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Everything you need to know about the safety and efficacy of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals.
Is it a cosmetic? A drug? A nutrient? It’s becoming more and more difficult to tell the difference with the cosmetic companies combining the three. 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.
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 Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. 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. 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.
Is it a cosmetic? A drug? A nutrient? It’s becoming more and more difficult to tell the difference with the cosmetic companies combining the three. 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.
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 Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients. 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. 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.
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Very useful information about cosmetic. Would recommend to anyone interested in this subjedct. Words used to explain cosmetic ingredients etc... well explained in simple terms. No complication easily understood.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
A must have for anyone who cares about what they are putting on and in their bodies
5 July 2010
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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. If you own one of the earlier versions it's worth the upgrade.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Health Prof
8 Jun 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
One of the writing assignments I have my students do is an analysis of the ingredients of a food, beverage, personal hygiene product or cosmetic for potential health risks. They are always surprised when they discover the contents/ingredients/additives in the products they use and consume. Very helpful classroom and personal resource.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This book is alright
29 April 2011
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I was really excited about getting this book, but when I got it I looked up some ingredients that I already knew information about and I realized this book does not really include the "bad" information to the products. It has some good information, but I was looking for more of a book that explains the side effects of using the bad chemicals, or why you shouldn't use it.
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