Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, Third Edition

Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, Third Edition is a comprehensive resource exploring the scientific basis, therapeutic applications, and practical use of modern cosmeceuticals. Edited by Raja K. Sivamani, Jared R. Jagdeo, Peter Elsner, and Howard I. Maibach, this edition integrates both cosmetic and clinical perspectives, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to skin care. It is designed for dermatologists, cosmetic scientists, and clinicians interested in understanding how active ingredients can improve or treat a variety of dermatologic conditions.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of active ingredients: Detailed discussion of caffeine, curcumin, green tea, Rhodiola rosea, milk thistle, peptides, amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins E and C, niacinamide, botanical extracts, biomarine actives, and more.
• Evidence-based guidance: Summarizes scientific research supporting the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of cosmeceuticals for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes.
• Clinical applications: Addresses dermatologic conditions such as rosacea, dry skin, alopecia, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, purpura, and vitiligo, illustrating practical use in patient care.
• Cosmetic and therapeutic perspectives: Examines both aesthetic improvements and targeted clinical treatment outcomes.
• Safety and regulatory considerations: Includes insights into toxicology, manufacturing standards, and formulation issues relevant to cosmeceutical development.
• Scientific references: Provides thorough citations to support further study and ensure accuracy in clinical decision-making.

 
Product Details

• Publisher: CRC Press; 3 edition (September 18, 2015).
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1482214164
• ISBN-13: 978-1482214161