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Personal Hygiene/ Beauty Products

Uses and Effects of Personal Hygiene Beauty Products

Contents

Introduction page 3
Specialist Products (Shampoo and Body wash) page 4
Antiperspirants and Deodorants page 10
Hair Removal and Bleaching page 14
EEC Regulations page 18

Introduction
The term personal hygiene means to enhance one's physical appearance or appeal for others, by removing obvious imperfections in one's appearance.   Personal Hygiene is very important in many cultures across the globe.   In this project I will be discussing personal hygiene products within the beauty industry.   These products can be used at home or in a salon or spa.   Personal Hygiene includes the following.

Washing the body using bubble bath, shower gel etc
Washing the hair using shampoo
Cleaning of nails and hands with hand wash
Washing the face using facial washes and scrubs
Oral hygiene, taking care of the teeth and gums, and treating or preventing bad breath   including daily brushing (with toothpaste) and flossing the teeth, to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. This also helps to treat and prevent bad breath
cosmetic care of the body, such as shaving and other forms of depilation.

Shampoo
Shampoo is a common hair care product used for the removal of oils and sebum, dirt, skin particles, dandruff, environmental pollutants, build up of hair product and other contaminant particles that gradually build up in hair. The goal is to remove the unwanted build-up without stripping out so much as to make hair unmanageable.   There are dozens of different brands to choose from when choosing a shampoo, and even more types within those brands. The same goes for conditioners. Conditioners are meant to add shine, protect hair from drying out and allow for easier combing.

Popular Brands of Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V
Aussie
Elvive
Herbal Essences
TRESemme
Dove
Head and Shoulders
Garnier Fructis

Types of Shampoo
There are many shampoo types when considering specific hair types, these...