Formulating Natural Cosmetics

Anthony C. Dweck FLS FRSC FRSPH

Summary

Formulating Natural Cosmetics is a concise overview of the natural world and much of the chemistry to inspire both formulator and marketer to discover new product concepts and markets.

This volume looks at the entire portfolio of natural raw materials and explains in simple terms the chemistry, the folk lore and traditional uses that nature has provided.

For the first time information has been assembled on almost three hundred fixed oils, two hundred essential oils and six hundred 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
• Saponins (Emulsifier)
• Natural Preservatives
• Natural Thickeners
• Natural Scrubs and Abrasives
• Minerals
• Botanical Extracts
• Essential Oils (Fragrance)
• Natural Actives
• Isoflavones, Phytohormones and Phytosterols
• Anti-irritants
• Natural Colour
• Gemmotherapy
• Legal Issues
• Glossary