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Several facets of cosmetic science and technology will be covered in this course. This course will briefly explain the relationship between skin and cosmetics, as well as the safety and efficacy assessment. Product categories such as cleaners, moisturizers, whitening agents, anti-aging agents, sunscreens and makeups will be introduced. Students will be required to analyze the formulation and function of the cosmetics on the market. And students will also be invited to make lip balms, moisturizing cream and other skin care products. Emphasis in the course will be placed on students’ basic understanding of the formulation and functions of common cosmetics.
This book is designed to meet the needs of the cosmetic chemist, scientist, dermatologist, and formulator to create successful, novel skin care products. Part One “Cutaneous Formulation Issues” deals with the unique aspects of formulating for specific body areas such as the face, eyelids, lips, hands, underarms, while discussing the needs of special populations. Part Two “Formulation Development and Application” delves into formulation development by product category such as cleansers, moisturizers, toners, antiperspirants, and sunscreens. Part Three “Active Ingredients for Skin Treatment” discusses the mechanism of action and formulation issues regarding actives such as salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, hydroxyl acids, retinoids, vitamins, hydroquinone, antioxidants, botanicals.
This third edition focuses on the use of surfactants in decorative cosmetics. Part One makes assessment of personal care and decorative cosmetics by reviewing skin structure and function, color measurement techniques, noninvasive techniques to measure cutaneous effects of skin care products, etc. Part Two covers fundamental aspects of the use of surfactants in personal care products and decorative cosmetics, discussing surfactant solution properties, surfactant emulsions, nanotechnology, etc. Part Three covers the role of surfactants in finished products such as lip products, liquid foundation, nail care, sunscreens. Part Four covers the use of specific surfactants with application to the formulation of decorative cosmetics and personal care products.
本书系统地介绍了典型化妆品类型的原料、配方、工艺和应用，作为第二版增加了新配方和新工艺，更新和删除了实用性欠佳和老旧的配方。可作为高等院校化学、化工专业的化妆品及相关课程的教材或教学参考书，也可作为化妆品的研究、开发、生产、管理人员的工具书。第一章对化妆品的定义、分类、组成与特性等进行了概述。第二章介绍了化妆品的原料。第三章至第七章分别介绍了肤用化妆品、毛发用化妆品、口腔卫生用品、美容化妆品、特种化妆品。
