1st Edition

Cosmetic Formulation of Skin Care Products

Edited By Zoe Diana Draelos, Lauren A. Thaman Copyright 2006
    456 Pages 98 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Specifically written to meet the needs of the cosmetic chemist and engineer, this reference outlines the latest technologies and issues pertinent to the development novel skin care products including advances in formulation and development, raw materials and active ingredients, compound testing, and clinical assessment. Organized by product category, then by body application area, this guide supplies all one needs to know to create effective skin care products for men and women in a diverse range of ethnic populations.

    Cosmetic Formulations of Skin Care Products.  Cutaneous Formulation Issues. Formulation for Special Populations. Personal Cleansing Products: Properties and Use. Toners and Astringents. The Dry Skin Cycle.  Factors Influencing Optimal Skin Care and Product Selection.  Antiperspirants.  Photoprotection and the Prevention of Photocarcinogenesis.  Anti-Aging Skin Care Formulations.  The Role of Cosmeceuticals in Dermatology.  Skin Lightening Agents.  Medical and Surgical Approaches to Skin Lightening.  Topical Exfoliation - Clinical Effects and Formulating Considerations.  Over the Counter Acne Medications.  Topical Botanicals.  Herbs in Cosmeceuticals: Are They Safe and Effective?  Topical Anti-Inflammatories.  Topical Nutritional Antioxidants.  What is Next in Skin Care Cosmetic Products?

    Biography

    Zoe Diana Draelos is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston–Salem, North Carolina; Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston–Salem, North Carolina; and President, Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, North Carolina. Dr. Draelos is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Medical Association, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, among other organizations. She received the M.D. degree from the University of Arizona, Tucson. Lauren A. Thaman is the Global Director of P&G Beauty, Cincinnati, Ohio. She has worked in P&G Beauty Research & Development for more than 19 years, specializing in skin, hair, and scalp technology. She holds seven patents. Her work in product development, experimental design, and new test method development has been published in scientific media and presented at medical and scientific review meetings. She received the B.S. degree in chemistry from Miami University, Ohio, and the M.S. degree in pharmaceutical science from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.