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SCIENCE IN COSMETICS

At first glance, it might seem like science and cosmetics have very little in common. After all, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to contour foundation or be a pro at wing eyeliner. However, a deeper look reveals that there are tons of scientific actions going on behind the scenes during the creation and application of makeup, skincare products, and the like. There is even a branch called cosmetic science that studies the effects that beauty-focused products have on the body. Who knew that the process of getting made up could be just as much science as it is art? A SHORT HISTORY OF COSMETICS Long before there was MAC, Clinique, and Neutrogena, our distant ancestors were crafting cosmetics in an attempt to improve their skin and appearance. Although many people think of cosmetics and makeup as synonymous, many kinds of cosmetics don’t involve

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