It is not quite as old as dirt but most certainly some of it comes from dirt. What is it? It is cosmetics and it is a multi-billion dollar a year industry that has people craving more and more colors, varieties and products to enhance their already natural beauty. But have you ever wondered what cosmetics really are or what they are made of? Perhaps you have always wondered what shade fit you best but were afraid to ask.

Well… this article is for you. In this article we will cover some of the basics of cosmetics such as the history, which is as rich and diverse as the colors, as well as some of the more popular questions where cosmetics are concerned. Before you know it you will be a make-up and skin care aficionado and will be itching to get to the store to try out new colors, textures and styles of cosmetics.

The basics of cosmetics are the skin care protection lines such as bath products. There are bath salts, bath gels and soaps. Then there are skin protections such as body lotions.

Next up are the hair care products such as gels and hair coloring. The most familiar use of the term ‘cosmetics’ comes to us in the form of make-up for which there are mascaras, lipsticks, foundations, blushes and many, many more types.

Now if you’re about to start some sort of treatment which promises to lighten up age spots and give you a clear blemish-free skin, make sure you know what the side-effects are likely to be. With the various chemical peels available you have to be aware that some of the ingredients could well cause damage to the sensitive skin on your face and neck,imitation watches, including severe irritations which can take a few weeks to clear. Always make sure you try these products out beforehand on a small area of skin somewhere on your body that isn’t going to hurt so much if it goes wrong.