Cosmetic Formulation: Principles and Practice

by Heather A.E. Benson (Editor), Michael S. Roberts (Editor), Vania Rodrigues Leite-Silva (Editor)

Cosmetics are the most widely applied products to the skin and include creams, lotions, gels and sprays. Their formulation, design and manufacturing ranges from large cosmetic houses to small private companies. This book covers the current science in the formulations of cosmetics applied to the skin. It includes basic formulation, skin science, advanced formulation, and cosmetic product development, including both descriptive and mechanistic content with an emphasis on practical aspects.

Key

Covers cosmetic products/formulation from theory to practiceIncludes case studies to illustrate real-life formulation development and problem solvingOffers a practical, user-friendly approach, relying on the work of recognized experts in the fieldProvides insights into the future directions in cosmetic product developmentPresents basic formulation, skin science, advanced formulation and cosmetic product development

514 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2019

Reviews

[Mackenzie B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never have I been so moved by a chemistry-related textbook. Utterly life-changing. While I was reading this book, I decided I no longer wanted to work as an analytical Chemist and that the realm of manufacturing was more profitable, more interesting, and acted on a much larger scale than anything I had done in an analytical lab. While roughly 50 pages from the end, I applied for a job at another company and changed jobs like a month later. What an amazing choice! I never would have thought about going into manufacturing as soon as I did if I hadn't read this book. Totally worth the money, even if I barely remember any of it.

Tl:dr: Extensive knowledge on cosmetic manufacturing. May lead to career insights or product ideas.