Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics (Hardcover, 3rd edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	Apple Academic Press Inc.
Country of origin:	Canada
Release date:	September 2015
First published:	2016
Editors:	Raja Sivamani • Jared R. Jagdeo • Peter Elsner • Howard I. Maibach
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	458
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4822-1416-1
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Dermatology
LSN:	1-4822-1416-4
Barcode:	9781482214161

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