Naturals and Organics in Cosmetics Trends and Technologies

The Many Shades of Gray in "Green Formulating"

Over the years there have been many changes in our industry, but none more far-reaching and profound than the greening of cosmetics. The concept has been embraced by consumers and marketing professionals throughout our industry, despite the fact that an exact definition is elusive.

Bringing together selected articles from Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, Naturals and Organics in Cosmetics: Trends and Technology is your convenient, one-stop guide to green formulating. Arm yourself with the information you need to keep up with consumer demand of natural and organic products.

This new edition includes 35 new chapters not found in the previous edition, two of which are brand new chapters never before seen in print. Also included is a brand new chapter by Anthony J. O Lenick Jr. on Green Star ratings and a chapter on the current status of the industry by David C. Steinberg.

Introduction to Naturals and Organics

Organic standards
Green chemistry
Green Star rating system
Formulating

Green microemulsions
Challenge of formulating with naturals
Skin

Antiaging benefits
Emulsions
Hair

Hair and amino acids
Preservation

Natural preservation
Biotechnology

Biopolymers and biomedical materials
Creating green cosmetic esters