Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics


Book Description

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.




Active Peptides for Skin Care


Book Description

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.




Peptides in Cosmetology


Book Description

Peptide cosmetics are one of the most promising areas of anti-aging cosmetology, allowing you to quickly reduce visible manifestations of skin aging. Due to the impressive efficiency and depth of scientific research, peptides are able to rejuvenate the body and make a person healthy and beautiful in a natural way. This workbook includes The basic concept of peptides; How peptides work in the skin; Varieties of peptides included in cosmetics and problems solved by them; Peptides in anti-aging cosmetology; Benefits of peptide cosmetics; Peptides in hair cosmetics; Peptides in food; And a lot of other useful information. Peptides will allow you to postpone the timing of radical cosmetic interventions for a long time - like Botox injections and even operations. What are the benefits of peptide cosmetics? They provide obvious skin improvement results, and they are harmless to the body! Buy this book to learn everything you need to do to rejuvenate your body and make yourself healthy and beautiful!Choose which one you like more? The Book Available in 3 editions 1. Kindle Edition, 2. Paperback - Full Color Edition, 3. Paperback - Black and White Edition.




Peptides


Book Description

In this book, you'll learn about the modern possibilities of healing and rejuvenation of the human body. You'll learn everything about peptides, their meaning, effects, and benefits. Peptides regulate cell life at the earliest level. They increase the activity of intracellular systems and cell survival. If the cell works well, the whole organs and body will work well. This workbook includes: -The efficiency of peptides, -How to activate peptides, -Peptides in cosmetology, -Peptides in foods - list, -Peptides in sport, -And a lot of other useful information. You'll also learn about the products that contain the richest content of vitamins and minerals necessary for your body to operate normally. This book proves to you that you can solve recovery and rejuvenation problems from within. It's possible for us to do without many advertised offers, different procedures, artificial additives, and so on. Besides, saving your money from buying all kinds of "miracle" services and products is crucial. Along with the latest scientific developments (use of peptides) that have already been discovered, we are surrounded by products with the richest vitamin content (they just need to be known) that we need. By understanding their action, the importance, how to use them, knowing where to find them, you can properly apply them usefully to improve your health and life's quality. Buy this book to learn all you need to do to rejuvenate your body and effectively improve your health!Choose which one you like more? The Book Available in 3 editions: 1. Kindle Edition 2. Paperback - Full Color Edition 3. Paperback - Black and White Edition




Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice


Book Description

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




Handbook of Biopolymer-Based Materials


Book Description

This first systematic scientific reference in the area of micro- and nanostructured biopolymer systems discusses in two volumes the morphology, structure, dynamics, properties and applications of all important biopolymers, as well as their blends, composites, interpenetrating networks and gels. Selected leading researchers from industry, academia, government and private research institutions around the globe comprehensively review recent accomplishments in the field. They examine the current state of the art, new challenges, and opportunities, discussing all the synthetic routes to the generation of both micro- and nano-morphologies, as well as the synthesis, characterization and application of porous biopolymers. An outstanding resource for anyone involved in the fi eld of eco-friendly biomaterials for advanced technologies.




Hair Care


Book Description

This innovative, fully illustrated handbook provides the foundation for understanding the scientific basis for professional hair care. Linking hair physiology with disease states, patient behavior and cosmetic procedures, this book covers: grooming and grooming cosmetics, coloring techniques, permanent curling and straightening, cosmetic induced ha




Principles of Polymer Science and Technology in Cosmetics and Personal Care


Book Description

This valuable reference bridges the widening gap between the knowledge about the use of polymers in the cosmetics industry and the greater understanding of polymeric behaviour necessary for continuing research and development. Providing both a solid grounding in polymer science for novices to the field and fresh insights for experienced researchers, 'Principles of Polymer Science and Technology in Cosmetics and Personal Care' introduces fundamentals of polymers, including their classification, molecular weight definitions, thermodynamics, rheology and properties in the solid and semi-solid state.




Marine Cosmeceuticals


Book Description

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.




Cosmetic Science and Technology: Theoretical Principles and Applications


Book Description

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