Author : Raja K Sivamani
Release : 2015-09-18
Genre : Medical
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Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics write by Raja K Sivamani. This book was released on 2015-09-18. Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics discusses the science of nearly two dozen cosmeceuticals used today. This third edition provides ample evidence on specific cosmeceutical substances, their classes of use, skin conditions for which they are used, and points of interest arising from other considerations, such as toxicology and manufacturing. The book discusses both cosmetic and therapeutic uses of cosmeceuticals for various conditions including rosacea, dry skin, alopecia, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, purpura, and vitiligo. Active ingredients in the following products are discussed: caffeine, curcumin, green tea, Rhodiola rosea, milk thistle, and more. Also covered are topical peptides and proteins, amino acids and derivatives, antioxidants, vitamins E and C, niacinamide, botanical extracts, and biomarine actives. Providing ample scientific references, this book is an excellent guide to understanding the science behind the use of cosmeceuticals to treat a variety of dermatological conditions.