Abstract
Cosmetics have been used to attract potential mates, to improve self esteem and to create a desirable image throughout recorded history. In this historical review of cosmetics, we summarize the lengths people will go to in order to achieve what they consider to be beauty at the potential expense of their health and well being.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 70-71 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Kosmetische Medizin |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 29 May 2007 |
Keywords
- Adverse effects
- Cosmetics
- History
- Skin