A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients, 7th Edition: Complete Information About the Harmful and Desirable Ingredients Found in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (846 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307451119 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 576 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This updated and expanded edition gives you the facts you need to protect yourself and your family from possible irritants, confusing chemical names, and the exaggerated claims of gimmicky additives. Everything you need to know about the safety and efficacy of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals. And unlike with food additives, the FDA has little control over what goes into the products that claim to make you look more beautiful–even though cosmeceuticals (cosmetics that purport to have druglike benefits) have skyrocketed into a multibillion-dollar industry. With 800 new ingredients found in toiletries, cosmetics, and cosmeceuticals–everything ranging from shampoo to shaving cream, bath lotions to Botox–this alphabetically organized guide evaluates them all, and includes targeted information for children and for people of color.A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients is more indispensable than ever to anyone who cares about the health of themselves and their loved ones.. So before you slather on that “wrinkle-reducing” cream or swallow a “skin-rejuvenating”vitamin, find out what’s in your health and beauty products with
A must have for anyone who cares about what they are putting on and in their bodies You will find yourself looking up just about everything in this book, and you will be surprised at some of the incredibly useful information you find. If you want to know what's in your shampoo/soap/lotion/toothpaste/vitamins/etc whether it's good or bad for you, and what it was derived from, this is your book. You will probably find yourself wanting to buy a copy for everyone you know with allergies or sensitive skin. I started with the 3rd edition and I must note that the revised version is loaded with additional information. I. Sheri said not as detailed as I expected. as an esthetician I don't feel it says enough about each ingredient that i have found so far.probably the best one on the market however - would love to know if there is a better one to use for estheticians :). Two Stars dnabare it's not what I expected, I want to know more than a dictionary offers. I want the encyclopedia version.
RUTH WINTER, M.S., is an award-winning author of thirty-seven books. Visit her at BrainBody or IngredientBlogspot.
Visit her at BrainBody or IngredientBlogspot. . About the Author RUTH WINTER, M.S., is an award-winning author of thirty-seven books