Poucher's Perfumes Cosmetics and Soaps has been in print
since 1923 and is the classic reference work in the field of
cosmetics. Now in a fully updated 10th edition, this new volume
provides a firm basic knowledge in the science of cosmetics (including
toiletries) as well as incorporating the latest trends in scientific
applications and legislation which have occurred since the 9th
edition.
This edition will not only be an excellent reference book for students
entering the industry but also for those in specialized research
companies, universities and other associated institutions who will be
able to gain an overall picture of the modern cosmetic science and
industry.
The book has been logically ordered into four distinct parts. The
historical overview of Part 1 contains an essay demonstrating William
Arthur Poucher's influence on the 20th Century cosmetics industry as
well as a chapter detailing the long history of cosmetics.
Part 2 is a comprehensive listing of the properties and uses of common
cosmetic types, ranging from Antiperspirants through to Sunscreen
preparations. There are an increased number of raw materials in use
today and their chemical, physical and safety benefits are carefully
discussed along with formulation examples. The many additions since
the last edition demonstrate the dramatic recent expansion in the
industry and how changes in legal regulations affecting the
development, production and marketing of old, established and new
products are operative almost worldwide. Information on specialist
products for babies and others is included within individual
chapters.
The chapters in Part 3 support and outline the current guidelines
regarding the assessment and control of safety and stability. This
information is presented chemically, physically and
microbiologically.
Part 3 chapters also detail requirements for the consumer
acceptability of both existing and new products. Those legal
regulations now in force in the EU, the USA and Japan are carefully
described in a separate chapter and the remaining chapters have been
extensively updated to explain the technical and practical operations
needed to comply with regulations when marketing. This information
will be invaluable to European Union and North American companies when
preparing legally required product information dossiers.
The final chapters in Part 4 contain useful information on the
psychology of perfumery as well as detailing methods for the conduct
of assessment trials of new products.
As ingredient labelling is now an almost universal legal requirement
the International Nomenclature of Cosmetics Ingredients (INCI) for raw
materials has been used wherever practicable. The advertised volume is the 10th edition of what was previously known
as volume 3 of Poucher's Cosmetics and Soaps. Due to changes in
the industry there are no plans to bring out new editions of volume 1
and 2.
Edited by:
H. Butler
Imprint: Springer
Edition: Softcover reprint of hardcover 10th ed. 2000
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 40mm
Weight: 1.211kg
ISBN: 9789048140343
ISBN 10: 904814034X
Pages: 782
Publication Date: 01 December 2010
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1 W. A. Poucher’s influence on the early cosmetic industry.- 2 Cosmetics through the ages.- 3 Antiperspirants and deodorants.- 4 Bath and shower products.- 5 Colouring materials used in decorative cosmetics and colour matching.- 6 Decorative cosmetics.- 7 Dental hygiene.- 8 Hair treatments.- 9 Hair shampoos.- 10 Hair colourants.- 11 Manicure preparations.- 12 Men’s toiletries.- 13 Pressurized dispensers.- 14 Skin preparations.- 15 Soap.- 16 Sun damage and sunscreen preparations.- 17 Analytical methods.- 18 Efficacy testing of cosmetics and toiletries.- 19 Emulsion theory.- 20 Legislation and safety regulations for cosmetics in the United States, the European Union and Japan.- 21 Microbiological control of cosmetics.- 22 Safety.- 23 Stability testing.- 24 Perfume and the manufacture of consumer products.- 25 The psychology of fragrance and aromatherapy.
Reviews for Poucher’s Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps
'Si raccomanda il volume per la sua grande utilita.' (We recommend this volume for its extreme usefulness) La Rivista Italiana delle Sostanze Grasse, 7-8 (2000) 'It should prove invaluable to the student while providing interesting background and stimulating ideas to the experienced.' John Woodruff in Manufacturing Chemist 'The 10th edition of Poucher's Perfumes, Cosmetics and Soaps is timely and most welcome as the last edition was published in 1993. Since then, dramatic developments in cosmetics, perfumery and toiletries industries and introduction of new legislation and regulations affecting the development, production and marketing of products have necessitated their coverage in a single book. This book was, it seems, intended to serve this very purpose and its does so. I, therefore, strongly recommend the 10th edition to cosmetic chemists, specialists, students, lecturers and researchers working in industry, government, universities, associated institutions and librarians.' Prof.Dr. K. Husnu Can Baser, Acta Pharmaceutica Turcica, XLII:2-3 (2000)
