Poucher's Perfumes, Cosmetics And Soaps, Vol. 2 » (9th ed)

This edition has been revised and in certain parts made more succinct. However, its essential and classic account has been reserved intact. It remains a unique record of an industry, bringing it into accord with the modern conventions of the cosmetic chemist.

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The second volume of the three-volume classic of the perfume trade, commonly known as Poucher's. Volume 1 covers the raw materials of perfumery, and Volume 3 covers cosmetics. The volume in hand is a 1994 reprint of the ninth edition of 1993, which was revised, and in certain parts made more succinct, but otherwise remains the essential guide to constitution and manufacture of cosmetics, perfumes, and soaps. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)