Ranging from studies on the structure and function of the skin to research on a wide array of cosmetic compounds, this Second Edition updates readers on the latest regulatory guidelines, new cosmetic ingredients, state-of-the-art safety assessment technologies, and anticipated trends in the market-keeping pace with rapid advancements in chemistry, physics, biology, cosmetology, and toxicology to stand alone as the foremost guide to the subject.
This review is from: Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology, Second Edition (Hardcover)
Every professional who works (or wishes to work) on R&D should carry this book wherever he goes! It contains just everything we need to know about cosmetic science and technology. And particularly it has a specific part of it dedicated to product testing and regulatory matters. Save yourself from a hundred of heavy and useless books just because 2 or 10 pages of them are important. Buy this one: it is almost complete and 'carriable'.
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This reference provides a concise overview for both formulator and marketer of much of the chemistry of the natural world the materials that inspire and aid the discovery of new product concepts and markets. This volume looks at the entire portfolio of natural raw materials and explains in simple terms the chemistry, the folklore and traditional uses that nature has provided.
For the first time, information has been assembled on almost 300 fixed oils, 200 essential oils and 600 botanical
This review is from: Formulating Natural Cosmetics (Hardcover)
A good reference guide for all of the natural ingredients you may want to use in natural cosmetics. I was hoping for some recipes and chemical guidance on how different things worked together; neither of which were in the book unfortunately. I also think the book is great if you already know what you want to use in your preparations for a particular remedy, however it lacks a good reference for finding things with certain properties. For instance, if I suffer from redness in the face, I would like to be able to look up "facial redness" and find out what herbs or oils etc will combat that problem. The only way I would be able to have a reference like this is to put together a database of my own from all of the information provided in the book. Not sure I've got the time! Overall not terribly helpful, but well presented and fabulous information - just a little hard to find!
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This review is from: Formulating Natural Cosmetics (Hardcover)
Critical areas such as emulsifiers are missing, and what is there is not offered in a practical context. Save your money, there are much better sources.
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This review is from: Formulating Natural Cosmetics (Hardcover)
It is a great book. Well investigated and "complete". I was missing such a book and tending to find partners to write something similar. But this book is much better than I ever could do it. The only thing I am missing is some illustrating photos of the plants. But this is certainly a matter of costs. Tony you did great - OlafFormulating Natural Cosmetics
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Ranging from studies on the structure and function of the skin to research on a wide array of cosmetic compounds, this Second Edition updates readers on the latest regulatory guidelines, new cosmetic ingredients, state-of-the-art safety assessment technologies, and anticipated trends in the market-keeping pace with rapid advancements in chemistry, physics, biology, cosmetology, and toxicology to stand alone as the foremost guide to the subject.
