Analysis of Cosmetic Products

Analysis of Cosmetic Products, Second Edition advises the reader from an analytical chemistry perspective on the choice of suitable analytical methods for production monitoring and quality control of cosmetic products. This book helps professionals working in the cosmetic industry or in research laboratories select appropriate analytical procedures for production, maintain in-market quality control of cosmetic products and plan for the appropriate types of biomedical and environmental testing. This updated and expanded second edition covers fundamental concepts relating to cosmetic products, current global legislation, the latest analytical methods for monitoring and quality control, characterization of nanomaterials and other new active ingredients, and an introduction to green cosmetic chemistry.

Provides comprehensive coverage of the specific analytical procedures for different analytes and cosmetic samplesIncludes information on the biomonitoring of cosmetic ingredients in the human body and the environmentDescribes the most recent developments in global legislation governing the cosmetics industryIntroduces green technologies and the use of nanomaterials in the development and analysis of cosmetic ingredients

General Concepts and Cosmetic Legislation on Cosmetic Products 1. General Concepts: Current Legislation on Cosmetics in Different Countries 2. Specific Legislation on Cosmetic Ingredients in Different Countries

Analytical Methods for Monitoring Ingredients and Quality Control of Cosmetics Products 3. Selection of a Method in Cosmetic Analysis from Bibliographic Resources 4. General Review of Official Methods of Analysis for Cosmetics 5. UV Filters in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 6. Tanning and Whitening Agents in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 7. Colouring Agents in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 8. Hair Dyes in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 9. Preservatives in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 10. Perfumes and Related Substances in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 11. Allergenic Fragrance-Related Substances in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 12. Surfactants in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 13. Nanomaterials in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 14. Other Actives in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 15. Green Cosmetic Ingredients: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods 16. Main Chemical Contaminants in Cosmetics: Regulatory Aspects and Analytical Methods

Analytical Methods for Monitoring of Cosmetic Ingredients in Biomedical and Environmental Studies 17. Human Biomonitoring of Cosmetic Ingredients 18. Environmental Monitoring of Cosmetic Ingredients

Safety Evaluation of Cosmetic Products 19. Safety Evaluation of Cosmetics 20. Microbiological Quality