A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients

by Ruth Winter

Vintage stunner! Beautiful brand new paperback book. Has no markings anywhere, no wear, just a new book. I have 4 copies of this still wrapped in plastic two-packs, so Ill have to unwrap for single orders. We appreciate your business and welcome any questions

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Reference

Paperback

First published January 1, 1974

Reviews

[Chrisl · Rating 5 out of 5]

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/op...
"Cosmetics Safety Needs a Makeover

Thousands of chemicals, in billions of dollars worth of products, are being governed by regulations that haven’t been updated in decades."
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The primary reason I retired earlier than expected was scented cosmetics!
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An early look at cosmetic toxins. Consumer beware info, helpful ... personally important stuff.
Have tagged it undrat ... less than 100 ratings with exceptions, like this. So many kinds of slow poison.

When researching my vulnerabilities, became cynically amused to read that some aldehydes are used as base for both perfumes and pesticides. It helped psychologically to know why people projected an aura of Raid, and why the scent particles initiated fight or flight response.

Started learning about the damaging complexity of consumer toxin when woman asked library to get her a copy of Dr Randolph's book. That book was a life changer. Alternative Approach to Allergies

[Alexandra Cross]

I own this book and the other version which is a dictionary for food additives. There is a small section in the beginning which covers the lax rules and budget cuts with our government. Long story short, there is not enough money or people or time to sufficiently test the ingredients we have in the market today. Why do you think I stopped buying beauty products?? It's concerning.

*When buying this book, make sure you purchase the latest version*

I haven't talked about my journey with zero waste in a long time. The fact of the matter is that any research I did to make sure my purchases were safe (for me), affordable, not wasteful, environmentally safe, local, etc. I eventually grew tired, depressed and overwhelmed. But I am thankful that this author made researching ingredients a little bit easier to do.

[Irish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly good for a dictionary. The book is well researched. You grasp a lot of information from the intro and the appendix something some research books can't offer. The appendix is particularly useful too.The only problem I have with this ( and this is a tiny one) is that some of her research is biased, and shows only one side of the research in the beginning but it still deserves five stars in my opinion.

[Jeannie Locke · Rating 5 out of 5]

People use cosmetics every day, especially women. It's a billion dollar industry. Yet do you know what your skin (the largest organ of your body) is absorbing?! It's not good. Use this reference to see what's really in your lotions, makeup, and hair products.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book opens your eyes to what is actually being put into cosmetic products.
It is invaluable for anyone who needs to avoid certain substances because of allergic reactions.

[Makiri · Rating 5 out of 5]

good