The main functions of cosmetics
Cleaning function: Cosmetics can remove dirt from the skin, hair, tooth surfaces, as well as dirt produced during human secretion and metabolism processes. For example, facial cleanser, shampoo, toothpaste, cleaning cream, cleaning cream, cleaning facial mask, cleaning lotion, foam bath solution, etc. all have cleaning effects.
Skincare benefits: Cosmetics can protect the skin and hair, making them moisturized, soft, smooth, elastic, and resistant to damage from cold winds, scorching sun, ultraviolet radiation, etc., preventing skin damage and hair breakage. Common skin care cosmetics include cream, cold cream, moisturizing cream, anti crack ointment, milk, sunscreen, skin lotion, hair oil, hair cream, hair conditioner, etc.
Skin nourishing effect: The nutritional ingredients in cosmetics can supplement the nutrients needed by the skin and hair, increase tissue cell vitality, maintain skin moisture balance, reduce the formation of small wrinkles on the skin, thereby delaying skin aging and promoting hair physiological function. Nutritional face cream, nutritional facial mask, ginseng cream, vitamin cream, pearl cream, hair tonic, medicinal hair cream, medicinal wax and other products have skin nourishing effects.
Beauty effect: By using cosmetics, people can beautify their skin and hair, increase their personal charm or emit fragrance, achieving the purpose of beauty modification. Foundation cream, powder, perfume, rouge, lipstick, eye shadow, eyebrow pencil, eye black, nail polish, hair gel, mousse, hair dye, perm, perfume, etc. are common cosmetics.
Special functional effects: Some cosmetics have special functions to prevent or treat physiological and pathological phenomena that affect the appearance or function of the skin, hair, mouth, teeth, and other parts, such as hair growth, hair removal, breast beauty, bodybuilding, deodorization, freckle removal, sun protection, etc. Freckle cream, acne cream, antiperspirants, deodorizers, hair growth water, prickly heat water, medicated toothpaste, etc. are all special cosmetics.
In addition, cosmetics also have some specific sub functions, such as moisturizing, whitening, anti-aging, wrinkle removal, etc. Moisturizing cosmetics can absorb and lock in moisture, reducing skin moisture loss; Whitening cosmetics usually contain ingredients that inhibit melanin synthesis, which can block or reduce the production of melanin; The active ingredients in anti-aging cosmetics can promote collagen production, enhance skin elasticity and firmness; Peptide substances in wrinkle reducing cosmetics can stimulate the skin to produce collagen, filling small wrinkles.