Handbook of Cosmetic Skin Care (Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184184179X ISBN 13: 9781841841793

Publisher: CRC Press, 2002

Synopsis

The line between cosmetic products and medications is getting blurred in recent years, with many cosmetics nearly taking on the properties of medications. Even professionals in the field can find it difficult to assess the validity of claims and the suitability of products. This handbook is meant to clear up that confusion. This fully illustrated and highly readable text discusses the main types of treatment available for the skin, nails and hair, and their mechanisms of action. Handbook of Cosmetic Skin Care provides a factual basis by which to judge all the new products and claims. All those wishing to broaden their knowledge of cosmetics and skin care, or those already working in the beauty and skin care industry, will find this a clear and simple guide to the medical and scientific aspects of skin, nail and hair care.

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Unusual book

Synopsis:

Cosmetics are increasingly tending towards being medications, and it can often be hard, even for a professional in the field, to assess the validity of claims and the suitability of products. Fully illustrated and highly readable, this handbook discusses the main types of treatment available for the skin, nails and hair, and how they act. All those wishing to broaden their knowledge of cosmetics and skin care, or those already working in the beauty and skin care industry, will find this book a clear and simple guide to the medical and scientific aspects of skin, nail and hair care.

About this edition

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 184184179X
• ISBN 13: 9781841841793
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Shai Avi, Maibach Howard I., Baran Robert