Cosmeceuticals

Cosmeceuticals
Author: J. Comstock
Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3318066907

Cosmeceuticals are ingredients or products that provide cosmetic and therapeutic benefits and which can be obtained without a prescription. They are one of the fastest growing segments in the personal care product market. Even in the worst economic climate, sales of cosmetics remain robust. Beauty enhancers are our best means of feel-good escapism, and we are not about to give them up. The ingredients, sales locations, and the regulation of sales are dynamic aspects of the industry. Here we give you a heads-up on where the market is going so you can make strategic decisions for your practice. This book will give you an understanding of facial cosmeceuticals examining the needs of the face, moisturizer formulation, noninvasive testing, and clinical evaluation to establish efficacy. It sheds light on topics such as the delivery mechanisms of active ingredients, vitamin A and C and other antioxidants, growth factors and stem cells, peptides, or amino acids. Topics also include the use of cosmeceuticals for the treatment of acne, rosacea, and hair loss and for hair care as well as the treatment of scars and cosmeceuticals for sun protection and protection from pollution. It also covers aspects of nutraceuticals and diets for healthy skin.

Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Cosmeceuticals E-Book

Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series: Cosmeceuticals E-Book
Author: Zoe Diana Draelos
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2008-10-31
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1437720943

This newly revised title helps you incorporate the very latest in cosmeceuticals into your busy practice. Succinctly written and lavishly illustrated, this book focuses on procedural how-to’s and offer step-by-step advice on proper techniques, pitfalls, and tricks of the trade—so you can refine and hone your skills...and expand your repertoire. Contains valuable advice from board-certified dermatologist Zoe Diana Draelos, MD to help you make the best possible recommendations for your patients. Provides a wealth of color illustrations and photographs that depict cases as they appear in practice so you can visualize techniques clearly. Includes a new chapter dedicated to the future of cosmeceuticals to keep you completely current. Features new uses for botanicals.

Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics

Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics
Author: Raja K Sivamani
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2015-09-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1482214172

Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics discusses the science of nearly two dozen cosmeceuticals used today. This third edition provides ample evidence on specific cosmeceutical substances, their classes of use, skin conditions for which they are used, and points of interest arising from other considerations, such as toxicology and manufacturing. The book discusses both cosmetic and therapeutic uses of cosmeceuticals for various conditions including rosacea, dry skin, alopecia, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, purpura, and vitiligo. Active ingredients in the following products are discussed: caffeine, curcumin, green tea, Rhodiola rosea, milk thistle, and more. Also covered are topical peptides and proteins, amino acids and derivatives, antioxidants, vitamins E and C, niacinamide, botanical extracts, and biomarine actives. Providing ample scientific references, this book is an excellent guide to understanding the science behind the use of cosmeceuticals to treat a variety of dermatological conditions.

Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice

Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice
Author: Patricia K. Farris
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2013-11-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118384806

Provide expert advice on cosmeceuticals and integrate them into your cosmetic practice Patients look to you for expert advice on topical skin care product, and cosmeceuticals are an important innovation. They want to know which products will work best for them. But new products seem to appear almost daily. How can you provide your patients with effective advice on how and when to use cosmeceuticals? In Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice, Dr Farris has invited leading experts, including cosmetic chemists, researchers and cosmetic dermatologists, to provide these answers. Together they have analysed and synthesized the evidence and combined it with their experience to provide you with best-practice advice on the most effective way to apply cosmeceuticals in your everyday practice. This book explains: • How cosmeceutical products are developed, tested and how they work • The most up-to-date key ingredients such as: Vitamin antioxidants Botanicals Peptides Growth factors Stem cells • How to use cosmeceuticals in practice Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice shows you how to improve the health and appearance of your patients’ skin. Titles of related interest Dermatologic Surgery: Step by Step Nouri (ed.); ISBN 978-1-4443-3067-0 Ethnic Dermatology: Principles and Practice Dadize, Petit, Alexis (eds); ISBN 978-0-470-65857-4 Diagnostic Dermoscopy: The Illustrated Guide Bowling; ISBN 978-1-4051-9855-4

Cosmeceuticals E-Book

Cosmeceuticals E-Book
Author: Zoe Diana Draelos
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2014-09-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323340504

Improve your knowledge and treat patients with confidence using today's most advanced cosmeceutical treatments and expert guidance from author Zoe Diana Draelos, MD. Cosmeceuticals, 3rd Edition, a volume in the Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology Series, covers cutting-edge content, keeping you up to date with developments in this rapidly-moving field so you can offer your patients the latest cosmeceutical therapies with optimal results. - Consult this title on your favorite e-reader. - Stay on top of more than "just the basics" concerning cosmetics and skin care and deliver the state-of-the-art expertise your patients are looking for. - Expand your repertoire and refine your skills with a wealth of color illustrations and photographs depicting cases as they appear in practice. - Learn new uses for botanicals, including soy and green tea, as well as vitamin antioxidants, peptides, growth factors, and stem cells. - View videos online and see, step by step, how cosmeceuticals can make a difference in treating wrinkles and fine lines, facial redness, dry skin, and acne. - Find what you need quickly with new summaries and keypoints at the start of each chapter. - Browse the fully searchable text online at expertconsult.com, along with expanded video content and downloadable images.

Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients

Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients
Author: Leslie S. Baumann
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2014-10-22
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0071793992

UNDERSTAND WHAT INGREDIENTS WORK FOR VARIOUS SKIN TYPES AND WHY WITH THE HELP OF THIS UNIQUE TEXT Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients helps skin-care professionals understand topical drug delivery through cosmeceuticals, the scientific basis of cosmetic ingredients, and the challenges of using either in a skin care regimen. The author addresses myths and misconseptions about specific ingredients and carefully details what each can and cannot do. It provides an unbiased brandneutralapproach along with detailed information and references to published evidence. Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients is logically divided into ten sections: Cleansing Agents Moisturizing Agents Barrier Repair Ingredients Skin Lightening Agents Antioxidants Vitamins Other Ingredients (Coenzyme Q10, Ginger, Honey, etc.) Anti-Inflammatory Agents Anti-Acne Ingredients Anti-Aging Ingredients

Marine Cosmeceuticals

Marine Cosmeceuticals
Author: Se-Kwon Kim
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1439860297

Marine Cosmeceuticals: Trends and Prospects is a consolidated overview of the marine environment as a productive source of novel cosmeceuticals. It accumulates the latest research in this field from around the globe, highlighting the potential of marine micro and macro flora and fauna as effective agents for the development of novel cosmeceuticals.

New Cosmetic Science

New Cosmetic Science
Author: T. Mitsui
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 523
Release: 1997-06-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0080537499

Cosmetic science covers the fields from natural sciences to human and social sciences, and is an important interdisciplinary element in various scientific disciples. New Cosmetic Science is a completely updated comprehensive review of its 35 year old counterpart Cosmetic Science. New Cosmetic Science has been written to give as many people as possible a better understanding of the subject, from scientists and technologists specializing in cosmetic research and manufacturing, to students of cosmetic science, and people with a wide range of interests concerning cosmetics.The relationship between the various disciplines comprising cosmetic science, and cosmetics, is described in Part I. In addition to discussing the safety of cosmetics, the "Usefulness of Cosmetics", rapidly becoming an important theme, is described using research examples. The latest findings on cosmetic stability are presented, as are databases, books and magazines, increasingly used by cosmetic scientists. Part II deals with cosmetics from a usage viewpoint, including skin care cosmetics, makeup cosmetics, hair care cosmetics, fragrances, body cosmetics, and oral care cosmetics. Oral care cosmetics and body cosmetics are presented with product performance, types, main components, prescriptions and manufacturing methods described for each item.This excellent volume enlightens the reader not only on current cosmetics and usage, but indicates future progress enlarging the beneficial effects of cosmetics. Products with better pharmaceutical properties (cosmeceuticals), working both physically and psychologically, are also highlighted.

Cosmetic Creams

Cosmetic Creams
Author: Wilfried Rähse
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 502
Release: 2020-01-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3527343989

A guide to cosmetic creams that focuses on formulation, production, and safety concerns Cosmetic Creams: Development, Manufacture and Marketing of Effective Skin Care Products puts the focus on the structure and formulation of a cosmetic cream, the production process, the effect of each ingredient, as well as safety considerations. Comprehensive in scope, the book contains a basic definition of cosmetics and describes the types of skin creams currently on the market, the major ingredients used, and example compositions. The author, Wilfried Rähse?a noted expert on the topic?offers guidelines for estimating manufacturing costs and includes procedures for an effective safety assessment. The book contains information on various aspects of skin penetration and production and covers issues like materials used and hygienic packaging. In addition, Rähse reviews legal regulations with an emphasis on the European market. He discusses GMP and EHEDG directives. This important book: -Offers a comprehensive resource that explores all aspects of cosmetic cream manufacturing and marketing -Provides valuable guidelines for practitioners in the field -Covers the underlying technologies of cosmetic creams -Includes a review of raw material and manufacturing costs, hygiene and safety, and legal regulations -Written by an author with more than 30 years? experience in the industry Written for cosmetic chemists, chemists in industry, chemical engineers, dermatologists, Cosmetic Creams: Development, Manufacture and Marketing of Effective Skin Care Products, offers a unique industrial perspective of the topic that is comprehensive in scope.

Glycerine

Glycerine
Author: Eric Jungermann
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2018-05-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1351444581

This book comprehensively covers the chemical and physical properties and manufacturing and handling procedures of glycerine and the use of this material in cosmetic and personal care products and in other industrial areas such as testing laboratories and manufacturing and marketing sectors.