BookLeslie Baumann.
Summary: 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 brand neutral approach along with detailed information and references to published evidence.
Contents:
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)