Modern Cosmetics - Ingredients of Natural Origin: A Scientific View, Vol 1 [no.1 award-winning Encyclopedia of natural cosmetic ingredients]

The world's leading book about cosmetic ingredients of natural origin. Sold in 90 countries worldwide. The Modern Cosmetics book is a must-have for everyone interested in natural cosmetics. It is comprehensive and easy to read. Written by scientists. It provides clear, high-quality, reliable scientific information about natural ingredients used in skincare. Don't google cosmetic ingredients for hours! This book saves you tons of time and is also a great source of inspiration. Who is the Modern Cosmetics book for? Skincare lovers and DIY formulators as a no.1 source of information about natural ingredients. Students of cosmetic science as a no.1 recommended study literature. Cosmetic brand owners as a great help in building a cosmetic brand. Cosmetic formulators, as it answers the most common questions when considering ingredients for a cosmetic product. Cosmetic chemists/scientists/professionals as a reliable source of scientific facts. Brief description of content: a 482-page textbook; 24 chapters; 290 monographs describing more than 500 ingredients, including their natural sources, characteristics, mechanism of action, and use; rich graphic material; extensive references; based on a review of scientific in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies. The book does not include formulation recipes, but it does include recommended concentrations where appropriate. Book chapters: Natural cosmetics - what is there to know? Skin - the two most important square meters in our life Technological aspect of cosmetic products - vehicles and delivery systems Vegetable butters and oils Emollients and occlusives Emulsifiers and surfactants for skin and hair cleansing Thickeners Moisturisers and humectants Acids - for pH adjustment Antioxidants Vitamins Cosmetically active ingredients with tonic activity Cosmetically active ingredients with antimicrobial activity Cosmetically active ingredients with anti-inflammatory activity Cosmetically active ingredients for improving skin circulation Cosmetically active ingredients for skin lightening Cosmetically active ingredients for self-tanning Cosmetically active ingredients with hormonal activity Sunscreens Exfoliants Cosmetic colourants: dyes and pigments Sweeteners Adsorbents and bulking cosmetic ingredients Semi-synthetic cosmetic ingredients