01A dependable starting point
Find the details in one place
Look up ingredient identity, plant sources, characteristics and uses within a consistent reference structure.
Ingredients of natural origin / A scientific view
Modern Cosmetics Book – Ingredients of Natural Origin, A Scientific View, Volume 1
120,00 €
482
Pages
24
Chapters
290
Monographs
500+
Ingredients
Open the book
Knowledge you
can see.
Botanical photography, ingredient profiles and scientific detail. Take a look at a few pages from inside the book.
Explore an ingredient profile
Pomegranate oil · Pages 134–135
Discover the chapters
Chapter 8 · Moisturisers and humectants
Look closer at the science
Emollients and occlusives · Pages 174–175
Actual pages from the book · Click a spread to explore
From information to understanding
A book you open
with a question.
And return to whenever you want to look a little closer.
Four reasons to keep it within reach.
02Knowledge with context
Understand the reasoning
Explore mechanisms and supporting research alongside ingredient descriptions, so your learning goes beyond a name on a label.
03Room for fresh ideas
Keep your curiosity moving
Follow a question about an ingredient, a cosmetic function or a formulation idea, and discover connections worth exploring.
04A reference that stays useful
Build a foundation you can revisit
Use the introductory chapters for context, then return to individual profiles as your interests and experience develop.
See the layout, photography and level of detail for yourself before you decide.
Explore the book preview ↗ (PDF, opens in a new tab)One ingredient. A whole new perspective.
Go beyond
the label.
From a familiar name to a deeper understanding. Explore the layers that make an ingredient worth investigating.
See the pages for yourself ↗01 / Identity
Start with the name.
Find INCI identities and compare cosmetic ingredients.
02 / Botany
Follow it to the source.
Discover the plants behind the ingredients and explore their natural origins.
03 / Properties
Look a little deeper.
Explore composition, characteristics and practical properties within each ingredient profile.
04 / Research
Connect the evidence.
Read about cosmetic uses, mechanisms and supporting research, then follow the references.
Find your starting point
Different questions.
A shared curiosity.
Formulators & brand founders
Investigate raw materials and connect ingredient research with your formulation questions.
Students & professionals
Build context, revisit topics and follow references for deeper study.
Curious cosmetic users
Get to know the ingredients you encounter and develop a more informed interest in cosmetics.
Before you turn the first page
A few helpful
answers.
Does it include finished formulas?
The book focuses on ingredients rather than step-by-step formulation recipes. Recommended concentrations are included where appropriate.
Can I see the inside before ordering?
Yes. The free PDF preview shows selected interior pages. You can also explore the spreads displayed on this page.
Will I need to read it cover to cover?
You can use it as a reference: start with a question, consult an ingredient profile and follow the topics that interest you.
How should I use the research?
Use the book as a foundation for learning and further investigation. Check current sources when making formulation, safety or regulatory decisions.
Research / Education / Formulation
Meet the co-editor
A scientific mind.
A natural curiosity.
Prof. Nina Kočevar Glavač, PhD
Nina’s work spans medicinal plants, natural cosmetic ingredients and formulation. She lectures and researches at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Ljubljana, and shares her knowledge with professionals and the public.
Modern Cosmetics brings together the work of 11 scientists. Nina’s expertise also informs CosmEthically ACTIVE and its approach to cosmetic assessment.
Meet Modern CosmEthics ↗Educators. Formulators. Curious minds.
Why they keep
coming back to it.
Published review excerpts, with the people and perspectives behind them.
Lise Andersen
LisaLise
This book offers something uncommon to most resource books, and that is inspiration.
Review focus · Editorial summary
Connects plant knowledge with formulation questions and fresh ideas.
Lorraine Dallmeier
Formula Botanica
This book definitely belongs in your collection!
Review focus · Editorial summary
Recommends the book as a research resource for cosmetic formulators.
Marie Rayma
Humblebee & Me
The writing is clear, concise, and easy to understand without being simplistic.
Review focus · Editorial summary
Values readable ingredient profiles and the inspiration she finds while researching.
Reader feedback / February 2022
A place on
their bookshelf.
Published results from a survey of book owners.
Historical survey results, separate from this store’s current customer reviews. The source does not state the respondent count.
Reader satisfaction
4.5 / 5
Rating shown in the published book-owner survey results.
Would recommend
100 %
Survey respondents who would recommend the book to a friend.
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a compact and easy-to-read reference book
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Describes an accessible reference for readers with an interest in ingredients.
Rebecca Wright
Botanical Formulations
What I enjoy about the book is that you can tackle your research in a number of ways.
Review focus · Editorial summary
Explains how to investigate by ingredient, skin concern or formulation question.
Barbara Fortuna
Naturi
major help in building my own cosmetic brand Naturi
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Describes its usefulness while developing her own cosmetics brand.
Jure Rainer
Rainer cosmetics
readable and understandable to general public
Review focus · Editorial summary
Highlights accessibility for general readers alongside professional use.
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