Handbook of Cosmetic Science
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Handbook of Cosmetic Science

An Introduction to Principles and Applications

  1. 566 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Handbook of Cosmetic Science

An Introduction to Principles and Applications

About this book

Handbook of Cosmetic Science: An Introduction to Principles and Applications is a guidebook that aids in addressing several areas of concerns in cosmetic science. The book is comprised of 24 chapters that cover the wide spectrum of issues in cosmetics, from application of products up to the proper handling and packaging of cosmetic products. The text first discusses the importance of the body surfaces to which perfumes and cosmetics are applied such as the skin, hair, and teeth. Next the book deals with the chemistry of the raw materials that are processed in the cosmetics industry. The next chapters cover the formulation, production, and packaging of cosmetic products, along with product evaluation and measures to prevent damage to the goods. The text will be of great use to individuals involved in the research, development, production, and application of cosmetic products.

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Handbook of cosmetic Science: An Introduction to Principles and Applications
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. PREFACE
  6. CONTRIBUTORS
  7. CHAPTER 1. SKIN PHYSIOLOGY AS A BASIS FOR COSMETIC PRACTICE
  8. CHAPTER 2. STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF HAIR AND RELATED MATERIALS
  9. CHAPTER 3. PHYSIOLOGY OF THE TEETH
  10. CHAPTER 4. CHEMISTRY OF OILS, FATS AND WAXES
  11. CHAPTER 5. PERFUMERY AND ITS RAW MATERIALS
  12. CHAPTER 6. COSMETIC COLOURS
  13. CHAPTER 7. MISCELLANEOUS RAW MATERIALS
  14. CHAPTER 8. THE CHEMISTRY OF SURFACE ACTIVE AGENTS
  15. CHAPTER 9. THE PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF SURFACE ACTIVE AGENTS
  16. CHAPTER 10. COSMETIC EMULSIONS
  17. CHAPTER 11. MICROBIOLOGY
  18. CHAPTER 12. GENERAL TECHNOLOGY
  19. CHAPTER 13. COSMETIC CREAMS AND LOTIONS
  20. CHAPTER 14. LIPSTICK, ROUGE, EYE MAKE-UP, MANICURE PREPARATIONS
  21. CHAPTER 15. SKIN TONICS AND ANTIPERSPIRANT LOTIONS
  22. CHAPTER 16. FACE POWDERS, TALCS, ROUGES
  23. CHAPTER 17. HAIR PRODUCTS: SHAMPOOS, HAIR DRESSINGS, HAIR COLORANTS, PERMANENT WAVING
  24. CHAPTER 18. SHAVING SOAPS AND CREAMS
  25. CHAPTER 19. THE FORMULATION OF ORAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS
  26. CHAPTER 20. PERFUME FORMULATION AND PRODUCT PERFUMING
  27. CHAPTER 21. THE USE OF ANTISEPTICS AND GERMICIDES IN TOILET PREPARATIONS
  28. CHAPTER 22. THE TESTING AND EVALUATION OF COSMETICS
  29. CHAPTER 23. GENERAL PACKAGING AND PACKAGE TESTING
  30. CHAPTER 24. PRESSURIZED PACKS (AEROSOLS)
  31. INDEX