Discover the science thats really behind your everyday cosmetics and personal care. Discovering Cosmetic Science takes you on an eyeopening journey into the fascinating world of cosmetic science. Perfect for curious consumers, beauty lovers and anyone who wants to understand what theyre putting on their skin, this book breaks down the complex science behind everyday products in an easy, engaging way. Youll uncover The truth behind common beauty myths and marketing claims. How ingredients like Vitamin E, iron oxides, and natural moisturisers work. Why your skin, though just 1 mm thick, is one of natures most incredible barriers. How clever chemistry turns simple ingredients into cleansers, toothpastes, creams, lipsticks, and more, that really perform. With fun facts, sciencebacked insights and clear explanations, Discovering Cosmetic Science shows that cosmetics arent superficial at all but where art, innovation and science meet. If youve ever looked at your toothpaste, face cream, shaving foam or foundation and wondered how they work and how theyre made, this book is your new goto guide.

Binding: Paperback;312 pages; Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry; Classification: PDG; Weight: 648 g; Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 19

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