Episode 1365
Ingredients of cosmetics
Thu, 2021-Jan-28 00:54 UTC
Length - 1:48
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Welcome to random Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of a random Wikipedia page every day.
The random article for Thursday, 28 January 2021 is Ingredients of cosmetics.
Cosmetics ingredients come from a variety of sources but, unlike the ingredients of food, are often not considered by most consumers. Cosmetics often use vibrant colors that are derived from a wide variety of sources, ranging from crushed insects to rust. Cosmetics in a variety of forms date back to early civilizations, with the need to improve ones personal appearance being an important factor in attracting a mate. Over the years the ingredients have changed dramatically as we discovered how to manufacture our own scents and cosmetic formulas. The realization of the dangers of many common ingredients also greatly affected the growing industry. Ancient Egyptian aristocracy made use of minerals to provide colour and definition to their facial features. During the era of the Greek Empire it was common to use face paints, while the Romans indulged in baths containing oil-based perfume.
This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:54 UTC on Thursday, 28 January 2021.
For the full current version of the article, see Ingredients of cosmetics on Wikipedia.
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