Click to enlargePreservatives for Cosmetics

David Steinberg
Hardcover
137 pages
Published 2006
ISBN-10: 1-932633-12-X
ISBN-13: 978-1-932633-12-2

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This essential reference book, Preservatives for Cosmetics, Second Edition is of vital importance to formulators and finished-goods marketers from both a regulatory and new ingredient standpoint. Updated from his 1996 original, author David Steinberg has added several new sections including a review of water activity and HACCP as well as non-preservative ingredients that act as preservatives.

Formulators are acutely aware of the need to adequately preserve their products to ensure the product’s safety and be in compliance with the US Food & Drug Administration, EU and other international regulations. Steinberg reviews the current provisions and requirements of several regulatory bodies plus includes chapters on:

  • Common Preservatives
  • Other Preservatives
  • Combinations and Solutions
  • Preservatives as Active Ingredients
  • “Natural” Preservatives
  • Non-Traditional Preservatives
  • Water Activity (HACCP)
  • Antioxidants
  • Chelating Agents

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Author Expertise

David C. Steinberg is President of Steinberg and Associates, a cosmetic consulting firm. David writes a column for Cosmetics and Toiletries and is a Fellow in the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Dave is an Adjunct Professor at Farleigh Dickinson University and an instructor for the Society of Cosmetic Chemists. Dave is a past President of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists.

Reviews:

Read a review by Dr. Trevor G. Blease, Applications Expert, Uniqema UK

"I found that David Steinberg's ‘Preservatives for Cosmetics’ was a useful reference because it presented a great deal of information on preservatives in succinct, easy-to-understand text and tables. Besides updating preservative material in the second edition, Mr. Steinberg's inclusion of personal experiences and insights brings the subject to life and helps the reader understand the interplay between scientific and regulatory issues."
- Don Orth, PhD, world-renown microbiologist

"I fully support this effort to update the monograph on the general subject on preservatives. It is vital that formulators and regulators learn about these substances. This book should be a welcome reference work for all participants in the cosmetic industry."
- Martin Rieger PhD,C&T contributor

“This book sheds light on a complex and ever-changing topic of interest to all cosmetic chemists. Drawing on his many years of experience, David has put together a book that is as well-written for the beginner as it is for the well-seasoned formulator. One can pick out small sections of immediate interest or read in more depth for a broader understanding. A number of relatively new concepts like water activity and Period after Opening are covered. Book is timely, pointed and on track. A great addition to your bookshelf.”
- Tony O’Lenick, Siltech LLC


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