A Formulary of Cosmetic Preparations

These books have now been issued in revised editions, with new covers. The recipes are the same, but the addresses, contact details and some other sections are updated.

Vol. 1: Decorative Cosmetics

Compiled and edited by Anthony L.L. Hunting

This first volume of A Formulary of Cosmetic Preparations was published in 1991. The book contains nearly 300 pages and over 250 formulations for cosmetic products, provided by a large number of British-based suppliers and agents, many of the latter representing overseas companies. A glossary explains some of the ingredient names used in the formulations and another section provides the addresses and telephone/fax numbers of ingredient suppliers with, in some cases, their agents in other parts of the world. The book also includes a bibliography and an index to the formulations, both in alphabetical order of formulation and of formulating company. The subjects covered are:

Face cosmetics; Nail products; Lip cosmetics; Body cosmetics; Eye cosmetics; Perfumes and colognes

“...Chemists, business personnel, cosmetologists, and physicians (especially dermatologists) will find this a useful reference source. Recommended for medical, academic, business, and research libraries.”

Estelle A. Davis American Reference Books Annual (1993)

1991 and 2003	A4, 8½” x 12”	296 pages
hardback	£39.00	ISBN: 1-87022804-9 (UK) and 0-96087522-2 (US)

Vol. 2: Creams, Lotions and Milks

Compiled and edited by Anthony L.L. Hunting

This second volume of A Formulary of Cosmetic Preparations contains 618 pages and over 570 formulations for cosmetic emulsions. The formulations have been provided by a number of UK suppliers and agents, many of the latter representing overseas companies.

The book contains a detailed glossary of the ingredient names used in the formulations, the addresses of ingredient suppliers and, where applicable, of their agents in other parts of the world. It includes an extensive bibliography and indexes to the formulations, both in alphabetical order of formulation and of formulating company, and to the ingredients recommended in the formulations, both in order of chemical name and of trade name. Part I contains general formulations for miscellaneous creams, lotions, milks and gels and also provides recipes for solubilizing and emulsifying particular ingredients. Part 11 is devoted to the formulation of the following cosmetic creams:

All-purpose products; Moisturizing products; Cleansing masks, creams and lotions; Facial treatment products; Foundation, vanishing and day creams; Hand products; Emollient products; Baby products

“...is most useful to cosmetic chemists who, by choice or otherwise, find themselves formulating products of which they have little or no first-hand experience. The information provided is clearly presented with designated raw materials, methods of preparation and frequent references for further product modification.”

George Whalley, HAPPI (June 1994)

“...The individual recipes appear to be well written and documented. This book will be very useful to formulators and others who must devise and otherwise deal with this type of product.”

Edward G. Perkins INFORM (Dec. 1994)

1993 and 2004	A4, 8½” x 12”	630 pages
hardback	£64.00	ISBN: 1-87022809-X

These two are in a different series. They are now issued in hardback but the information inside is basically the same.

Encyclopedia of Shampoo Ingredients

by Anthony L.L. Hunting

and

Encyclopedia of Conditioning Rinse Ingredients

by Anthony L.L. Hunting

These companion books provide a picture of the hair market in the United States in the early 80s since they contain, in order of use, the ingredients used in nearly every shampoo and conditioning rinse on the market at that time. As far as we know there has never been a study comparable in depth to either of these books.

For those not interested in this historical and sociological information, the books are still relevant because not only is the chemistry of each ingredient discussed (and there have been very few major ingredients developed since that time) but so are the requirements of each marketing segment ("protein" shampoo, "baby" shampoo, "moisturizing" rinse, etc.).

Together, these books form a complete encyclopedia of surfactants since between them they cover the major types (e.g., foaming agents and anionics principally in shampoos and emulsifiers, nonionics and cationics principally in conditioners). Other ingredient types are dealt with in depth (e.g., "natural" ingredients, "preservatives", "viscosity control agents") and full details regarding the manufacture, properties and uses of all these materials in hair products are provided.

Some reviews of Encyclopedia of Shampoo Ingredients:

“...I congratulate Mr Hunting....The Encyclopedia will make a worthwhile addition to the cosmetic library and should prove to be a very valuable reference guide....” Cosmetics & Toiletries

“...the best reference book on the toiletry industry I have seen during 25 years experience...” Cosmetic World News

Encyclopedia of Shampoo Ingredients 1983	215 x 280 mm, 8.5" x 11"	480 pages
NOW in hardback 1998	£68.00	ISBN: 0-96087520-4
Encyclopedia of Conditioning Rinse Ingredients” 1987	215 x 280 mm, 8.5" x 11"	506 pages
NOW in hardback 2004	£77.00	ISBN: 1-87022802-2 (UK); and 0-96087521-2 (US)

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