The second edition of this thorough reference is an invaluable tool for assessing cosmetic products, addressing both the quality of the product and the effect it has on the skin. Since a product's ultimate purpose is to benefit the skin, it is crucial to have an understanding of how the skin works, how and why a product may or may not penetrate it, and what care individual skin types and conditions may require. It is difficult to discuss product ingredients without correlating product performance to skin function. An expanded section on skin physiology and chemical concepts enables the reader to better understand product performance through a thorough explanation of how chemicals and ingredients interact. The various skin types, conditions, and appropriate ingredients for treatments provide a quick reference to address clients' needs. This enlarged second edition contains over 2,000 ingredients including 200 new and updated entries. Expanded information on antioxidants and their stability, new discussion on aging and sensitive skin, and function of SPF and new sunblock ingredients offering full spectrum sunscreen and sunblock for both UVA and UVB rays has been added.
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
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.
