JSS1 Second Term Home Economics Lesson Note – Production of Cleaning Agents; Deodorants and Cosmetics II

The content is just an excerpt from the complete note for JSS1 Second Term Home Economics Lesson Note – Production of Cleaning Agents; Deodorants and Cosmetics II. Check below to download the complete DOCUMENT

WEEK 8

SUBJECT: HOME ECONOMICS

TOPIC: PRODUCTION OF CLEANING AGENTS, DEODORANTS AND COSMETICS:

CONTENT:

(e) Types of cosmetics;

(f) Materials and tools for making cosmetics e.g. pomade, cream and deodorants.

Sub Topic 1: Meaning of Cosmetics

Cosmetics are substances which we apply on our faces, hair or bodies to look more attractive e.g. body creams and oils, nails vanishes etc. we can also call them make-ups.

Deodorants are substances that are put on the skin to prevent the body from having an unpleasant smell. Examples are roll-on, spay, sticks, perfume etc.

Anti-perspiration:

These are special products or astringents that reduce the amount of perspiration a person secretes for several hours. Products that contain antiperspirant and deodorant combined together are called anti-perspirant deodorants.

Other examples of make-up are shampoo, hair conditioner, perfume, powder, soap, cream, lotion, nail vanishes, lips sticks, body cream body oils etc.

Types of cosmetics

Indigenous (local) cosmetics

These are naturally occurring local cosmetics. Some of them were used in the past to improve appearance. Some are still in use today. They include:

To gain full access to the note: DOWNLOAD FILE