Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking the latest innovations and technology for the formulation, design, testing, use, and production of cosmetic products for skin, hair, and nails. New to this fourth edition are chapters on dermatocosmetic vehicles, surface film, causes and measurement of skin aging, make-up products, skin healing, cosmetics in sports, cosmetotextiles, nutricosmetics, natural ingredients, cosmeceuticals, and regulatory vigilance.

Review

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Biophysical Characteristics of the Skin: Relation to Racer Sexr Ager and Site
Chapter 3: Ethnic Differences in Skin Properties*: The Objective Data
Chapter 4: Sensitive Skin: Sensory,. Clinical,, and Physiological Factors
Chapter 5: Neurophysiology of Self-Perceived Sensitive-Skin Subjects by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Chapter 6: Tests for Sensitive Skin
Chapter 7: Mechanisms of Skin Hydration
Chapter 8: Hydrating Substances
Chapter 9: Skin Care Products
Chapter 10: Confocal Raman Spectroscopy for In Vivo Skin Hydration Measurement
Chapter 11: Evaluation of the Barrier Function of Skin Using Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL): A Critical Overview
Chapter 12: Percutaneous Penetration Enhancers: An Overview
Chapter 13: Human Skin Buffering Capacity: An Updated Overview
Chapter 14: Skin pH and Skin Flora
Chapter 15: The “Magic” Effects of Dermatologic and Cosmetic Vehicles
Chapter 16: Dissolution of Materials in Contact with Skin Film Liquids
Chapter 17: Skin Care Occlusive Ingredients
Chapter 18: Skin Ageprint: The Causative Factors
Chapter 19: New Perspectives in the Control of the Skin Aging Process
Chapter 20: Skin Aging: Microrelief and Wrinkle Measurements
Chapter 21: Smoking and Skin Aging
Chapter 22: Antioxidants
Chapter 23: UV Filters
Chapter 24: Sun Protection and Sunscreens
Chapter 25: Sun and After-Sun Products
Chapter 26: Living Skin Equivalents and Skin Organ Culture: Preclinical Models for Cosmetic Efficacy Testing
Chapter 27: Sensory Effects and Irritation: A Strong Relationship
Chapter 28: Silicones: A Key Ingredient in Cosmetic and Toiletry Formulations
Chapter 29: Tribology of Skin
Chapter 30: Skin Wettability and Friction
Chapter 31: Principles and Mechanisms of Skin Irritation
Chapter 32: Mechanism of Skin Irritation by Surfactants and AntFIrritants* for Surfactant-Based Products
Chapter 33: In Vivo Irritation
Chapter 34: Noninvasive Clinical Assessment of Skin Inflammation
Chapter 35: Ethnicity as a Possible Endogenous Factor in Irritant Contact Dermatitis: Comparing the Irritant Response among Caucasians, Blacks, and Asians
Chapter 36: Allergy and Hypoallergenic Products
Chapter 37: Anti-Itch Testing (Antipruritics)
Chapter 38: Determination of Skin Color in Relation to Ethnicity, Gender, Aqe, Site, and Environmental Factors: An Overview
Chapter 39: Skin Care Products: Artificial Tanning
Chapter 40: Skin Whitening Agents
Chapter 41: Decorative Products
Chapter 42: Removal Methods and Evaluation of Removal of Makeup Products
Chapter 43: Skin Radiance Measurement
Chapter 44: Anticellulite Products and Treatments
Chapter 45: Skin Healing: Integrating Scientific Advances into Cosmetic Practice
Chapter 46: Baby Care Products
Chapter 47: Cosmetics for the Elderly
Chapter 48: Antiperspirants
Chapter 49: Deodorants
Chapter 50: Use of Cosmetics in Sports
Chapter 51: Cosmetotextiles: A New Aspect of Technical Textiles
Chapter 52: Measuring Hair
Chapter 53: Hair Conditioners*
Chapter 54: Oral Cosmetics: A General Overview
Chapter 55: Use of Food Supplements as Nutricosmetics in Health and Fitness: A Review
Chapter 56: Normal Nail and Use of Nail Cosmetics and Treatments
Chapter 57: Impact of Formula Structure to Skin Delivery
Chapter 58: Natural Ingredients and Sustainability
Chapter 59: Zinc Pyrithione: Critical Pharmacological Factors in Achieving Efficacious Dandruff Treatment Products
Chapter 60: Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetics: A Regulatory Overview
Chapter 61: New European Legislation Concerning Efficacy Claims of Cosmetic Products: An Overview of Different Methods of Evaluation
Chapter 62: Validated Alternative Methods Available for Human Health Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Products and Their Ingredients in the European Union
Chapter 63: Cosmetovigilance in the European Union
Chapter 64: Trends in Cosmetic Regulations in the United States