Health and beauty for mind and body

The Science of Skin Care

Experience the beautiful side of biology and chemistry with this unique collection of experiments. Learn how to care for your skin, hair and nails so they are healthy and radiant.

Start by building a foundation in basic dermatology, and then learn about the chemistry of oils, gels and lotions. Next, mix your own personalized beauty formulas from the cosmetic bases in the kit and natural ingredients from your local market.

Finally, learn how to apply your creations to your body, face, lips, nails and eyes. You will also learn the hygiene and safety necessary for proper skin care. The kit includes seventeen different cosmetics base substances to make personalized makeup, lip gloss, body lotion, face creme and shower gel.

The full-color 48-page book guides you through the science and history of cosmetics, and gives dozens of beauty recipes and techniques. Ages 12 and up.

• mix your own personalized cosmetics
• experiment with healthy beauty recipes
• find out how to apply makeup like a pro
• learn how to care for your skin
• read the history of beauty products
• discover what cosmetics are made of
• study the biology of skin, hair and nails
• make gifts for your friends