What are the categories of cosmetics?

In real life, there are many types of cosmetics, and many people don’t know how to classify them. Experts said that if classified by production process, there are seven categories, such as emulsions, powders, beauty products, etc.; in addition, they can also be classified by age, dosage form, site of use, purpose of use, etc.

1. According to the production process and product characteristics, it can be divided into seven categories

1. Emulsions refer to various creams and honeys.

2. Powders: various scented powders and talcum powder.

3. Beauty products include lipstick, eye shadow, mascara, nail polish, etc.

4. Perfumes: perfume, cologne, and floral water.

5. Shampoo refers to shampoo, bath gel, and conditioner.

6. Hairdressing products refer to hair dyeing, perming and hair styling products.

7. Cosmetics that contain added drugs for therapeutic effects.

2. Age classification

1. Baby cosmetics: Babies have delicate skin and weak resistance. Low-irritation raw materials should be used during preparation, and low-irritation high-quality flavors should also be selected.

2. Use of cosmetics by teenagers: The skin of teenagers is in the development stage, the skin condition is unstable, and they are very prone to acne. Raw materials that regulate sebum secretion can be used to formulate weak oily cosmetics.

3. Men's cosmetics are mostly caused by oily skin, so raw materials suitable for oily skin should be selected. Shaving cream and aftershave lotion are cosmetics specifically for men.

3. Classification by dosage form

1. Liquid cosmetics: bath gel, shampoo, lotion, perfume, etc.

2. Emulsions, honey and milk.

3. Creams and creams: facial cream, foundation cream, shampoo.

4. Powders: scented powder, talcum powder.

5. Block powder and makeup box.

6. Stick lipstick and hair wax.

4. Classification by Part of Use

1. Skin cosmetics refer to cosmetics for face and skin. This type of cosmetics includes various facial creams and bath agents.

2. Hair cosmetics refer to cosmetics specifically used for hair. Such cosmetics include shampoo, mousse, spray hairspray, etc.

3. Beauty cosmetics mainly refer to facial beauty products, but also include beauty products for nails and hair.

4. Special function cosmetics refer to cosmetics that have added drugs with special effects.

5. Classification by purpose of use

1. Cleansing cosmetics are cosmetics used to clean skin and hair. Such cosmetics include cleansing cream, facial cleanser, bath agent, shampoo and conditioner, shaving cream, etc.

2. Before applying basic cosmetics, do basic treatment on facial hair. This type of cosmetics includes various facial creams, honey, lotions, facial masks, hair lotions, hair sprays and other hair setting agents.

3. Beauty cosmetics are products used to beautify the face and hair. This type of cosmetics refers to rouge, lipstick, eye shadow, hair dyeing, hair treatment, fixing and other products.

4. Therapeutic cosmetics are daily chemical products between medicines and cosmetics. This type of cosmetics includes cooling agents, deodorants, hair growth agents, hair removers, hair dyes, insect repellents, etc.