Cosmetics, known as make-up, are constituted mixtures
of chemical compounds derived from either natural sources, or
synthetically created ones. Cosmetics have various purposes. Those
designed for personal care and skin care can be used to cleanse or
protect the body or skin. Cosmetics designed to enhance or alter one's
appearance (makeup) can be used to conceal blemishes, enhance one's
natural features (such as the eyebrows and eyelashes), add color to a
person's face, or change the appearance of the face entirely to resemble
a different person, creature or object.
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