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{{Short description|Consumer products used in personal hygiene and for beautification}}
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'''Personal care products''' are [[consumer products]] which are applied on various external parts of the body such as [[Human skin|skin]], [[hair]], [[Nail (anatomy)|nails]], [[lips]], external genital and anal areas, as well as [[Human tooth|teeth]] and mucous membrane of the [[Human mouth|oral cavity]], in order to make them clean, protect them from harmful germs and keep them in good condition. They promote [[personal hygiene]] and overall health, well-being and appearance of those body parts. '''Toiletries''' form a narrower category of personal care products which are used for basic hygiene and cleanliness as a part of a daily routine. [[Cosmetic product]]s, in contrast, are used for [[personal grooming]] and beautification (aesthetically enhance a person's appearance). [[Pharmaceutical product]]s are not considered personal care products.
'''Personal care''' or '''toiletries''' are [[consumer products]] used in [[personal hygiene]], [[personal grooming]] or for beautification.
 
Most of the personal care products are rinsed off immediately after use, such as shampoos, soaps, toothpastes, shower gels, etc. A few personal care products, however, are left on the applied surface such as moisturizing cream, sunscreen, etc.
 
The global market size of the personal care products industry is several hundred billion US Dollars (as of early 2020s). [[Procter & Gamble]], [[L'Oreal]], [[Johnson & Johnson]], [[Unilever]], [[Colgate-Palmolive]], [[Gillette]], [[Avon Products|Avon]], [[Natura & Co]], [[Kimberly-Clark]] and [[Shiseido]] are some of the world-leading companies in personal care products industry.
 
==Description==
[[File:Katalog vintern 1905-1906. AB Nordiska Kompaniet. Hår-, Toalett- & Tandvatten, Pomada & Brilliantine - Nordiska Museet - NMA.0040796.jpg|thumb|Swedish advertisement for toiletries ({{circa|1905/06}})]]
Personal care products can be categorized according to their function and area of application. These are cleansing products, hair care products, oral care products, sunscreensun care products, skin hydrating products, feminine care products, hair removal products, nail care products, eye care products and anal hygiene products.
===Cleansing products===
Cleansing products include [[hand soap]]s or bar soaps, [[body washingshower gel]]s, (shower gel or [[body wash)]]es, [[facial cleanser]]s, body oils, body lotions, [[cleansing pads]], moist [[towelette]]s. They remove dirt, excess oil and other impurities from the surface of the body and improve a person's overall cleanliness. [[Facial tissues]] are used to wipe the nasal discharge. [[Cotton pad]]s are used to remove makeup. [[Cotton swab]]s are used to clean outer ear. [[Bath towel]]s are used to dry up wet areas on the body, [[face towel]]s are used to dry up wet face. [[Exfoliating scrub]]s (loofahs and such) are used for deeper cleansing.
 
===Hair care products===
These include [[shampoo]]s, [[hair conditioner]]s, [[hair oil]]s and [[hair treatment]]s, and they are used to cleanse, condition and treat hair so that hair is clean and healthy. [[Scalp massager]]s promote blood flow in the scalp and [[scalp serum]]s hydrate and nourish the scalp.
 
===Hair removal products===
Among hair removal products, there are [[shaving creamscream]]s, [[shaving gelsgel]]s, [[shaving foamsfoam]]s, razors[[razor]]s, [[hair clipper]]s, [[tweezer]]s, [[epilator]]s, waxing kits, and hair removal creams (e.g. [[depilatory cream]]s). These are used to remove unwanted hair from various parts of the body.
 
===Oral care products===
These are [[toothpaste]], [[toothbrush]], [[mouthwash]], [[dental floss]], [[water floss]], [[interdental brush]], [[gum massager]], [[gum gel]], etc. They are used to maintain [[oral hygiene]], prevent [[tooth decay]] and [[gum disease]], and have healthy teeth and gums. [[Tongue scraper]]s are used to remove food debris, dead cells and bacteria from the tongue surface. Denture care products are used to clean artificial dentures.
 
