Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, third edition, is a multi-purpose resource for cosmetic professionals and consumers alike. Part one puts cosmetics in the context of skin care. It provides an overview of skin physiology. In order to understand how and why a product works it is essential to understand how the skin works. It gives an overview of the complexity of cosmetic chemistry particularly with respect to product penetration, and highlights the current challenges facing cosmetic formulators. In addition, it offers comprehensive discussion of the various skin types and conditions in order to help professionals in their product selection. Lastly, it defines common cosmetic industry terminology used by cosmetic manufacturers, professional estheticians, marketers and the media. The second part is dedicated to helping cosmetic users identify the function and purpose of specific ingredients. It is an alphabetical dictionary that lists and describes not only active principles but all other categories of ingredients that comprise a skin care cosmetic. As scientific knowledge of skin physiology and cosmetic chemistry advances, so do cosmetic products. This volume puts everything in context in an easy to read, easy to understand, user-friendly format.
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A trustworthy reference guide:
Being in the skin care industry, I am constantly asked by clients if they should use this product or that one. Knowing that ingredients are far more important than pretty packaging or a well-known brand, I'm happy I've got Milady's ingredient dictionary to help me make suggestions. I bought this 3rd edition to replace the 2nd edition I had. It's been updated with more current terms and I appreciate the section discussing product packaging regulations. I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because its... more info
Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary by Natalia Michalun:
I have found this book to be very helpful. The first part of the book is about the skin and really helps you understand what cosmetics and skin care can do for the skin. As for the description of the ingredients, some details feel skimmed over. But overall a very good resource.
A must have !:
This ingredient dictionary will help you in determining the ingredients in all your cosmetic products! You should own this if you're studying for the state exam and want to become an aesthetician.
Very informative:
A great book to have if you are interested in knowing what the product you are using has for ingredients. Great must have for the licensed esthetician.
