New Aspects of Cosmetics and Cosmetic Science

It is believed that makeup was invented not only for beauty but also to show power or divinity. Makeup and cosmetics have changed over time with change in materials, social structures, and living environments. Development of cosmetics has also advanced rapidly with the accelerated progress of measurement and analytical technology. In this chapter, we will look back at the original purposes of makeup and cosmetics, and study the functions of the human skin to view the future of the cosmetic science field comprehensively.