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What is Chemistry? How it relates to Cosmetology?

What is Chemistry?

Chemistry: the branch of science that deals with the identification of the substances of which matter is composed; the investigation of their properties and the ways in which they interact, combine, and change; and the use of these processes to form new substances.

Chemistry is involved in every aspect of the cosmetology field including hair, hair dying, esthetics due to the chemical reactions formed when blending chemicals. All beauty products are made from combinations of chemicals and fall into the realm of chemistry. 

Basics of Chemistry

Cosmetology: Chemistry Theory for the State Exam

Barcharts on chemistry

Additional Websites

American Chemical Society - One of the world’s largest scientific organizations with more than 155,000 members in 130+ countries. Improve people’s lives through the transforming power of chemistry.

Chemistry library - Watch videos and learn about the basics of chemistry through Khan Academy.

Web Elements - The periodic table of the elements

Wolftam Chemistry Glossary - Glossary of Chemistry terms.

chemguide - Helping you to understand Chemistry

Chapter12: Basics of Chemistry 

Chemistry activity ideas 

Chemistry in Cosmetics