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Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry 3rd Edition [Hardcover]

Perry Romanowski (Author), Randy Schueller (Author)
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January 1, 2009 1932633537 978-1932633535 3rd
Practical Knowledge for the Cosmetic Industry, Every chapter updated, 21 new chapters

During the past ten years, thousands of new chemical raw materials and formulations have been developed, countless new marketing concepts have been tested and hundreds, if not thousands, of new cosmetic regulations have been enacted.

With the third edition of this best-selling chemistry textbook, the authors substantially update all the original material and include 21 additional chapters of brand new material to cover recent developments in the field of cosmetic science. Authors Randy Schueller and Perry Romanowski re-emphasize the importance of providing introductory technical information to those who would like to improve their understanding of cosmetic science.

The four major sections of this book cover all important aspects of the cosmetic industry, including:

Orientation, Tools and Terms,
Product Development,
Cosmetic Ingredients and Vehicles,
Product Testing,

New chapters include:
The Century of Progressive, Regulation,
Mind Over Matter: Cosmetic Claim, Substantiation Issues Facing the Future,
Inside the Hair: An Advanced Hair Biology Model,
New Directions for Sensitive Skin Research,
Axillary Odor: Its Physiology, Microbiology and Chemistry,
Pigments: Achieving the Effect
The Essence of Fragrance,
Laboratory Notebooks: Valuable Indicators of Intellectual Property,
Formulating Cosmetic Emulsions: A Beginner s Guide,
Encapsulation Technologies: Tailored Solutions for Delivery,
Fragrance in Emulsion and Surfactant Systems,
Innovations in Hair Styling Technology,
Formulating for Efficacy,
Improving the Appearance of Facial Pores,
A Light-Diffusing Concept for Antiaging Effects in Makeup Formulations,
Emerging Technologies and the Future of Cosmetic Science,
Preservative Efficacy Testing: Accelerating the Process,
The Regulatory Interface: When is it a Cosmetic and When a Drug?
Correlating Porosity and Tensile Strength of Chemically Modified Hair,
In Vivo Quantitative Evaluation of Gloss,
Evaluating Shampoo Foam.

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Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry by Schueller and Romanowski is a great introduction to Cosmetic Chemistry, with enough information to provide novice and experienced formulators with 'something they didn't know.' A great reference book for everyone connected with the beauty industry from marketer to account executive, from scientist to raw material supplier. --Virginia Bonofiglio, Associate Professor, Fashion Institute of Technology

Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry by Schueller and Romanowski works great for me as a text to supplement my Cosmetic Product Development graduate course. Information packed chapters give the bench chemist or beginning student a solid foundation in the groundwork subjects they need to master to be successful in the personal care industry. I wish I had a similar volume when I started --Art Georgalas, Georgalas Endeavors, LLC

About the Author

Perry Romanowski has worked in the beauty industry for more than 15 years and is currently vice president of Brains Publishing. He holds a BS in chemistry and an MS in biochemistry from DePaul University. Perry is an active member of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and instructs the continuing education course titled Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry.

Randy Schueller is director of global hair R&D for the Alberto Culver Company. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a BS in chemistry, Randy has been involved in cosmetic product development for more than 25 years. Randy also holds several hair care patents and is an active member of both the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and the National Association of Science Writers.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 600 pages
  • Publisher: Allured Pub Corp; 3rd edition (January 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1932633537
  • ISBN-13: 978-1932633535
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #529,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Average contents, October 16, 2009
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I think this book is too expensive for the content it delivers. Most of the chapters are just magazine article reprints without any appreciable depth or good insights you can use in practical formulations. Besides, with some crafty internet searching you can get similar information contained in the book for free.
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2.0 out of 5 stars bored~, February 11, 2010
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This book contains a wide spectrum of information. but, it is like a dictionary or a guidebook, and it is so boring because of lack of figures.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Misrepresentation, November 4, 2009
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There is very little chemistry in this book. It is just a collection of articles by various writers, most of which are non-technical. I wasted my money on this. Do not buy.
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