Natural fats and oils in cosmetics

摘要

Fats and oils have been used since ancient times for a variety of purposes, including food preservation, cooking, beauty, healing, and in spiritual practices. They have also been used in folk medicines, such as Ayurveda, and in traditional Chinese andWestern medicine. Traditionally, many cosmetic recipes are oil based. This article highlights the use of various oils, fats, and waxes in modern cosmetics. The three main sources of oils are animals, botanicals, and petroleum. Oils developed through biotechnology are also entering the field.