Cosmetic Formulations: A Beginners Guide - Belinda Carli

A Beginners Guide is ideal 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 ingredients
• ingredient safety and where to go for the right information
• how to select the right type of preservatives, gums, lipids, emulsifiers and surfactants for your formulation needs
• how to correctly incorporate your selected ingredients into your formulation
• how to put formulas and methods together from scratch