Introduction and General Legislation Skin, a highly permeable, porous membrane, is the body’s largest organ. Less than one-tenth of an inch thick, skin is extremely susceptible to toxic chemicals which are found in the vast majority of cosmetics and personal…
Tattooing is no new phenomenon. Tattoos date back to the fourth and fifth millennium B.C., and have persisted as a tradition in many cultures throughout the ages. Today, tattoos are still popular. The FDA estimates that 45 million people in…
Like Western culture today, hair in ancient Egypt was of particular importance, signifying status, wealth, and personal style. Thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians addressed the same issues of graying hair, thinning hair, baldness, keeping hair healthy. Although the…
Since ancient times, men and women have used cosmetics to beautify their physical appearance, enhance particular features and protect themselves from natural elements. Today, the beauty, fragrance and cosmetics industry annually generates $13 billion in sales and employs roughly 175,000…