Table 5.

Cosmetic purchase and usage behavior among women in Abbottabad between December 2018 and March 2019 (n=392).

Questions	Frequency n (%)
What types of cosmetic products are preferred by you to purchase
Ayurveda	121 (30.9%)
Chemical	187 (47.7%)
Both	84 (21.4%)
None	0
What is the source of cosmetics you use
Drug retail outlets	51 (13%)
Super markets	85 (21.7%)
Local shops	243 (62%)
Online	13 (3.3%)
Others	0
What do you specifically look for in your cosmetic products
Packaging	29 (7.4%)
Company name	97 (24.7%)
Price	224 (57.1%)
Natural ingredients/formulas	42 (10.7%)
Do you share your cosmetics with others
Yes	272 (69.4%)
No	120 (30.6%)
Do you read the label for expiry before buying the product
Yes	289 (73.7%)
No	103 (26.3%)
Do you always remove your makeup completely before bed
Yes	290 (74%)
No	102 (26%)