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The carer's cosmetic handbook : simple health and beauty tips for older persons / Sharon Tay.
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EBSCOhost Ebook Public Library Collection - North America- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Tay, Sharon.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Geriatric nursing--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Geriatric nursing.
- Beauty, Personal--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Beauty, Personal.
- Older women--Care--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
- Older women.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (163 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley, 2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This practical handbook is specifically designed to assist carers in looking after their clients' appearances as well as their health, providing a wealth of information on health and beauty care for older people. Throughout the book, Sharon Tay gives easy to follow instructions on appropriate cosmetic techniques.
- Contents:
- front cover; THE CARER'S COSMETIC HANDBOOK Simple Health and Beauty Tips for Older Persons; Contents; Disclaimer; Introduction; CHAPTER 1 Cosmetics; What are cosmetics?; Cosmetic ingredients; Cosmetic absorption; Skin care for the face; Sun safe; Herbal cosmetics; Patch-testing; Cosmetic hygiene care; Useful websites; Glossary; CHAPTER 2 Fingernail andToenail Disorders, Manicures and Pedicures; Fingernail and toenail disorders; Older people in care; Manicures and pedicures; Useful websites; Glossary; CHAPTER 3 Herbal Remedies and Essential Oils; Herbs and essential oils; Herbal infusions
- Quality control of herbs and oilsEssential oils and base oils; Essential oils for the skin; Essential and base oils for the fingernails andtoenails; Application of oils for nail treatment; Oil mixtures for nail treatment; Formula for clay mask; Useful websites; Glossary; CHAPTER 4 Hair Removal Methods for Women; Hair removal methods; Waxing contraindications; Waxing for older women; Facial hair disorders; The eyebrows; Steps to shaping the eyebrows; Useful websites; Glossary; CHAPTER 5 Nutrition and Health; Nutrition; Vitamins and minerals; Nutrition for older people
- Dentures and gum problemsIntake of water; Useful websites; Glossary; CHAPTER 6 The Skin; The skin; The structure of the skin; Skin problems; Useful websites; Glossary; CHAPTER 7 Skin Care andMakeup; Skin cleansing; Facial care for frail older people; Makeup application; The correct colour code; Colour coding for older women; Cosmetic accessories and colour cosmetics; Makeup application tips for older women; Conclusion; Useful websites; Glossary; Bibliography; BACK COVER
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- ISBN:
- 1-282-29732-5
- 9786612297328
- 1-84642-914-5
- OCLC:
- 503563313
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