Harry's Cosmeticology » (8TH)

Harry's Cosmeticology, one of the most popular cosmetic technical books of all time, has been updated by Dr. Martin M. Rieger, together with an international team of experts in different areas of the cosmetic science. The 8th Edition of this book, regarded as an essential reference for cosmetic chemists, cosmetic dermatologists and plastic surgeons, is structured to provide a overall understanding of the most current formulation and production processes in the cosmetic industry. The chapters on skin, hair and nails anatomy and physiology provide the foundations for cosmetic formulation approaches and methods analyzed in the chapters on Special Ingredients, Processes, Formulation, Performance and Production. CONTENTS: SECTION I THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SUBSTRATE; Hair, The Nail, The Eye, The Mouth. SECTION II. FORMULATION APPROACHES AND REQUIREMENTS; Principles of Cosmetic Product Development, Regulatory Requirements, Patents. SECTION III. SPECIALIZED INGREDIENTS AND PROCESSES; Surfactants, Emulsions, Viscosity Controlling Agents, Antioxidants, Humectants and Moisturizers, Preservation, Botanical Extracts, Specialty Lipids, Aerosols. SECTION IV. FORMULATION AND PERFORMANCE; Skin Care Products, Specialty Skin Care Products, Sunscreens, Antiperspirants, Antiacne, Face Packs and Masks, Skin Cleansing Products, Shaving Preparations, Facial Make-up, Manicure Preparation, Specialty Nail Products, Shampoos, Hair Setting, Hair Colorants, Permanent Waving, Hair Straightening and Depilatories, Oral Products, Safety and Performance, Stability. SECTION V. PRODUCTION; Manufacturing, Packaging.

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New edition of a reference that reflects the latest developments in cosmetic chemistry and its industrial applications. Martin M. Rieger, together with an international team of experts in different fields, provides 37 chapters that discuss some of the uncertainties in cosmetic formulation and provide sufficient background so that readers can draw their own conclusions about some of the dogmas that have persisted in the industry for years. Topics include the substrates (skin, hair, nails, ocular tissue, and the mouth and oral care); formulation approaches and requirements (fundamentals of product development, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property issues); common ingredients and processes; formulation and performance; and production. Trade names have been eliminated and replaced with the internationally accepted INCI terminology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)