===Skin care products===
erThese include [[powder]]s, [[baby powder]]s, [[body lotion]]s, [[hand cream]]s, [[pomade]]s and [[facial moisturizer]]s. They are used to hydrate, moisturize, and nourish the skin and keep the skin soft, smooth, and protected. [[Lip balm]]s keep the lips hydrated.
These include [[powder]]s, [[baby powd
 
er]]s, [[body lotion]]s, [[hand cream]]s, [[pomade]]s and [[facial moisturizer]]s. They are used to hydrate, moisturize, and nourish the skin and keep the skin soft, smooth, and protected. [[Lip balm]]s keep the lips hydrated.
===Sun protectioncare products===
Sun protectioncare products include lotions, creams, sprays, gels, oils and sticks that act as a [[sunscreen]] or a [[sunblock]]. They protect the skin from harmful [[ultraviolet radiation]], and as such prevent [[sunburn]], [[premature aging]], and [[skin cancer]]. [[Prickly heat powder]]s prevent or soothe itchy, bumpy and red heat rashes on the skin due to excess heat. [[Sunglass]]es and wide-brimmed [[sun hat]]s are used to protect the eyes from the sun.
 
===Feminine care products===
These include sanitary pads, [[Tampon|tampons]], menstrual cups, and panty liners. There are used for menstrual hygiene and provide comfort, absorption, and protection during menstruation.
 
===Nail care products===
Nail care products include nail cutters, nail files and cuticle creams. They are used to maintain and enhance the appearance of nails and promote healthy nail growth.
 
===Eye care products===
These include [[artificial tears]] or lubricating eye drops to moisturize and soothe the eyes and provide relief from dryness, irritation, and discomfort due to dry eye syndrome or environmental factors; [[contact lens solution]]s for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing contact lenses and help remove debris, bacteria, and protein buildup from the lenses, [[eye drops]] (typically containing anti-histamines and mast cell stabilizers) for allergies to provide relief from itching, redness, and watering caused by allergic reactions; [[eye creams]], which are special moisturizers for the sensitive skin around the eyes, contain ingredients such as [[hyaluronic acid]], peptides, and antioxidants to hydrate, firm, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles; [[eye serum]]s for puffiness, dark circles, and signs of aging, typically containing ingredients like caffeine, retinol, or vitamin C; [[eyelid cleanser]]s to clean and soothe the eyelids and eyelashes by removing debris, excess oil, and bacteria and in this way help alleviate eyelid inflammation, blepharitis, or dry eye syndrome; [[eye mask]]s, which are gel or sheet masks placed over closed eyes to provide cooling, soothing, and hydrating effects, and to help reduce puffiness, relieve tired eyes, and improve the appearance of dark circles.
 
===Anal hygiene products===
These[[Anal arehygiene]] products include [[toilet paper]]s, [[bidet]]s, and [[hand bidet shower]]s,. andFor babies, [[wet wipes]] forare babiesused. TheyThese are used to keep the anal area clean from fecal remains and harmful bacteria after defecation.
 
==Forms and additives==
Personal care products can come in different physical forms such as liquid solutions, solid bars and sticks, semi-solid or [[emulsion]]-based mixtures, [[powder]]s, [[aerosol]]s, [[oil]]s, [[gel]]s, scrubs and sheets. They may contain [[colorant]]s, [[fragrance]]s, [[emollient]]s, [[surfactant]]s, [[humectant]]s, [[thickener]]s, [[Stabilizer (chemistry)|stabilizer]]s, [[preservative]]s, [[Acidity regulator|pH adjuster]]s and [[pH buffer]]s, [[silicone]]s, [[chelating agent]]s, [[film-forming agent]]s, natural [[extract]]s, [[antioxidant]]s, [[disinfectant]]s and [[antimicrobial]]s along with the actual product.
 
In addition, there are personal care tools such as [[toothbrush]]es, [[hairbrush]]es and [[comb]]s, manual [[razor]]s and [[electric shaver]]s, [[tweezer]]s, [[nail clippers]] and [[nail file|files]], sponges, pads, scrubs, etc. which help apply the aforementioned products or have their own functions.
 
==Hotel application==
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* [[Dyson (company)|Dyson]]
* [[Edgewell Personal Care]]
* [[PurellEssity]]
* [[Henkel]]
* [[ITC Limited]]
* [[Johnson & Johnson]]
* [[Kaya Limited|Kaya Skin Clinic]]
* [[Kimberly-Clark]]
* [[L'Oreal]]
* [[Procter & Gamble]]
* [[Purell]]
* [[Kaya Limited|Kaya Skin Clinic]]
* [[PZ Cussons]]}}
* [[Reckitt Benckiser]]
* [[Remington Products]]
* [[Revlon]]
* [[EssityShiseido]]
* [[Unilever]]}}
* [[Purell]]
* [[PZ Cussons]]}}
 
Other corporations, such as pharmacies (e.g. [[CVS/pharmacy]], [[Walgreens]]) primarily [[retail]] in personal care rather than manufacture personal care products themselves.