Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients

Synopsis

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. Principles Of Skin Care. The Importance Of Skin Type : The Baumann Skin Type System -- Basic Cosmetic Chemistry -- Organic Ingredient Labeling -- Cosmeceutical Marketing Claims -- Epidermis And Dermis -- The Ingredients. Cleansing Agents. Overview Of Cleansing Agents. Moisturizing Agents. Moisturizing Agents -- Occlusives -- Oils -- Argan Oil -- Borage Seed Oil -- Jojoba Oil -- Mineral Oil -- Olive Oil -- Safflower Oil -- Tamanu Oil -- Petrolatum -- Dimethicone And Silicones -- Barrier Repair Ingredients. Barrier Repair Ingredients -- Ceramides -- Cholesterol -- Lanolin -- Stearic Acid -- Humectants -- Glycerin -- Hyaluronic Acid -- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic Acid/dexpanthenol) -- Urea -- Aquaporin -- Ajuga Turkestanica -- Natural Moisturzing Factor -- Skin Lightening Agents. Overview Of The Pigmentation Process -- Overview Of Melanin Production -- Aloesin -- Arbutin -- Hydroquinone -- Kojic Acid -- Emblica Extract -- Mulberry Extract -- Vitamin C (ascorbic Acid) -- Cucumber -- Lignin Peroxidase -- Overview Of The Par-2 Receptor -- Niacinamide -- Soy -- Antioxidants. Antioxidants -- Green Tea -- Rosa Damascena -- Pycnogenol -- Resveratrol -- Flaxseed Oil -- Phloretin -- Caffeic Acid -- Ferulic Acid -- Vitamins. Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) -- Tocopherol (vitamin E) -- Other Ingredients. Coenzyme Q10 -- Coffeeberry -- Ginger -- Honey/propolis/royal Jelly -- Idebenone -- Melatonin -- Peppermint -- Anti-inflammatory Agents. Anti-inflammatory Agents -- Aloe Vera -- Feverfew -- Licorice Extract -- Colloidal Oatmeal -- Turmeric -- Chamomile -- Calendula -- Edelweiss -- Lavandula -- Horse Chestnut -- Antiacne Ingredients. Overview Of Acne -- Benzoyl Peroxide -- Tea Tree Oil -- Salicylic Acid -- Retinol, Retinyl Esters, And Retinoic Acid -- Silver -- Antiaging Ingredients. Overview Of Aging -- Hydroxy Acids -- Retinoids (retinol) Leslie Baumann, Md, Ceo, Baumann Cosmetic And Research Institute, Miami, Fl. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.