Table of Contents

1 Raw materials.- 1.1 Introduction.- 1.2 Basic surfactants.- 1.3 Mild anionic surfactants.- 1.4 Amphoteric surfactants.- 1.5 Non-ionic surfactants.- 1.6 Cationic surfactants.- 1.7 Shampoo and bath additives.- 1.8 Oil components.- 1.9 Waxes.- 1.10 Silicone oils.- 1.11 Cream bases.- 1.12 Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsifiers.- 1.13 Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifiers.- 1.14 Humectants.- 1.15 Aerosol propellants.- References.- 2 Hair-care products.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Hair: structure and chemistry.- 2.3 Shampoos.- 2.4 Conditioners.- 2.5 Styling aids.- 2.6 Setting lotions.- 2.7 Other styling aids in spray form.- 2.8 Hair gels.- 2.9 Styling creams and glazes.- 2.10 Hair oils/brilliantines/pomades/styling waxes.- 2.11 Hair creams.- 2.12 Permanent waving.- 2.13 Bleaches.- 2.14 Hair dyes.- 2.15 Product evaluation and testing.- 2.16 Summary.- References.- 3 Skin-care products.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Anatomy and physiology of the skin.- 3.3 Test methods.- 3.4 Formulation.- 3.5 Skin cleansers.- 3.6 Moisturizers.- 3.7 Anti-ageing products.- 3.8 Sunscreen products.- 3.9 Acne.- 3.10 Liposomes.- References.- 4 Color cosmetics.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Lip color.- 4.3 Nail polish.- 4.4 Face make-up.- 4.5 Eye make-up.- 4.6 Preservation.- 4.7 Color coating.- 4.8 General considerations.- References.- Further reading.- 5 Baby care.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Specific basic requirements for baby products.- 5.3 Product types and their presentation.- 5.4 Raw materials for baby products.- 5.5 Developmental pathways.- 5.6 Product evaluation.- 5.7 Product safety requirement.- 5.8 Product preservation.- 5.9 Product stability.- 5.10 Manufacture and quality control.- References.- Further reading.- 6 Afro products.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Hair structures.- 6.3 Skin characteristics.- 6.4 Hair products.- 6.5 Skin products.- 6.6 General practical considerations.- Further reading.- 7 Dental products.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 The human dentition and its environment.- 7.3 Oral accretions and conditions.- 7.4 Oral-care products.- 7.5 Consumer practices.- 7.6 Oral-care product marketing.- 7.7 Principles of product formulation.- 7.8 Oral rinses.- 7.9 Active agents.- 7.10 Specialty products.- References.- 8 Perfumery.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Fragrance—a definition.- 8.3 Role of fragrance.- 8.4 Perfumery raw materials.- 8.5 Development of a fragrance.- 8.6 The current market in fine fragrance.- 8.7 Odour types.- 8.8 Technical performance of perfumes.- 8.9 Stability testing.- 8.10 Compounding.- 8.11 Quality control.- 8.12 Special additives.- 8.13 Glossary of odour descriptors.- Further reading.- 9 Personal hygiene products.- 9.1 Introduction.- 9.2 Soap and other solid bathing products.- 9.3 Liquid bathing and showering products.- 10 Antiperspirants and deodorants.- 10.1 Introduction.- 10.2 Regulations.- 10.3 Mechanism of sweating.- 10.4 Antiperspirant active properties.- 10.5 Clinical assessment.- 10.6 Formulary considerations.- 10.7 Formulations.- 10.8 Deodorants.- References.- Miscellaneous patentliterature.- 11 Regulation of cosmetic products.- 11.1 Historical development.- 11.2 Self-regulation.- 11.3 Regulation in the United States.- 11.4 Regulation in Europe.- 11.5 Regulation in Japan.- 11.6 Regulation in other countries.- 11.7 General considerations.- References.- 12 Quality.- 12.1 Introduction to quality.- 12.2 Definition of quality.- 12.3 Inspection.- 12.4 Prevention.- 12.5 Total quality.- 12.6 The new thinking.- 12.7 Quality standards and guides.- References.- Further reading.- 13 Environmental issues.- 13.1 Introduction.- 13.2 Raw materials.- 13.3 Energy.- 13.4 Water.- 13.5 Waste.- 13.6 Packaging waste.- 13.7 Eco labelling.- 13.8 Volatile organic compounds.- 13.9 Environmental management systems.- 13.10 Sources of information.- Appendices.- Appendix I List of suppliers.- Appendix II Useful addresses.

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