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Pol J Cosmetol 2012, 15(2): 85-91pl  Animal origin substances as important components of cosmetic products for skin careRobert Pietrzak, Joanna Gościańska, Joanna Krasoń Wydział Chemii, Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu Summary Growing interest in natural and organic cosmetic products has brought about development of a number of novel products containing substances of plant, animal or mineral origin obtained by physical, microbiological or enzymatic methods and their introduction on the market. Such cosmetic products usually have a softer, more effective and comprehensive influence on human skin. Natural ingredients are used in cosmetics for skin care as well as in beautifying products. The paper gives a survey of the most important and popular substances of animal origin that are still used in skin care cosmetic products, despite the recent global animal protection regulations. Key words: natural cosmetics, care, skin, substances of animal origin, moisturising |