Lipsticks and lip balm prevent moisture loss, and contain castor oil, sesame oil, mineral oils, lanolin (or cetyl alcohol), beeswax or carnauba (used in car polishes,dyes (or pigments) and perfumes. The oils, waxes, polymers and dyes of liptstick protect, soften and brighten the lips.

Nail Polish

       Nail polish has been used since 3000 B.C., when henna was used by the Egyptians for its red colour. Modern nail polish is made of lacquer, and consists of polymers (nylon, nitro-cellulose), solvents (acetone, amyl acetate) plasticisers, colourants, and perfumes. Plasticisers are used to make the polish film more flexible to prevent chipping.

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