Memories of a Cosmetically Disturbed Mind

Abstract

It is difficult for me to review this book written from a friend of mine not more living among us. Many times I discussed some of the reported topics with Johann during meeting hold in different countries, underlining the same criticisms on the meaning of natural, the consumer perception on chemicals, the real cosmetic activity, or where Cosmetic Science is going. I remember the discussion during the In-Cosmetics in Barcelona about some experimental data reported from a paper having not statistical significance. It was an in vivo study made with no more than 10 people divided in two groups! The obtained result was an 18% increase in moisturization with an evident anti wrinkling activity!!! This was one of the afternoon papers reporting all marketing claims without real results.