77O JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY The spectra volume contains 466 spectra of surfactants, raw materials used in their manufacture, decom- position products, and inorganic compounds frequently present in detergent compositions. Dieter Hummel's two volumes can be recommended to all chemists concerned with the identification of surfactants, with the confident ex- pectation that they will be used frequently. However, they are not a final answer to surfactant analy- sis. Much original work is still needed in the use of thin layer chromatography, gas-liquid chro- matography, nuclear magnetic res- onance and other instrumental methods to cope with the increasing complexity of surfactant analysis and to meet the demand for more precise answers.--LLoYD I. OsIpow, Foster D. Snell, Inc. HANDBOOK OF COSMETIC SCIENCE, edited by H. W. Hibbott. A Perg- amon Press Book distributed by The MacMillan Co., New York. 1963. 563 pages, illustrated and indexed. Price $14. This book is the result of a course in Cosmetic Chemistry or- ganized by the Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Great Britain and offered for several years at Brunell College in London. The book is made up of 26 chapters contributed by 18 authors from academic and industrial fields. Each chapter is relatively short and probably rep- esents no more than one or two lectures as delivered during the ourse. Even a superficial review of this volume will clearly indicate that it offers nothing new and represents only a summary of the status of cosmetic scmnce today. Regard- less of the truth of this statement, there can be no doubt that a book which achieves these results de- serves a place on the book shelf of OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS all who are concerned with cos- metic chemistry and cosmetic for- mulation. To this reviewer, several chapters appear of special interest because they emphasize areas of particular importance to cosmetic chemists, whether they are students or pro- fessionals. These chapters are con- cerned with Chemistry of Surface Active Agents and Physical Chem- istry of Surface Active Agents, both by B. A. Scott, and Cosmetic Emulsions by R. Clark and Micro- biology by Doreen L. Wcdderburn. In addition, the volume covers the usual cosmetic subjects such as raw materials and the structure of hair and skin and includes a group of chapters concerned with actual formulations and techniques for formulations. This reviewer can find no fault with this book, and it can be highly recommended to all who are in- terested in learning more about cosmetic science. For the student, this book should be an excellent introduction for the established professional, it should prove to be a sound, although not comprehensive, reference.--M. M. RIEGER, Warner- Lambert Pharmaceutical Co. COSMETICS AND THE SKIN by F. V. Wells and Irwin I. Lubowe. Rein- hold Publishing Corp., New York, N.Y. 1964. 690 pages, indexed. Price $22. Two well-known authors, one the editor of a British Journal on soap, perfumery and cosmetics, the other a professor of dermatology, have combined their talents with those of six contributors to produce a book that covers a wide spectrum of subjects. This is a cooperative venture into the diverse fields of dermatology and cosmetic tech- nology, the latter a not too well-de- fined science that encompasses and blends the skills of specialists in the

JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS 771 chemical, physical, biological and medical areas of scientific and practical knowledge. A condensed presentation of the fundamentals of skin and closely related structures are brought together as a preface to the discussion of many different cosmetic product and special topic areas. It is all presented in chap- ters organized along the following lines: Part Z--eight chapters devoted to a discussion of the skin, its proper- ties, physiological changes and sen- sitivity. The recorded list of chem- ical agents and natural products that may produce allergic reactions on skin is long and may or may not be accurate, depending on the view- point, experience and background knowledge of the reader. The dis- cussion and bibliography are suf- ficiently comprehensive to take care of the needs of the cosmetic chemist interested in a condensed and prac- tical approach to this subject. Part 2--nine chapters on prep- arations for the facial skin broken down into the following major headings: 1, vanishing creams 2, other facial creams 3, supple- mental creams 4, make-up prep- arations 5, rouge and eye make-up 6, lipsticks and lipsalves 7, face masks and packs 8, face powders 9, treatment cosmetics. Each chap- ter ends in a reference and patent bibliography. Part 3--one chapter on prepara- tions for oral hygiene. This is a rather short chapter and, except for the bibliography, is lacking in useful information. Part Y--five chapters on prepara- tions for the hand and feet, divided into the following major headings: 1, hand creams and lotions 2, protective creams 3, marecure preparations 4, foot preparations 5, antifungal therapy. Suggested formulas could well be updated. Part 5--six chapters on body cosmetics divided into the major headings: 1, bath preparations 2, deodorants and antiperspirants 3, depilatories 4, skin perfumes 5, dusting powders 6, sunscreen preparations. Part 6--five chapters on prepara- tions for the hair: 1, shampoos 2, hair grooming aids 3, hair dyes, tints and bleaches 4, permanent waving 5, hair and scalp condi- tioners. Part 7--two chapters on toilet- ties and cosmetics for men: 1, pre- and after-shave preparations 2, shaving preparations. Part 8--two chapters on spe- cialized cosmetics: 1, aerosol cos- metics 2, miscellaneous cosmetics. Part 9--guest authored chapters on special topics include: 1, labora- tory evaluation of new cosmetic in- gredients 2, laboratory'evaluation of steroid hormones 3, allantoin and its aluminum complexes 4, bio- logical role and practical uses of squalene and squalane 5, white mineral oils and petroleums. In addition, chapters on emulsifying agents, preservatives and antioxi- dants, cosmetic colorants and spe- cialized additives can be found. Each chapter of the book has an extensive bibliography. This should be of great value to the reader as a technical reference. Formulas used to illustrate the subjects cov- ered in each chapter are, in many instances, drawn from industry jour- hals and suppliers literature and probably will not give serviceable or up-to-date cosmetic products. The index is somewhat abbreviated. The broad scope of this book and the extensive and diverse coverage of references and cosmetic patents in the bibliography will make this volume a good addition to the reference book shelf of the cosmetic chemist and the dermatologist.-- H. IS^COFF, International Flavors and Fragrances.