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Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics: Drugs vs. Cosmetics, Second Edition (Cosmetic Science and Technology, Volume 27)

Book information

Publisher
Informa Healthcare
Year
2005
ISBN
0824759435, 9780824759438
LCC
RL801 .C67 2005
Open Library ID
OL19292845M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5280463 bytes)
Series
Cosmetic Science and Technology 27
Edition
2
Pages
698\698
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Completely revised and expanded, this second edition thoroughly examines the wide array of new and emerging cosmeceutical compounds from antiaging, skin care and repair, moisturizing, and protective compounds to agents with antimicrobial and antiirritant properties. In 38 authoritative chapters, this reference describes process engineering strategies to utilize active ingredients in cosmetics, alternative drugs in dermatology, cosmeceuticals for photoaging and UV care, the use of growth factors in cosmecuticals, substances for the management of unwanted facial hair, and the most recent issues in consumer safety.

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