With well over 30,000 makeup and skin-care products available, which are for the most part unregulated by the FDA, how do you know whether the products you are applying directly on your skin are safe? Were you aware that there are potentially harmful ingredients that are widespread throughout the cosmetic and beauty industry? Over the last 30 years of working in the world of beauty, Peter Lamas has answered countless questions about ingredients in cosmetics and the definitions of health and beauty phrases. Much of his advice involves countering the innumerable false claims and misleading hype that is propagated at every level in the health and beauty markets and that are critical to one's health and well-being. This basic glossary helps unravel the many health and beauty terms that are often tossed around without definitions. Specifically, it will help readers gain a basic comprehension of the ingredients in the beauty products they are buying. Where it is appropriate, warnings are stated to safeguard one's health. Buyers are wise to always compare the safety of the ingredients in the products and to shop around.
The Beauty & Wellness Dictionary is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, A to Z reference of beauty and wellness-related terms. This edition features hundreds of updated definitions, providing their meaning as well as application in areas such as anatomy, cosmetic chemistry, electricity, dermatology, esthetics, hair, nutrition, and all the fields that collectively make up the beauty and wellness industry.
Medical Terminology: A Handbook for the Skin Care Specialist explores medical terminology in the spa and medical office setting, starting with basic language and moving into the more advanced. The reader will benefit from the in-depth look into the roots of words, the Latin and Greek languages they come from, and learn roots making deciphering the terms easier. End of chapter exercises provided as an independent study tool that will allow the reader to review terms on their own. As the terms are more clearly understood the reader will be able to work them into their own everyday language. Most importantly, the terms included are the most up-to-date and relevant to the aesthetics industry and will leave the reader with the most cutting edge information necessary to succeed. The text is fun and easy to use and will provide all of the tools necessary to fully educate the aesthetics professional in the ever-important area of terminology.
Want to achieve dewy, healthy skin? This book is packed with insider information on the 1,000 most commonly used ingredients in the beauty industry. You'll learn about the origins, uses, and benefits of natural and chemical ingredients, as well as the good practices and lifestyle habits for healthy skin. Plus, we've included DIY beauty recipes so you can create your own signature skincare products, including cleansers, toners, masks, and scrubs, ... Whether you're making products for your own use or trying to figure out which brands are good for you, This book has all the knowledge you need to give your skin exactly what it needs to glow.
Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, third edition, is a multi-purpose resource for cosmetic professionals and consumers alike. Part one puts cosmetics in the context of skin care. It provides an overview of skin physiology. In order to understand how and why a product works it is essential to understand how the skin works. It gives an overview of the complexity of cosmetic chemistry particularly with respect to product penetration, and highlights the current challenges facing cosmetic formulators. In addition, it offers comprehensive discussion of the various skin types and conditions in order to help professionals in their product selection. Lastly, it defines common cosmetic industry terminology used by cosmetic manufacturers, professional estheticians, marketers and the media. The second part is dedicated to helping cosmetic users identify the function and purpose of specific ingredients. It is an alphabetical dictionary that lists and describes not only active principles but all other categories of ingredients that comprise a skin care cosmetic. As scientific knowledge of skin physiology and cosmetic chemistry advances, so do cosmetic products. This volume puts everything in context in an easy to read, easy to understand, user-friendly format.
This dictionary contains terms covering the following fields and subfields: Science/Technology: Production Operation - Aerosol Processes, Conservation Methods, Control Processes, Dissolution Techniques, Distillation Processes, Division Methods, Extraction Processes, Filtration Processes, Freezing/Pasteurization, Purification Methods, Sieving Methods, Sterilization Processes, Dispersions, Emulsions, Powders, Solutions, Suspensions, Viscosity; Basic Materials and Active Substances - Prime Material (for Synthesis. Reagents), Chemicals for Formulation, Active Ingredients in Cosmetics, Auxiliary Products (Additives), Homoeopathic Principles; Final Products: Cosmetics - General Terms (Characteristics/Quality of Cosmetical Forms), Application of Cosmetics, Aerosols, Antiperspirants, Deodorants, Colour Chemistry in Cosmetics (Dyestuff), Hair-styling (Hair-style Types, Hairdresser's Tools, Cosmetical Appliances), Hair Grooming Products (Shaving Aids, Lotions), Skin Care Products (Creams, Powders, Make-up Preparations, UV-filters), Toothpastes, Mouthwashes; Vitamins - Vitamins/Enzymes (Biochemistry), Fat-soluble Vitamins, Water-soluble Vitamins, Vitamins in Cosmetics, Vitamin-Deficiency Diseases; Fragrances, Perfumes - Fragrance Prime Material, Perfume Technics, Odour Notes, Perfume Psychology; Surfactants, Detergents - Theory of Surface-Active Substances, Types of Surface-Active Agents; The Human Body - External Anatomy (Body Parts, Bones, Muscles), The Human Skin (Structure), Dermatology (Skin diseases); Equipment - Laboratory and Production Equipment, Accessories; Devices, Packaging, Packaging Material The science of cosmetics, the science of beauty care, beauty culture, is the most ancient art of human history. The ancient Egyptians, 4000 A.D., already had perfumeries for elaboration of natural fragrant essences from plants or animal products, and they had shops where they sold cosmetical preparations. The archaeologists found in the tomb of Tutankhamen - king of Egypt 1361-1352 B.C.) pots with creams for the skin, rouge and dyes for the lips. Favorite colours were dark blue for the lips and green for the eye-region. Looking well, appearing healthy and young, has been the desire of mankind since Greek times. The Greek "Kosmetikoacute;s" means skilled in the art of decorating, serving to enhance the beauty of the body, or to improve the personal appearance. Cosmetology is the science of body care, the science of beauty, of hygiene, of physical as well as psychological health. Cosmetology thus is the enhancing expression of positive vanity: a caring vanity, caring for our health, our appearance, and our mood.
Everything Every Beauty Geek Needs to Know About Skin Care When it comes to finding the perfect formula for dewy and healthy skin, knowledge is power. That’s why skin care guru Deborah Burnes shares everything you need to know about essential ingredients in this book—so that you can give your skin exactly what it needs to glow. Whether you’re making products for your own use or trying to figure out which brands work best for you, The Beauty Geek’s Guide to Skin Care has all the latest insider info on 1,000 of the beauty industry’s most commonly used ingredients. Plus, you’ll learn the best practices and lifestyle habits to make healthy skin an everyday reality. The Beauty Geek’s Guide to Skin Care features: 1,000 Ingredient Profiles—Learn the origin, uses, and benefits of the most popular natural and chemical ingredients. Skin Care 101—Get the lowdown on basic beauty practices and lifestyle hacks for best skin. DIY Beauty Recipes—Make your own cleansers, toners, masks, scrubs, and more with these easy-to-follow recipes for your very own signature products. Knowledge is powerful and beautiful—especially when it comes to your skin. Get in the know with The Beauty Geek’s Guide to Skin Care.
