Formulating Natural Cosmetics
by Anthony C. Dweck

Formulating Natural Cosmetics provides a concise overview for both formulator and marketer of much of the chemistry of the natural world—the materials that inspire and aid the discovery of new product concepts and markets. This volume looks at the entire portfolio of natural raw materials and explains in simple terms the chemistry, the folklore and traditional uses that nature has provided.

For the first time, information has been assembled on almost 300 fixed oils, 200 essential oils and 600 botanical extracts, making this a useful handbook and companion for anybody who requires a quick overview of this subject. There is also a wealth of toxicological information assembled in this volume. The extensive section on color brings together knowledge and chemistry that is comprehensive and detailed and rarely found in one place.

Topics include:

• Natural vegetable and fixed oils
• Natural butters
• Natural waxes

Contents

1. Fixed Oils
2. A Review of Butters
3. Fats and Waxes
4. Triterpenoidal Saponins
5. Natural Preservatives—An Update
6. Minerals
7. Botanical Extracts
8. Essential Oils
9. Marine Extracts and Marine Margin Plants
10. Natural Actives
11. Isoflavones, Phytohormones and Phytosterols
12. Natural Anti-irritant Plants
13. Natural Colors
14. Gemmotherapy—The Life Force and Vitality of Buds
15. Gums, Gellants, Bulking Agents and Thickeners
16. The Legal Challenge

Appendices

• Toxicity of Essential Oils
• Natural Colors Review
• Scrubs and Abrasives
• Glossary

Index

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