1. General introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface V
3. Contents IX
4. 1. General introduction 1
5. 2. Surfactants used in cosmetic and personal care formulations, their properties and surfactant– polymer interaction 11
6. 3. Polymeric surfactants in cosmetic formulations 51
7. 4. Self-assembly structures in cosmetic formulations 73
8. 5. Interaction forces between particles or droplets in cosmetic formulations and their combination 83
9. 6. Formulation of cosmetic emulsions 105
10. 7. Formulation of nanoemulsions in cosmetics 147
11. 8. Formulation of multiple emulsions in cosmetics 179
12. 9. Liposomes and vesicles in cosmetic formulations 193
13. 10. Formulation of shampoos 201
14. 11. Formulation of hair conditioners in shampoos 217
15. 12. Formulation of sunscreens for UV protection 231
16. 13. Formulation of colour cosmetics 249
17. 14. Industrial examples of cosmetic and personal care formulations 271
18. Index 287