Introduction to Cosmetic Formulation and Technology

Baki, Gabriella

ISBN 10: 1118763785 / ISBN 13: 9781118763780

Published by WILEY, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Cosmetic Formulation and Technology
• Publisher: WILEY
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118763785
• ISBN 13: 9781118763780
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 15.75W x 23.88H x 4.32D centimeters 15.75 centimeters width by 23.88 centimeters height by 4.32 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1094 grams

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Synopsis

Designed as an educational and training text, this book provides a clear and easily understandable review of cosmetics and over the counter (OTC) drug-cosmetic products. The text features learning objectives, key concepts, and key terms at the beginning and review questions and glossary of terms at the end of each chapter section.

• Overviews functions, product design, formulation and development, and quality control of cosmetic ingredients
• Discusses physiological, pharmaceutical, and formulation knowledge of decorative care products
• Reviews basic terms and definitions used in the cosmetic industry and provides an overview of the regulatory environment in the US
• Includes learning objectives, key concepts, and key terms at the beginning and review questions and glossary of terms at the end of each chapter section
• Has PowerPoint slides as ancillaries, downloadable from the book's wiley.com page, for adopting professors

About the Author

GABRIELLA BAKI is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics at the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (UT CPPS). She serves as the main instructor in UT CPPS's undergraduate program, the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design. Dr. Baki is a pharmacist, graduated in 2008 from the University of Szeged, Hungary, and from where she also has a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics.

KENNETH S. ALEXANDER is Professor of Pharmacy at The University of Toledo and has been there since 1972. He developed the Industrial Pharmacy graduate program at this institution and is currently its Coordinator. In 2003, he developed the BSPS Pharmaceutics Major and, in 2011, the Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design Major, and is currently the Coordinator for both undergraduate programs. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science and the University of Rhode Island.