Cosmetic Formulations: A Beginners Guide Book

 

This beginner cosmetic science book is the ideal guide for those of you who want to know the basics of cosmetic science and formulating and how to put your own products together, without getting lost in unnecessary chemical and technical jargon. This comprehensive yet simple guide teaches you:

  • all about the functions of cosmetic ingredients - what cosmetic ingredients really do in a cosmetic formulation
  • cosmetic ingredient safety and where to go for the right information on cosmetic ingredients
  • how to select the right type of cosmetic preservatives, gums, lipids, emulsifiers and surfactants for your cosmetic formulation needs
  • how to correctly incorporate your selected cosmetic ingredients into your formulation
  • how to put cosmetic formulas and methods together from scratch

 

*This beginner cosmetic science book is self-training, so won’t include trainer's support if you have further questions

 

beginner cosmetic science book

Electronic Beginner Cosmetic Science Book
(watermarked pdf file ONLY):

Pay with EURO €55

 Pay with USD $60  

 Pay with AUD $79  

 

COSMETIC FORMULATIONS: A BEGINNERS GUIDE CONTENTS

Including over 100 pages, this beginner cosmetic science book teaches: 

Chapter 1: Cosmetic product forms and cosmetic ingredients

  • Finished cosmetic product forms
  • Cosmetic ingredient functions
  • Vocabulary of cosmetic science
  • The role of pH in personal care science

 

Chapter 2: How cosmetic formulas are put together

  • How to read (and write) cosmetic formulas
  • Cosmetic formulation development

 

Chapter 3: How to select cosmetic ingredients

  • Cosmetic company philosophy
  • How to choose cosmetic ingredients by function
  • Cosmetic preservatives
  • Cosmetic antioxidants
  • Cosmetic chelating agents
  • Cosmetic gums and thickeners
  • Cosmetic oils, butters and waxes
  • Fragrances and essential oils for cosmetics
  • Cosmetic emulsifiers
  • Cosmetic surfactants
  • Sourcing cosmetic raw materials and information
  • How to build your cosmetic supplier network

 

Chapter 4: What is natural?

  • Organic cosmetic ingredients
  • Certified organic ingredients
  • Natural cosmetic ingredients
  • Derived from nature cosmetic ingredients
  • Nature identical cosmetic ingredients
  • Synthetic cosmetic ingredients
  • Determining natural/synthetic status of cosmetic ingredients

 

 

Chapter 5: Cosmetic product safety

  • Cosmetic company responsibilities
  • Reliable cosmetic safety information
  • How to formulate mild cosmetic products
  • General cosmetic product and cosmetic ingredient safety considerations
  • Common irritant cosmetic ingredients
  • Anti-irritant cosmetic formulation principles
  • Allergens in cosmetic formulas
  • Hypoallergenic cosmetic products
  • Comedogens in personal care formulas

 

 

Chapter 6: cosmetic Ingredient lists and claims

  • Cosmetic product claims
  • How to structure your cosmetic ingredient list
  • How to determine cosmetic ingredient composition
  • INCI names and CAS numbers for cosmetic ingredients
  • INCI names for cosmetic botanical materials
  • Evidence required to support cosmetic claims
  • Misleading and deceptive conduct and free from claims relevant to cosmetic products

 

Chapter 7: cosmetic formula guides

  • Foaming face cleanser formula
  • Creme face cleanser formula
  • Body wash formula
  • Toner/mist formula
  • Face cream formula for different skin types
  • Hand lotion formula
  • Body lotion formula
  • Body butter formula
  • Lip balm formula
  • Body scrub formula
  • Face exfoliant formula
  • Shampoo formula for different hair types
  • Conditioner formula for different hair types

 

APPENDIX

  • Cosmetic formulation and method sheet template

 


Electronic Beginner Cosmetic Science Book
(watermarked pdf file ONLY):

Pay with EURO €55

 Pay with USD $60  

 Pay with AUD $79