Science and the Beauty Business

John V. Simmons (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

260 Seiten

1989
Palgrave Macmillan (Verlag)
978-0-333-43844-2 (ISBN)

Infos

This is the first of two volumes intended to cover the full science syllabus requirements of beauty therapy courses in colleges and private schools, but will also be a valuable reference guide for the professional. This text considers theoretical and practical aspects of the business.

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This is the first of two volumes intended to cover the full science syllabus requirements of beauty therapy courses in colleges and private schools, but will also be a valuable reference guide for the professional. This text considers theoretical and practical aspects of the formulation and use of cosmetics and toiletries. The content attempts to offer comprehensive coverage, extending beyond the basic needs of examination syllabuses to offer a starting point for assignment and project work. John V. Simmons is a member of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists and has represented the Society on the City and Guilds Beauty Therapy Committee since 1977.

Inhalt

Weighing and measuring in laboratory and salon; an introduction to chemistry; atoms, molecules and ions; organic compounds in cosmetics; water; cosmetics and toiletries as mixtures; surface activity emulsions and detergency; detergents and emulsifiers; skin; a clean face; products for bath and shower; skin care - the problems; skin care cosmetics; decorative cosmetics; sunshine, suntan, sunburn; the hands, the feet, the nails; hair; hair care; hair waxing and hair colouring; unwanted hair; the teeth and oral hygiene; perfumery; the development and testing of cosmetic products; packaging cosmetics and toiletries.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.1.1989
• Zusatzinfo: 97 line diagrams, 104 b&w half-tones
• Verlagsort: Basingstoke
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 195 x 252 mm
• Gewicht: 750 g
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft
• ISBN-10: 0-333-43844-2 / 0333438442
• ISBN-13: 978-0-333-43844-2 / 9780333438442
• Zustand: Neuware