Handbook of Cosmetic Science & Technology
Contributors: Andre Barel (Editor); Marc Payne (Editor); Howard I. Maibach (Editor)
Edition: 1st edition
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Published: June 15, 2001
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 888
ISBN-13: 9780824702922
Subjects: Cosmetics Technology; Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical; Technology; Technology & Industrial Arts; Science/Mathematics; Beauty & Grooming - Cosmetics; Chemistry - Industrial & Technical; Medical / Dermatology; Cosmetics
First sentence: Although cosmetics for the purposes of beautifying, perfuming, cleansing, or for rituals have existed since the origin of civilization, only in the twentieth century has great progress been made in the diversification of products and functions, as well as in the safety and protection of the consumer.