Skin Moisturization
1st Edition
Published on 26. February 2002
Book
Hardback
696 pages
978-0-8247-0643-2 (ISBN)
Description
Highlighting functional changes in the structure of the epidermis and the stratum corneum, this book presents overviews of clinical and consumer testing approaches together with ex vivo evaluation procedures. It covers key aspects of personal moisturizing and washing products, such as efficacy and formulation of moisturizing ingredients, safety and regulatory guidelines involved in the formation of skin-improving technologies, development of new products, and effects of consumer testing approaches. The book explores the science behind formulating a moisturizer and uses it to the criteria for evaluating and recommending moisturizers.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dermatologists; cosmetic and clinical scientists and chemists; skin biologists; and upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in these disciplines
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
1043 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8247-0643-2 (9780824706432)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U PHILADELPHIA AVR Consulting Ltd, Cheshire, England Cheshire CW9 8FH
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U PHILADELPHIA AVR Consulting Ltd, Cheshire, England Cheshire CW9 8FH
Hosp of Univ of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U PHILADELPHIA AVR Consulting Ltd, Cheshire, England Cheshire CW9 8FH
Content
Part 1 Stratum corneum and epidermal biology: stratum corneum ceramides and their role in skin barrier function; stratum corneum moisturizing factors. Part 2 Xerotic skin conditions: dry and xerotic skin conditions; sensitive skin and moisturization.Part 3 Efficacy of moisturizers and moisturizing ingredients: clinical effects of emollients on skin; humectants. Part 4 Evaluation methodologies: consumer testing methods; clinical testing moisturizers. Part 5 Formulation: formulations of skinmoisturizers; formulation of assessment of moisturizing cleansing products. Part 6 Safety and regulation: the safety assessment of cosmetic products; regulatory of cosmetic products.