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A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients: Complete Information About the Harmful and Desirable Ingredients in Cosmetics and Cosmeceuticals
Everything you need to know about the safety and efficacy of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals.
Is it a cosmetic? A drug? A nutrient? It’s becoming more and more difficult to tell the difference with the cosmetic companies combining the three. And unlike with food additives, the FDA has little control over what goes into the products that claim to make you look more beautiful–even though cosmeceuticals (cosmetics that purport to have druglike benefits) have skyrocketed into a multibillion-dollar industry.
So before you slather on that “wrinkle-reducing” cream or swallow a “skin-rejuvenating”vitamin, find out what’s in your health and beauty products with A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients . This updated and expanded edition gives you the facts you need to protect yourself and your family from possible irritants, confusing chemical names, and the exaggerated claims of gimmicky additives. With 800 new ingredients found in toiletries, cosmetics, and cosmeceuticals–everything ranging from shampoo to shaving cream, bath lotions to Botox–this alphabetically organized guide evaluates them all, and includes targeted information for children and for people of color.
A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients is more indispensable than ever to anyone who cares about the health of themselves and their loved ones.
Is it a cosmetic? A drug? A nutrient? It’s becoming more and more difficult to tell the difference with the cosmetic companies combining the three. And unlike with food additives, the FDA has little control over what goes into the products that claim to make you look more beautiful–even though cosmeceuticals (cosmetics that purport to have druglike benefits) have skyrocketed into a multibillion-dollar industry.
So before you slather on that “wrinkle-reducing” cream or swallow a “skin-rejuvenating”vitamin, find out what’s in your health and beauty products with A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients . This updated and expanded edition gives you the facts you need to protect yourself and your family from possible irritants, confusing chemical names, and the exaggerated claims of gimmicky additives. With 800 new ingredients found in toiletries, cosmetics, and cosmeceuticals–everything ranging from shampoo to shaving cream, bath lotions to Botox–this alphabetically organized guide evaluates them all, and includes targeted information for children and for people of color.
A Consumer’s Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients is more indispensable than ever to anyone who cares about the health of themselves and their loved ones.
576 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1974
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February 10, 2019
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"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
"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."
***
The primary reason I retired earlier than expected was scented cosmetics!
***
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
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January 4, 2021I 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.
*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.
February 7, 2016
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.
January 21, 2023
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.
November 14, 2020
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.
It is invaluable for anyone who needs to avoid certain substances because of allergic reactions.
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