The Chemistry and Manufacture of Cosmetics, Volume
II—Formulating is an excellent resource and educational tool for
beginning to advanced formulating cosmetic scientists and can be used as a
textbook for any chemistry student interested in understanding or pursuing the
cosmetic field. In this volume:
- Hair gels
- Shampoos, conditioners and sprays
- Hair coloring products
- Ethnic skin and hair care
- Decorative cosmetics
- Sunscreen formulation
- Cosmetic emulsions
- Bath, shower and spa products
- Herbal and phyto cosmetics
- Skin lightening and bleaching
NEW in the 4th Edition: This new edition contains updated
information in every chapter, as well as 426 pages (five chapters) of new
information on topics including soaps, antiaging products, baby care, inorganic
sunscreen and organic/natural cosmetics.
Edited by well-known and respected author Mitchell L.
Schlossman, a contributor to the original edition of The Chemistry
and Manufacture of Cosmetics (published in 1975), Schlossman worked
closely with M.G. DeNavarre, its editor. He felt obliged to carry on
DeNavarre's work to update these volumes so that they may continue to be an
important guide to formulating cosmetic scientists.
Chapters include contributions from knowledgeable and accomplished experts
in their fields such as Robert Lochhead, Randy
Wickett and Jane Hollenberg.
Expert Review
"An excellent book that provides the basis of understanding behind cosmetic
formulating, especially from the chemistry and manufacturing side."
—Johann W. Wiechers, PhD
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