Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology

Written by experienced and internationally renowned contributors, this is the fourth edition of what has become the standard reference for cosmetic scientists and dermatologists seeking the latest innovations and technology for the formulation, design, testing, use, and production of cosmetic products for skin, hair, and nails. New to this fourth edition are chapters on dermatocosmetic vehicles, surface film, causes and measurement of skin aging, make-up products, skin healing, cosmetics in sports, cosmetotextiles, nutricosmetics, natural ingredients, cosmeceuticals, and regulatory vigilance.

About the Authors:

André O. Barel is Emeritus Full Professor of General Chemistry, General and Human Biochemistry, Oral Biochemistry and Cosmetic Sciences at the Vrije Universiteit, Brussels, Belgium. He earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and M.S. in Cosmetic Sciences from the Free University of Brussels, ULB, Brussels, Belgium.

Marc Paye is European Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance and safety Officer in Colgate Palmolive R&D, Liège, Belgium. He earned his Ph.D. in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.

Howard I. Maibach is Professor of Dermatology at the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco,USA. His most recent publications include Handbook of Cosmetic Skin Care, Second Edition; Textbook of Cosmetic Dermatology, Fourth Edition; Dermatotoxicology, Eighth Edition; and Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics, Third Edition.