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This book is a compilation of all cosmetic products or body and beauty- care products intended to be of theoretical or practical help to students at graduate level of pharmacy. A broad spectrum has been attempted so that the book can also be useful to dermatologists physicians professional cosmetologists beauty parlour and hair dresser training courses and even non-technical persons interested to know about cosmetics. The formulations reproduced range from oriental to occidental old to modern employinq natural and synthetic ingredients. The manufacturing instructions conform to a standard procedure. It is a comprehensive book which studies manufacturing packing and application of all cosmetics used in both East and West. Research scientists in cosmetics will also find this useful. About the Author M. Vimaladevi is one of the senior teachers in the country in pharmaceutical technology. Until the year 2000 she was the only woman Professor in Indian universities in pharmacy. She has taught all pharmaceutical technology subjects for the last 37 years and is a specialist in cosmetics and herbal cosmetic technology and formulations. This is reflected in her second volume on Herbal Cosmetics. She is the Founder President of Indian Cosmetic Technologists Association and member of many professional bodies national and international. She is a veteran teacher administrator and CEO of a herbal cosmetics industry. She is a rare personality as an academician with rich industrial experience in pharmaceuticals cosmetics and neutraceuticals. She is a visiting Professor in many universities and a consultant/adviser for industries. She is widely travelled and has participated in many national and international conferences and chaired sessions.