Milady Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary - Paperback

Professional Cosmetic Ingredients Reference Guide

Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, 4th Edition serves as a comprehensive reference tool for understanding cosmetic ingredients, skin physiology, and product formulation. This professional resource contains over 2,300 ingredient definitions with detailed explanations of their functions and purposes in skin care products.

Three-Part Structure for Easy Reference

Part 1: Skin Science Fundamentals
Covers essential skin anatomy and physiology, including detailed information on skin types, conditions, and common problems. This foundational knowledge is critical for understanding how cosmetic products interact with the skin and evaluating product performance. Includes definitions of common terms used in skin care formulation.

Part 2: Alphabetical Ingredient Listings
Features more than 2,300 cosmetic ingredients with comprehensive definitions. Each entry identifies the specific function and purpose of the ingredient, enabling informed decisions about product selection and formulation analysis.

Part 3: Botanical Reference Guide
Provides Botanical Latin names for commonly used ingredients, essential for identifying plant-based components and understanding ingredient labels across international products.

Professional Applications

This dictionary serves estheticians, cosmetic chemists, salon professionals, and beauty industry practitioners who need accurate, detailed information about cosmetic ingredients. The resource bridges the gap between ingredient labels and practical understanding of how products work on different skin types.

Expert Authors

M. Varinia Michalun specializes in international cosmetics marketing and new product development. She has lectured on cosmetic ingredients and product use to professionals across the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Her background includes skin care salon management, esthetics education, and contributions to industry publications and Milady's Standard Advanced Esthetics text.

Joseph C. DiNardo brings 37 years of skin care industry experience as a product formulator and regulatory affairs specialist. Former Chief Scientific Officer-Emeritus for Pharma Cosmetix Research and Vice President of Research & Development for Revlon-Almay Inc., he has published extensively on photobiology, contact dermatitis, alpha hydroxy acid safety, and cosmetic chemistry. He holds a Master of Science degree in Toxicology from St. John's University.

Product Specifications

Format: Paperback
Publisher: Milady Publishing
Edition: 4th Edition
Publication Date: January 2014

This reference guide provides the technical knowledge needed to make well-informed decisions regarding skin care ingredients, product formulation, and cosmetic product selection for professional use.