Cosmeceuticals & active cosmetics : Drugs versus cosmetics (Cosmetic scoence and technology series 27) (2^nd Ed.)

Completely revised and expanded, this second edition thoroughly examines the wide range of new and emerging cosmeceutical compounds, from those with anti-ageing, skin care, moisturising, and protective properties, to anti-microbial and anti-irritant agents. In thirty-eight authoritative chapters, this expansive reference describes process engineering strategies to utilize active ingredients in cosmetics, alternative drugs in dermatology, cosmeceuticals for photoageing and UV care.

Classes. Amino Acids. Antioxidants: Defense Systems in Skin. Botanical Extracts. Cutaneous Barrier Repair. Seborrhoeic Dermatitis. Decorative Products. Depigmentation Agents. Hydroxyacids. Lipids. Moisturizers. Alternative Drugs in Dermatology: An Overview. Cosmeceuticals in Photoaging. Phytosterols. Protective Creams. Sebum. Topical Retinoids. UV Care. Use of Growth Factors in Cosmeceuticals. Substances. Dimethylaminoethanol. Hyaluronan. Kinetin. Melatonin.