Week 3

JSS 1

Home Economics

Topic: cosmetics and deodorants

Cosmetics:- Cosmetics are make- ups or substances applied on the body mainly on the skin, in order to improve natural features. They include powders, body creams and oils assorted face make-ups nails vanishes, lips sticks etc.

Deodorants:- Deodorants are substances applied to the skin to take odour out of perspiration

Importance of cosmetics and deodorants

  1. They are used to improve natural features of an individual
  2. They can be used to hide a person’s poor or undesirable features.
  3. They can be used to emphasize a person’s best skin, facial and hair features.
  4. Some make-ups can be used as treatment for such skin problems as pimples.
  5. Some make-ups can help protect the skin
  6. When properly used they can make one look more attractive

 

Types of cosmetics

There are two sources of cosmetics and they include

  1. Natural/ indigenous or local cosmetics
  2. Synthetic / commercial cosmetics

 

Assignment

Mention and explain the uses of any 5;(five) indigenous cosmetics.

Submit at the school gate.

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