The Chemical Maze Shopping Companion

The Chemical Maze Shopping Companion

Author: Bill Statham

Publisher: Summersdale Self Help

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 9781840244823

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'The Chemical Maze' provides consumers with easy-to-read information on the potential health effects of food additives as well as chemicals in personal care products. It describes such terms as tartrazinal, magnesium chloride and polydexhose.


Cosmetic Formulation

Cosmetic Formulation

Author: Heather A.E. Benson

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2019-04-05

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13: 1482235404

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Cosmetics are the most widely applied products to the skin and include creams, lotions, gels and sprays. Their formulation, design and manufacturing ranges from large cosmetic houses to small private companies. This book covers the current science in the formulations of cosmetics applied to the skin. It includes basic formulation, skin science, advanced formulation, and cosmetic product development, including both descriptive and mechanistic content with an emphasis on practical aspects. Key Features: Covers cosmetic products/formulation from theory to practice Includes case studies to illustrate real-life formulation development and problem solving Offers a practical, user-friendly approach, relying on the work of recognized experts in the field Provides insights into the future directions in cosmetic product development Presents basic formulation, skin science, advanced formulation and cosmetic product development


Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary

Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary

Author: Natalia Michalun

Publisher: Milady Publishing Company

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781435480209

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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.


What's Really in Your Basket

What's Really in Your Basket

Author: Bill Statham

Publisher: Summersdale

Published: 2007-07-02

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0857654306

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Do you REALLY know what is in the products that you are buying? This user-friendly guide tells you at a glance which additives are hazardous, which are best avoided and which are safe, making it easier to shop for your family, helping you to choose which products to put in your basket and which to leave on the shelf.


No More Dirty Looks

No More Dirty Looks

Author: Siobhan O'Connor

Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books

Published: 2010-07-13

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0738214183

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It started with a harmless quest for perfect wash-and-go hair. Every girl wants it, and Siobhan O'Connor and Alexandra Spunt finally found it in a fancy salon treatment. They were thrilled -- until they discovered that the magic ingredient was formaldehyde. Shocked, O'Connor and Spunt left no bottle unturned. If it went on their body (and thus, was absorbed into their skin and bloodstream), they researched it. As it turns out, many of those unpronounceable ingredients in your self-tanner and leave-in conditioner are not regulated and the "natural" on your face wash doesn't mean what you think it does. Now, with the help of top scientists, dermatologists, and makeup artists, the authors share their compelling findings and the easy way to detoxify your beauty regimen. No More Dirty Looks also reveals the safest, most effective products on the market and time-tested home recipes. Finally, you don't need to sacrifice health for beauty -- because coming clean is the best look yet.


The Beauty Geek's Guide to Skin Care

The Beauty Geek's Guide to Skin Care

Author: Deborah Burnes

Publisher: Rockridge Press

Published: 2019-06-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781641523592

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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.


Healthy Beauty

Healthy Beauty

Author: Samuel S. Epstein

Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.

Published: 2010-12-21

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1935251724

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Anti-aging products are the fastest growing sector of the cosmetics industry as women and men are becoming rapidly more obsessed with looking and feeling young. Splashy ads and commercials are everywhere we turn, promising to keep our appearances fresh and our partners satisfied. But do consumers really know what they're applying to their faces and bodies in their quests for youth and beauty? Do they know the health risks they're taking by simply applying lipstick, face moisturizer or deodorant? Toxic beauty products clutter the shelves at retail stores everywhere, and consumers don't know the avoidable risks they're taking by following a simple beauty regimen. Written by Dr. Samuel S. Epstein, a founder and chairperson of the Cancer Prevention Coalition, Healthy Beauty gives the lowdown on salon safety, health risks hiding in everyday products, how we put our children in danger and more. Healthy Beauty will also educate you and your family on easily implemented solutions through the use of a variety of positive alternatives. In Healthy Beauty, you will learn: • How beauty products can affect your children before they're born • The brutal carelessness producers use when creating products for women and children • The risks taken when you step into a salon • Toxins in men's products such as deodorant, cologne and aftershave • How to protect yourself and your family by reading labels and identifying potentially hazardous ingredients Through the help of Dr. Epstein and Healthy Beauty, you can protect yourself from the possible long-term effects of a simple beauty product.


Discovering Cosmetic Science

Discovering Cosmetic Science

Author: Stephen Barton

Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry

Published: 2020-09-23

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1788017137

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Welcome to this ‘novice’s guide’. At last a book that explains the real science behind the cosmetics we use. Taking a gentle approach and a guided journey through the different product types, we discover that they are not as superficial as often thought and learn that there is some amazing science behind them. We shall uncover some of the truths behind the myths and point out some interesting facts on our way. Did you know? Vitamin E is the world’s most used cosmetic active ingredient. At just 1mm thick, your amazing skin keeps out just about everything it’s exposed to – including your products! A ‘chemical soup’ of amino acids, urea, mineral salts and organic acids act as ‘water magnets’ in the skin keeping it naturally moisturised. Discovered centuries ago, iron oxides (yes, the same chemicals as rust) are still commonly used inorganic pigments in foundations. A lipstick is a fine balance of waxes, oils and colourants to keep the stick stable and leave an even gloss on your lips.