1.1. Cosmetic industry worldwide..........................................................................3 1.2. European market of Cosmetics.....................................................................11 1.3. Romanian Cosmetic industry an up to date and competitive one.............14 1.4. National professional organizations in the field of cosmetics and toiletries 23 1.4.1. Romanian Society of Cosmetology (RSC)............................................23 1.4.2. Romanian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (RSCC)...............................24 1.5. International professional organizations in the field of cosmetics and toiletries..................................................................26 1.5.1. COLIPA.................................................................................................26 1.5.2. IFSCC....................................................................................................27 CAP.2. GLOSSARY OF THE FIELD ...................................................................31 CAP.3. COSMETICS AND CARE PRODUCTS .................................................55 3.1. Definition of cosmetics ................................................................................55 3.2. Classification of cosmetics ...........................................................................56 3.3. Skin care products.........................................................................................57 3.3.1. Creams and lotions...............................................................................58 3.3.1.1. Cream formulation ......................................................................62 3.4. Hair care products.........................................................................................64 3.4.1. Shampoos .............................................................................................66 3.4.1.1. Shampoo formulation...................................................................66 3.4.2. Conditioning products .........................................................................69 3.4.3. Waving products ..................................................................................71 3.4.3.1. Formulation of the waving products ...........................................75 3.4.4. Products for hair coloring ....................................................................77 3.4.4.1. Formulation of permanent hair dyes ...........................................79