16-20 Cosmetic Facts
16. South Korean men use 21% of the world’s men’s cosmetics and makeup. – Source
17. Red dye No. 3 can be used in colored food and ingested drugs in the USA without any restriction but is banned for use in cosmetics and external drugs. – Source
18. The oldest mine is over 40,000 years old. It was used to mine for a mineral used in cosmetics. – Source
19. The EU Cosmetics Directive was revised to ban 1,328 chemicals from cosmetics; the U.S. FDA has banned or restricted only 11. – Source
20. Kohl, the eyeliner of ancient Egyptians, protected their eyes from sun glare and even helped prevent eye infections. – Source
21-25 Cosmetic Facts
21. Snail Slime is used in cosmetics by the number of Companies. – Source
22. Deodorants are considered “cosmetics” by the FDA. But, antiperspirants are classified as “drugs” by the FDA. – Source
23. Cosmetic usage has been found to be significantly negatively correlated with self-esteem, emotional stability, social confidence, and physical attractiveness. – Source
24. In the 6th century, women would often bleed themselves to achieve a pale complexion. – Source
25. There is an organization (EWG) that provides analysis of ingredients in cosmetics, listing brands/products that are carcinogenic/harmful and provides a list of alternatives. – Source
26-29 Cosmetic Facts
26. MAC Cosmetics has released a Simpsons line; it’s expensive and sold out everywhere. – Source
27. Some people use sheep placenta as a hair product. – Source
28. Propylene Glycol, an antifreeze, is present in cosmetics. It is linked to allergy, skin irritation and kidney/liver damage. It also paves the way for other chemicals to get into your bloodstream. – Source
29. There are cosmetics that are directed towards a male audience. – Source
