Shai: Handbook of Cosmetic Skin Care 2nd Edition (Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy)

Cosmetics are increasingly tending towards being medications, and it can often be hard, even for a professional in the field, to assess the suitability and effectiveness of the range of products and procedures available. This acclaimed fully illustrated and highly readable handbook discusses the main types of treatment available for the skin, hair and nails. It explains how these treatments are used and how they act, including descriptions of the active ingredients involved. Special emphasis is given to preventive measures. All those wishing to broaden their knowledge of cosmetics and skin care, or those already working in the beauty care and skin care industries, will find this book a clear and simple guide to the medical and scientific aspects of skin, hair and nail care.

Contents 

• 1. Cosmetics and Cosmetic Preparations: Basic Definitions
• 2. Skin Structure
• 3. Principles in the Preparation of Medical and Cosmetic Products
• 4. Skin Moisture and Moisturizers
• 5. Skin Cleansing
• 6. Creams and Liquid Emulsions for Facial Cleansing
• 7. Facial Cleansing Masks
• 8. Skin Aging and Its Management
• 9. Acne
• 10. Sun and the Skin
• 11. Networks of Blood Vessels on the Skin
• 12. Cellulite
• 13. Injection Lipolysis: A New Method of Body Contouring
• 14. Inflammation, Dermatitis, and Cosmetics 
• 15. Skin Tumors
• 16. Active Ingredients in Cosmetic Preparations
• 17. Retinoic Acid
• 18. Hydroxy Acids
• 19. Hydroxy and Polyhydroxy Acids
• 20. Bleaching and Bleaching Preparations
• 21. Astringents
• 22. Preparations Used in Dermatology
• 23. Liposomes
• 24. Chemical Skin Peeling
• 25. Laser and Light Treatments in Dermatology and Their Cosmetic Applications
• 26. Fillers and Soft Tissue Augmentation
• 27. Cosmetic Use of Botulinum Toxin
• 28. Mesotherapy
• 29. Camouflaging Skin Lesions and Other Disfiguring Conditions
• 30. Hair Structure and Its Care
• 31. Shampoo
• 32. Hair Conditioner
• 33. Methods for Temporary Hair Removal
• 34. Permanent Hair Removal: Electrolysis
• 35. Nails 

Appendices 

• Appendix 1. Applying Cosmetic Preparations to the Face and Neck
• Appendix 2. Camouflaging Disfiguring Conditions
• Appendix 3. Fragile Nails
• Appendix 4. Glossary

Index


Product Details

• Hardcover: 308 pages
• Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 2 edition (September 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415467187
• ISBN-13: 978-0415467186
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.6 inches 

List Price: $150.00