Cosmetic Formulation: Principles and Practice

Description

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.  Read more... Foreword -- Cosmetic products : science and senses -- Skin morphology, development and physiology -- Stratum corneum lipid composition and organization -- Immunology of skin and reactivity -- The human nail : structure, properties, therapy and grooming -- Hair morphology, biogenesis, heterogeneity, pathophysiology and hair follicle penetration -- Common cosmetic ingredients : chemistry, actions, safety and products -- Thickening agents -- Surfactants -- Oils -- Moisturizers -- Preservatives -- Powders -- Natural products and stem cells and their commercial aspects in cosmetics. Designed antimicrobial peptides : a new horizon -- Fragrances -- Sunscreens -- Advanced formulation techniques including innovative materials -- Advanced nanoformulation technologies in cosmetic science -- Nanocarrier based formulations : production and cosmeceutic applications -- From formulation design to production : the scale-up process -- Topical products applied to the nail -- Packaging of cosmetics and personal care products -- Sensory analysis applied to cosmetic products -- Assessment of cosmetic formulations : alternative methods (new rules) -- In vitro methods : alternatives to animal testing.