Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology


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Edited by a team of experienced and internationally renowned contributors, the updated Third Edition is the standard reference for cosmetic chemists and dermatologists seeking the latest innovations and technology for the formulation, design, testing, use, and production of cosmetic products for skin, hair, and nails.New features in the Third Editi







Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary


Book Description

Milady's Skin Care and Cosmetic Ingredients Dictionary, third edition, is a multi-purpose resource for cosmetic professionals and consumers alike. Part one puts cosmetics in the context of skin care. It provides an overview of skin physiology. In order to understand how and why a product works it is essential to understand how the skin works. It gives an overview of the complexity of cosmetic chemistry particularly with respect to product penetration, and highlights the current challenges facing cosmetic formulators. In addition, it offers comprehensive discussion of the various skin types and conditions in order to help professionals in their product selection. Lastly, it defines common cosmetic industry terminology used by cosmetic manufacturers, professional estheticians, marketers and the media. The second part is dedicated to helping cosmetic users identify the function and purpose of specific ingredients. It is an alphabetical dictionary that lists and describes not only active principles but all other categories of ingredients that comprise a skin care cosmetic. As scientific knowledge of skin physiology and cosmetic chemistry advances, so do cosmetic products. This volume puts everything in context in an easy to read, easy to understand, user-friendly format.




Aromatherapy Handbook for Beauty, Hair, and Skin Care


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Provides recipes for a variety of natural cosmetics and perfumes based on the use of essential oils.




Cosmetic Science and Technology: Theoretical Principles and Applications


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Cosmetic Science and Technology: Theoretical Principles and Applications covers the fundamental aspects of cosmetic science that are necessary to understand material development, formulation, and the dermatological effects that result from the use of these products. The book fulfills this role by offering a comprehensive view of cosmetic science and technology, including environmental and dermatological concerns. As the cosmetics field quickly applies cutting-edge research to high value commercial products that have a large impact in our lives and on the world's economy, this book is an indispensable source of information that is ideal for experienced researchers and scientists, as well as non-scientists who want to learn more about this topic on an introductory level. - Covers the science, preparation, function, and interaction of cosmetic products with skin - Addresses safety and environmental concerns related to cosmetics and their use - Provides a graphical summary with short introductory explanation for each topic - Relates product type performance to its main components - Describes manufacturing methods of oral care cosmetics and body cosmetics in a systematic manner




Cosmetic Formulation


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Cosmetics are the most widely applied products to the skin and include creams, lotions, gels and sprays. Their formulation, design and manufacturing ranges from large cosmetic houses to small private companies. This book covers the current science in the formulations of cosmetics applied to the skin. It includes basic formulation, skin science, advanced formulation, and cosmetic product development, including both descriptive and mechanistic content with an emphasis on practical aspects. Key Features: Covers cosmetic products/formulation from theory to practice Includes case studies to illustrate real-life formulation development and problem solving Offers a practical, user-friendly approach, relying on the work of recognized experts in the field Provides insights into the future directions in cosmetic product development Presents basic formulation, skin science, advanced formulation and cosmetic product development




Skin Care Student


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As a student in the esthetician field, I was looking for a book I couldn't find. I wanted a book that was straight forward and answered my questions without being too technical. I wanted to understand what I was being taught. I needed it to "click" with so much information coming at me at once. Some of my questions seemed too simple to ask, while others veered off topic. This book is written in a question and answer format and also includes lists and charts. It's a book for the beginner, the student looking for an easier way to absorb what you're being taught. It can also be used for the intermediate esthetician as a quick study guide and refresher. This is the book I was looking for while I was in school, but never found. esthetician students, esthetician, aesthetician, esty, esty students, skin care, skin care student, esthetician text




Active Peptides for Skin Care


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Active Peptides for Skin Care is one of the first books on the market that specifically deals with the application of peptides in the field of skin care. The book outlines the basic background to skin and peptides, describes the technical methods for transdermal administration of peptides to exert their effects, and introduces the key issue of quality control methods commonly used to ensure the effectiveness and safety of peptides.The book also covers the mechanism of action and application cases of different efficacies of skin peptides, such as: whitening and spot removal, prolonging and repairing, anti-allergy and soothing, anti-hair loss and growth, improving wrinkles, breast enlargement and slimming, acne repair, eye care, repairing stretch marks, etc. - Provides an overview of the basics of skin and peptides and describes the technical means of transdermal delivery of peptides for their application - Introduces the key issue of the quality control methods commonly used to ensure the efficacy and safety of peptides - Discusses the mechanism of action and application cases of different skin active peptides, such as whitening and spot removal, prolonging and repairing, anti-allergy and soothing, hair loss prevention, wrinkle improvement, slimming, acne, eye care, stretch mark repair, etc.




Handbook of Non-Invasive Methods and the Skin


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With contributions from prominent experts, this comprehensive handbook covers the field of non-invasive biophysical measurement methods in clinical and experimental dermatology. Structured to provide both educational and practical information, the book has proven to be of value to both young researchers and senior scientists. All coverage of major evaluation and measurement methods share a consistent format, covering scope, sources of error, application, and validity. The second edition incorporates 69 revised chapters and 95 new chapters covering topics such as computer technique, imaging techniques, skin friction, barrier functions, and more.