Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (729 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1285060792 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He possesses a Master of Science degree in Toxicology from St. Chief Scientific Officer--Emeritus for Pharma Cosmetix Research and a former Vice President of Research & Development for Revlon-Almay Inc., Mr. DiNardo has published several articles and abstracts in the areas of Photobiology, Reproductive Toxicology, General Toxicology, Contact Dermatitis, Regulatory Affairs, Comedogenicity, Alpha Hydroxy Acid Safety & Efficacy, and General Anti-oxidant Research. M
E. Kalfsbeek said Great resource for estheticians. I am a new esti and I find this book helpful. I also like how the beginning of the book goes over the skin and how it works. I've seen some other desk references and this one is more comprehensive AND cheaper.. "Keeping Current" according to Wendy Fitos. I continue to purchase each new edition as it is helpful to me to know the latest ingredients being studied in the beauty industry. The layout of the book is well done as it is concise and easy to read.. A must to have on hand. I chose the book after reading some of the reviews and deciding that I really did need this to complete my library of Skin Care information. I find that I am constantly reading it or looking up ingredients for my hand made products. It is a small book, but loaded with good info for
"Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary is a must have reference book.""It is necessary to understand cosmetic ingredients and why these are included in many cosmetic and skin care products."
Part 1 includes a basic explanation of skin anatomy and physiology, including skin types, conditions and problems. Definitions of common terms used in skin care formulation are also provided. Part 2 contains an alphabetical listing of more than 2,300 cosmetic ingredients with accompanying definitions that help identify the function and purpose of each ingredient with Part 3 offering a reference of Botanical Latin names for commonly used ingredients. This is an invaluable resource that will assist in making well-informed decisions regarding skin care ingredients and cosmetic products.. This knowledge is critical for understanding product performance. For ease of use, this book is split into three parts. Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, 4th Edition is more than just a dictionary of cosmetic ingredients; it is a guide to understanding skin types and skin physiology, product formulation and how cosmetic products interact with the skin