Putting on a good face – the chemistry of cosmetics
Further reading
April 2002, pages 28-29
Magic molecular mortar (by Miles Page)
Looks at how detergents (a common cosmetic ingredient) work at the molecular level.
Feb-Mar 2008, pages 64-69
Science skin-deep (by Elizabeth Finkel)
Looks at ‘cosmeceuticals’ – a new generation of products that remove wrinkles.
24 January 2004, page 11
Are deodorants safe? (by Jo Whelan)
A report on studies assessing the link between deodorants and breast cancer.
17 January 2004, pages 40-41
The best skin cream you ever wore (by Sylvia Pagàn Westphal)
Looks at the moisturising and protecting properties of newborn babies’
vernix and how scientists are attempting to recreate it in laboratories.
21 April 2001, pages 34-37
The perfume hunters (by Stephanie Pain)
Explains how fragrances are ‘caught’ and developed into new
scents for consumer products.
5 May 2009
Saving face: How safe are cosmetics and body care products? (by Katherine Harmon)
Explains the lack of control and information regarding the safety of cosmetics ingredients in the USA.
Page updated July 2009.