Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Directions for the Preparation of Manuscripts GENERAL POLICY--All papers presented before a meeting or seminar of the SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS or before one of its sections or submitted directly to the Editor will be considered for publication in the Journal. Papers presented before the SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS or one of its sections are the property of the SOCIETY and may not be published in or submitted to other journals. Only if the JOVRNAL OF ThE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS is unable to publish a presented paper may it be published in another journal of the author's choice. Manuscripts received by the Editor will be acknowledged and sent to two members of the Editorial Committee for review. Normally, the Editor will advise the author of acceptance, rejection or need for revision of the manuscript within 10 weeks. The JOtmN^k OF T•E SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS publishes papers concerned with cosmetics or one of the sciences underlying cosmetics as well as other papers of interest to its members. It is the function of the Editorial Committee to set standards, to judge the scientific merit of a paper and to help in the editing of the paper and its preparation for press. The Editorial Committee is charged with the authority to maintain high standards in this Journal. It is, therefore, not the policy of the JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS tO guarantee publication of all submitted papers. The Journal considers manuscripts for publication in the following categories: Review Articles These manuscripts are intended to present the more recent advances in a specific area related to cosmetics. The author of such a review is expected to be actively engaged in the area and capable of presenting a critical evaluation of published reports of a scientific and technical nature. Review articles are solicited by special invitation from the Editor and Editorial Committee and are not subject to review by the Editorial Committee. Original Articles Articles covering original laboratory investigation by the authors in cosmetics and related areas are considered for publication in this category. These papers must be prepared using an acceptable scientific style and adequately referenced. General Articles Articles of a general character may be considered for publication providing they are of a scientific and technical nature. Normally, these articles may be concerned with newer analytical techniques, developments in dermatology, toxicology, etc. It is expected that these reports will be written in a scientific style and be referenced. 795

796 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS Preliminary Communications Short communications which report new findings of sufficient importance to warrant prompt publication are considered. These reports are published immediately following review and acceptance. Technical Notes These are relatively short manuscripts containing new information obtained by laboratory investigation. They do not contain the depth or extent of research involved in an Original Article. In writing, it is recommended that the material be carefully organized and not necessarily given in chronological order. With regard to style, it is essential that colloquialisms, jargon and unusual abbreviations be avoided and that unfamiliar terms be explained carefully. The meaning of rare terms must be clear to all readers, especially those who are not well versed in the language of the publication. Verbose and repetitive style must be avoided. Clarity and brevity are essential to make the text intelligible and to save readers' time. The responsibility for good grammar and correct sentence structure rests with the author. The Editorial Committee will assist foreign authors with minor changes in text to bring it into good English usage. Alternately, foreign authors may get aid from a qualified colleague in the United States to approve revisions and to correct meaning and intent wherever necessary. Major revisions and retyping of the manuscript cannot be undertaken by the Editor, but must be done by the author or his designated colleague. The rules and regulations to the author indicated below are made in an effort to ensure speedy review and publication. Close adherence to these rules will reduce the amount of correspondence between the Editor and the author. Authors are requested to review these notes to avoid delay and disappointment. COPYRIGHT--Manuscripts and the data therein must not have been published previously. Upon acceptance, the manuscript becomes the property of the SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS and may not be produced in part or as a whole without written permission of the Editor. FORWARDING ADDRESS--Manuscripts submitted for publication should include a covering letter and be addressed to the Editor, Dr. Leszek J. Wolfram, Director of Chemical Research, Clairol Inc., 2 Blachley Road, Stamford, CT 06902. PREPARATION OF MANUSCRIPT 1. Formats: Manuscripts must be submitted in triplicate, an original and two copies. The manuscript must be double-spaced, typewritten on good quality white bond paper, approximately 210 mm x 297 mm (8•" x 11"). The title of the manuscript should include the names, addresses (including zip code) and affiliation of the author or authors. The meeting and date at which the paper was presented should be fully identified.