Cosmeceutical Science in Clinical Practice: Second Edition

Description

Cosmeceuticals – skin care products that fall between a cosmetic and a pharmaceutical, with active ingredients that counter skin aging and promote skin rejuvenation – are an invaluable adjunct to the cosmetic dermatologist or plastic surgeon performing minimally invasive aesthetic procedures. This guide from expert researchers and practitioners explains how best to integrate the potential of cosmeceutical products into the best international clinical practice, with new chapters to cover the very latest developments in this area. The Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy is published in association with the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Contributors 1. Clinical Uses of Copper in Skin Aging and Wound Healing 2. Ultrapotent Antioxidants and Anti-Inflammatories 3. Cosmeceutical Peptides 4. Growth Factors, Cellular Secretome and Exosomes 5. Stem Cell-Derived Cosmetics and Their Use in Clinical Practice 6. Matrix Metalloproteinases 7. Retinoids 8. Neurotransmitter-Affecting Peptides 9. Hyperpigmentation 10. Cosmeceuticals for Hair and Nails 11. Photoprotection (Polypodium leucotomos, UV, and IR Blockers) 12. Nutraceuticals 13. New Delivery Systems for Novel Compounds 14. Cosmeceuticals in Dermatologic Conditions Index