Usefulness of Cosmetics

January 1997 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”

hair loss skin roughness UV radiation liver spots freckles aromacology makeup psychology psychoneuroimmunology

TLDR Cosmetics improve skin and hair health, protect from UV damage, and boost mood and confidence.

The chapter from 1997 discussed research on the usefulness of cosmetics, focusing on three main areas: physiological, physicochemical, and psychological usefulness. Physiological research aimed to alleviate skin roughness and prevent hair loss, drawing from various life sciences. Physicochemical studies included protecting skin from UV radiation, covering liver spots and freckles, and enhancing hair attractiveness. Psychological research explored the effects of cosmetics on mood, confidence, and work efficiency, incorporating findings from aromacology, makeup psychology, and psychoneuroimmunology.

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