George William Askinson

Perfumes and Their Preparation with a Detailed Description of Aromatic Substances; Their Nature, Tests of Purity, and Wholesale Manufacture George William Askinson

This book is a practical book that teaches you how to easily make a wide variety of perfumes. You will develop in-depth knowledge on: - aromatic plant substances used in perfumery- chemicals used in perfumery.- how to extract odors- special characteristics of aromatic substances- adulterations of essential oils and their recognition- essences or extracts used in perfumery- how to make the most important essences and extracts.- how to prepare perfume for skin care.- how to prepare hair care perfume.- how to make various beauty products.- the manufacture of handkerchief perfumes, bouquets or aromatic waters.- formulas for handkerchief perfumes- how to make ammoniacal and acidic fragrances- how to make dry perfumes- how to make perfumes used for fumigation.- hygienic and cosmetic perfumery.- preparations for skin care.- formulas for the preparation of emulsions, meals, pasta, vegetable milk and cold creams.- preparations used for hair care (hair pomades and oils).- formulas for the manufacture of hair pomades and oils- preparations for the care of the mouth- cosmetic perfumery.- cosmetics for the skin and lotions for the face.- hair cosmetics- hair dyes and depilatories- wax ointments, bandolines and brilliantines- the colors used in perfumery- utensils used in the toilet