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Cold cream is a soothing and cleansing cosmetic that has been in use since at least 1693. Cosmetics, in general, are preparations applied to the human body to beautify, preserve, or alter appearance, or to cleanse, color, condition, or protect the skin, hair, nails, lips, eyes, or teeth.12

Cold cream is a type of skin-care preparation. Its primary ingredient is oil, which acts as a solvent and is combined with water in an emulsion. Originally made with natural fats like lard or almond oil, modern cold creams typically use mineral oil. These creams are often heavier and formulated to soften the skin, minimizing water loss overnight.2

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