Novel Cosmetic Delivery Systems

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Skin and cosmetic vehicles - cosmeceutics and delivery systems; the skin and its permeability; enhancement of permeation; skin hydration. Evaluation of cosmetic products - assessing the bioactivity of cosmetic products and ingredients; stability testing of cosmetic products; quantitation of penetrant molecules within the skin. Emulsions and surfactant association structures - multiple emulsions; highly concentrated water-in-oil emulsions (gel emulsions); fluorocarbon gels; vapour pressure of fragrances after application -some fundamental factors. Vesicular and molecular systems - liposomes; liposomes and follicular penetration; cyclodextrins in cosmetics. Particulate systems - microcapsules in cosmetics; applications of polyvinyl alcohol microcapsules; delivery by nylon particles.

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Shlomo Magdassi, Elka Touitou

Product details

• Authors: Elka Touitou
• Assisted by: Elka Touitou (Editor), Touitou Elka (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.09.2019
• EAN: 9780367400224
• ISBN: 978-0-367-40022-4
• No. of pages: 376
• Series: Cosmetic Science and Technology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Chemical engineering; MEDICAL / Dermatology, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, SCIENCE / Chemistry / General, Dyestuffs, pigments and paint technology, Cosmetics Technology