Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice [Hardcover]

Anti-aging skin care is an important part of dermatologic practice. The science behind the aging process has led to revolutionary changes in the treatment options available. Dermatologists can offer increasing numbers of combinations of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. As choice increases so the possibility of confusion arises. Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Practice offers a no-nonsense guide to defusing this confusion. With an emphasis on practical applications, and with easy-access summary features, you can learn the secrets of successful cosmeceutical practice for your patients.

List of Contributors, vii

Preface, xi

1 Cosmeceuticals and Clinical Practice, 1
Patricia K. Farris

Part I Development, Formulation and Evaluation of Cosmeceuticals, 9

2 Bench to Beauty Counter: Development of Cosmeceuticals, 11
Alexandra Kowcz, Guenther Schneider, Wolfgang Pape, and Teresa M. Weber

3 Evaluating Cosmeceuticals, 23
David H. McDaniel, Christina Steel, and Chris Mazur

4 Modalities for Increasing Penetration, 37
Zoe Diana Draelos

5 Nanopharmaceuticals and Nanocosmeceuticals, 45
Adnan Nasir

6 Cutaneous Barrier Function, Moisturizer Effects and Formulation, 55
Dee Anna Glaser and Adam R. Mattox

Part II Cosmeceutical Ingredients, 67

7 Cosmeceutical Uses and Benefits of Alpha, Poly and Bionic Hydroxy Acids, 69
Barbara A. Green

8 Vitamin A: Retinoids and the Treatment of Aging Skin, 81
Dana L. Sachs and John J. Voorhees

9 Vitamin C Cosmeceuticals, 94
Marianne N. O’Donoghue and Patricia K. Farris

10 Niacinamide: A Topical“Å