Milady’s Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary
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Milady’s Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, third edition, is a multi-purpose resource for cosmetic professionals and consumers alike. Part one puts cosmetics in the context of skin care. It provides an overview of skin physiology. In order to understand how and why a product works it is essential to understand how the skin works. It gives an overview of the complexity of cosmetic chemistry particularly with respect to product penetration, and highlights the current challenges facing cosmetic formulators. In addition, it offers comprehensive discussion of the various skin types and conditions in order to help professionals in their product selection. Lastly, it defines common cosmetic industry terminology used by cosmetic manufacturers, professional estheticians, marketers and the media. The second part is dedicated to helping cosmetic users identify the function and purpose of specific ingredients. It is an alphabetical dictionary that lists and describes not only active principles but all other categories of ingredients that comprise a skin care cosmetic. As scientific knowledge of skin physiology and cosmetic chemistry advances, so do cosmetic products. This volume puts everything in context in an easy to read, easy to understand, user-friendly format. more info
FANTASTIC REFERENCE
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am currently studying beauty therapy and this book is my lifesaver! it is great for reference, general knowledge etc!
Absolutely the best reference book on cosmetics ingredients
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Let me tell you, this book is worth every dollar, do not be scared off by the price! Over 2,000 ingredients reviewed in an easy to comprehend way, you don’t have to be an expert in chemistry to find out what exactly is in your favourite cream – effective ingredients or just pore-clogging chemicals, preservatives and irritants! There are also 3 chapters on skin physiology, product penetration and skin types and conditions. I would highly recommend this book for consumers, cosmetics sales people and estheticians.
Overpriced
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
There was very little that I found in this book that I didn’t find in other resources on the subject. It’s way overpriced for what it delivers.
Pricey, but worth it.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I ordered this book to help me in my esthetics class and it came in very handy. I did come across a couple of ingredients that were not in the book, but for the most part it was very helpful.
Out Dated Info
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I found this book to be some what out dated. There were alot of ingredients that where not listed in this book and some our quite common when working with skin care products. It seemed to have some but not all of whats in your cosmetics so I did not find it to be very useful at all. Its on a shelf at home and not at work where it was intended to be.
A great resource/helper
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a very good dictionary to have on hand. I would recommend this book for everyone! It has a section in the front so that you under stand the skin, skin types & conditions, skin physiology, and product penetration. It has every ingredient for a-z. It is just a great, handy tool to have around to better help you and clients with the skin and products.
Milady’s Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
In addition to listing many standard ingredients, this book also lists botanicals which are listed by their English name with other common names listed right after. And they are cross-referenced. A very good brief review of skin physiology, function, components, structures and layers along with product penetration and testing and skin types and conditions enhance the book. Great for newbies or experienced skin care professionals.
A must have !
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This ingredient dictionary will help you in determining the ingredients in all your cosmetic products! You should own this if you’re studying for the state exam and want to become an aesthetician.
A trustworthy reference guide
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Being in the skin care industry, I am constantly asked by clients if they should use this product or that one. Knowing that ingredients are far more important than pretty packaging or a well-known brand, I’m happy I’ve got Milady’s ingredient dictionary to help me make suggestions.
I bought this 3rd edition to replace the 2nd edition I had. It’s been updated with more current terms and I appreciate the section discussing product packaging regulations.
I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because its section on skin types could have been written more carefully, “…oily skin often looks dirty and neglected…” I’m also hoping in future editions they adopt some sort of symbol or key system for ingredients commonly used for a certain product or skin type. This book is expensive enough to add that. My wish list also includes a quick reference list of comodegenic ingredients.
Not to bad
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The first few chapters I would call “Skin physiology for dummies”, the science is much simplified, so don’t expect to learn much here. However, the glossary of cosmetic ingredients is very decent, I would definatelly buy this book as a great reference.
Terrific Resource
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The beauty business is wonderful, really it is. There are only a very few players that are truely dishonest when it comes to ingredients, for instance, “renaming” common ingredients. This book will help everyone keep it straight. As a beauty and lifestyle reporter, I keep it on my desk.
Excellent guide
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a holistic practitioner and make natural holistic products for my clients. Milady’s book helped me tremendously in selecting the right ingredients and combinations. It is written in simple, easy-to-understand terms. With the success of my products, I am able to sell them at EnTheos-Holistic.
Wonder about all those ingredients? Milady has the answer!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As a former aesthetician and current president of a vitamin and nutritional company I am well accustomed to using chemical, pharmaceutical,and medical reference books for formulary research and scientific information. Most of these books are extremely technical and difficult to understand. Milady’s Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary is the exception.
Milady offers one of the most comprehensive and easy-to-use guides to understanding what is in every bottle of cream or cosmetic item that you use.
This book will allow you to make informed decisions about what skincare products to buy and most importantly what each ingredient REALLY does, along with any negative side-effects. Whenever we begin formulating a new product, we always consult
“Milady.”
Milady’s Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary by Natalia Michalun
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have found this book to be very helpful. The first part of the book is about the skin and really helps you understand what cosmetics and skin care can do for the skin. As for the description of the ingredients, some details feel skimmed over. But overall a very good resource.
Very informative
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A great book to have if you are interested in knowing what the product you are using has for ingredients. Great must have for the licensed esthetician.