Discovering Cosmetic Science

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

AvStephen Barton,Allan Eastham,Amanda Isom,Denise Mclaverty,Yi Ling Soong,UK) Barton, Stephen (Skin Thinking Ltd.,UK) Eastham, Allan (Cosmarida,UK) Isom, Amanda (Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association,UK) Mclaverty, Denise (Venture Logic Ltd,UK) Soong, Yi Ling (Orean Personal Care

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Discover the science that's really behind your everyday cosmetics and personal care. Discovering Cosmetic Science takes you on an eye-opening journey into the fascinating world of cosmetic science. Perfect for curious consumers, beauty lovers and anyone who wants to understand what they're putting on their skin, this book breaks down the complex science behind everyday products in an easy, engaging way.You'll uncover:The truth behind common beauty myths and marketing claims.How ingredients like Vitamin E, iron oxides, and natural moisturisers work.Why your skin, though just 1 mm thick, is one of nature's most incredible barriers.How clever chemistry turns simple ingredients into cleansers, toothpastes, creams, lipsticks, and more, that really perform.With fun facts, science-backed insights and clear explanations, Discovering Cosmetic Science shows that cosmetics aren't superficial at all but where art, innovation and science meet. If you've ever looked at your toothpaste, face cream, shaving foam or foundation and wondered how they work and how they're made, this book is your new go-to guide.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-09-29
Mått152 x 226 x 20 mm
Vikt545 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor342
FörlagRoyal Society of Chemistry
ISBN9781782624721

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IntroductionClean Chemistry: The Science behind Cleansing ProductsGood Hair Day: The Science behind Hair-care ProductsOral Care - A Mouthful of ChemistryYou against the World! - The Science behind Skin and Skin Care ProductsMore than a Smudge of Colour - The Science behind Colour CosmeticsFollow the Scent - The Science behind the Fragrance in ProductsThe Inside Story - The Science behind Active IngredientsTesting and More Testing - The Science behind Keeping Your Skin Safe and HealthyMyths and Scares - Science in Perspective

'The scope of this book is as wide as cosmetic science itself.'; 'It is a book that was written in a balanced way, one that caters for both scientists and for the general public.'; 'Consequently, the quality of Discovering Cosmetic Science is a result of the breadth of fields of expertise shared by all contributors.'; 'Discovering Cosmetic Science is current, relevant and scientifically accurate.'; 'The book’s content is of practical relevance; in this book, the reader will not find obsolete information or impractical theories, but instead will find established scientific knowledge that is used daily by cosmetic scientists for creating cosmetic products.'