Since ancient times, people have used raw materials like flowers and oils to cover up odors and make themselves smell better. These days most perfumes are mass produced. Learn how a scent transforms from a raw material into a perfume you...

This video explores the process of sweating and why it occurs. It explains how the body's temperature regulation system works, how sweat is produced, and why it can sometimes have an unpleasant odor. Additionally, it emphasizes the...

The video is a retrospective discussion by the founders of Birchbox, a popular online subscription service for beauty products. The founders, two Business School students Haley and Katia, explain their initial inspiration for Birchbox,...

When did makeup ads become less about beauty and more about science? And is that science even legitimate? Or is it just another ploy by the $445 billion cosmetics industry to get you to buy more products? This week Danielle digs into the...

For centuries, amaranth has been consumed for nutritional and medicinal purposes and used externally to treat a variety of rashes and wounds. Learn about the many uses for amaranth.<b<br/>r/>

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Learn what lotions are and how they are used for moisturizing and protecting the skin. There are many different types of lotions, such as medicinal ones for skin ailments and sunblock lotions. Explore the process of making lotions,...

Since ancient times, humans have used makeup to alter their appearance. Sometimes this is for beautification purposes, other times for theatrics. Explore the history of makeup and ways the products are commonly used.

From its role as a key element to its applications in technology and everyday products, silicon proves to be a versatile and essential component. Discover how silicon is used in semiconductors, solar panels, glass, pottery, personal care...

So far in this CTE Skills Anatomy and Physiology series we've covered the main parts and the main functions of the integumentary system. In part 3 we will be going over the diseases of the skin.
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From cleaning supplies to pharmaceuticals, surfactants are the compounds that make your soap bubbly, your paint spread smoothly and your medication dissolve more easily. Surfactants can be found everywhere because of their unique...

This video provides a simple and concise explanation of how mirrors work. It covers the history of mirrors, from primitive stones to modern glass coated with a thin layer of metal. The video explains the concept of reflection and how...

This video provides an overview of the element antimony, highlighting its properties as a metalloid and its various uses in medicine, cosmetics, electronics, and other industries. It also touches on the historical significance of...

The company has been hand-making soap, bath bombs and body products for almost a quarter of a century but it is only now that ethical brands have become so much a part of the mainstream. The FT's Daniel Thomas profiles the cosmetics...