Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients

Description

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 brandneutral approach 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

Contents

1. Choosing the Right Products
2. Delivering Medicine with Topical Agents
3. Moisturizers
4. Toners
5. Treating Hyperpigmentation
6. Treating Hypopigmentation
7. Biologic Products
8. Herbals Products
9. Cosmeceutical Ingredients
10. Developing a Skin Care Line
11. Testing New Products and Ingredients