Cosmeceuticals. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Zoe Diana Draelos.
• Editors: Draelos, Zoe Kececioglu
• Contents: Front cover; Half title page; Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology; Cosmeceuticals; Copyright page; Table of Contents; Series Preface; Preface; Contributors; Dedications; List of online videos; 1 Defining the Cosmeceutical Realm; 1 Cosmeceuticals:; Introduction; The function of the stratum corneum; The stratum corneum structure; The macro-structure of SC; The micro-structure of the SC; The mechanics of dry skin; Effects of the environment on SC function; UV damage; Surfactant effects; SC moisturization; Role of cosmeceuticals; The barrier is a challenge for cosmeceuticals; Future prospects. Instrumental methods that are related to visual assessmentsImage analysis; Skin coloration; Instrumental methods related to tactile assessments; Dermal firmness/elasticity; Instrumental methods based on physiologic processes; Blood flow; Transepidermal water loss; Instrumental measurements based on physical properties; Skin hydration; High-frequency ultrasound; Conclusion; References and further reading; 2 Cosmeceutical Actives; 4 Retinoids; Introduction; Molecular biology of retinoids; Metabolism of cutaneously delivered retinoids; Retinol; Retinaldehyde; Retinyl esters; Retinyl propionate. Retinyl palmitateTretinoin; Adapalene; Tazarotene; Conclusion; Further reading; 5 Cosmeceutical Vitamins:; Introduction; Oxidative stress, aging skin, and vitamin C; Vitamin C: effects on collagen and elastin synthesis; Photoprotection by vitamin C; Vitamin C as an anti-inflammatory; Vitamin C inhibits melanogenesis; Delivery and metabolism of L-ascorbic acid and derivatives; L-Ascorbic acid; Ascorbyl-6-palmitate; Sodium ascorbyl phosphate and magnesium ascorbyl phosphate; Clinical studies confirming antiaging benefits of topical vitamin C; Vitamin C and acne. Vitamin C as a post-laser treatmentConclusion; References and further reading; 6 Cosmeceutical Vitamins:; Introduction; Niacinamide; Material; Topical therapeutic effects; Topical cosmeceutical effects; Barrier and irritation; Hyperpigmented spots; Yellowing (sallowness); Texture and sebum; Environmental protection; Wrinkles; Panthenol; Material; Topical therapeutic effects; Topical cosmeceutical effects; Hydration; Barrier and irritation; Discussion; Further reading; 7 Physiologic Lipids for Barrier Repair; Introduction; Dynamics of barrier recovery.
• Edition: 3rd edition
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Elsevier/Saunders
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (chiefly color)
• Subjects: 668/.55; Cosmetic delivery systems; Skin -- Care and hygiene; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment; Dermatologic agents; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical; Cosmetic delivery systems; Dermatologic agents; Skin -- Care and hygiene; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment; Dermatologic Agents; Cosmetics; Skin Diseases -- Therapy; Skin Care; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323340502; 0323340504; 9780323376693
• Related ISBNs: 032337669X; 9780323298698; 0323298699
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from electronic title page (ClinicalKey, viewed on April 14, 2015).
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