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Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary


Authors: Natalia Michalun and M. Varinia Michalun
Paperback: 294 pages
Publisher: Milady Publishing Co
Copyright: 2001
ISBN: 1562536605

 

 

 

Who Will Find This Book Essential?

An essential companion for students and professionals in the skin care and cosmetics industries. Those seeking knowledge of interactive common ingredients and associated skin application.

Also consumers, cosmetics sales people and aestheticians will find this book is the right balance of technical, practical and readable.

 

What's Inside?

A practical and 'easy-to-use' guide on almost every conceivable cosmetics item you could imagine. Exceptional references covering skin and chemical interactions, with 'insider-secrets' that make this a highly respected index.

  • It will help you make informed decisions on skin care products you purchase or in the development of a new products.
  • Clearly layed out information on what the ingredient really does when combined with other components and the resulting effects on the skin.
  • Learn about 'hidden side-effects', reactions and substitute products.

 

The Back Cover

This enlarged second edition is an invaluable tool for students and professionals alike. Containing contents of over 2,000 ingredients, this thorough reference also provides detailed information on skin physiology and chemical concepts, giving the reader a better understanding of product performance and how chemicals and ingredients interact.

Features Include:

  • Over 200 new terms and definitions for new products and ingredients
  • A skin physiology and chemical concepts section that provides a full understanding of product performance
  • Thorough explanations of how chemicals and ingredients interact in cosmetics to better equip professionals
  • An entire chapter on skin types, conditions, and appropriate ingredients for treatment that provides a quick reference to address clients' needs
  • A glossary of terms from the skin physiology section that offers a handy reference
  • Simple and practical information help decipher product labels in order to determine product value and effectiveness.

 

Table of Contents

PART I: THE SKIN

Introduction

Chapter 1: Skin Physiology

The Skin’s Functions
The Skin’s Components and Structure
The Skin’s Layers
The Epidermis
The Dermis
The Hypodermis

Chapter 2: Product Penetration

What is Product Penetration?
Why Products Penetrate
How Products Penetrate
Factors Affecting Product Penetration
Product Testing

Chapter 3: Skin Types and Skin Conditions

Skin Types
Normal Skin
Oily Skin
Dry Skin
Skin Conditions
Dehydration
Couperose
Sensitivity
Pigmentation
Aging
Acne Vulgaris

Chapter 4: Definition of Terms

PART II: PRODUCT INGREDIENTS

Introduction
Cosmetic Ingredient Labeling Regulations

Alphabetical Listing

PART III: APPENDIX

Botanical Latin Names

 

Comment Submission on this Book

Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary
by Natalia Michalun and M. Varinia Michalun

Available in Paperback

 

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