Considers groundbreaking developments in cosmeceuticals and the two-in-one shampoo Multifunctional Cosmetics examines the execution details one should consider when creating multifunctional products shows how to design tests to support claims considers the role of packaging in multifunctional products explores products designed to deliver, enhance, or prolong color as they clean and condition hair analyzes the growing importance of shower gels and bath products that perform multiple functions such as cleansing, conditioning, and coloring demonstrates how antiperspirants/deodorants use dually...

Provides a review of the most recent advances in the science and technology of controlling odour and wetness. This edition includes two new chapters on antiperspirant and deodorant formulations; two new chapters on relevant patent technologies of recent years; discussions on the chemistry of aluminium/zirconium antiperspirant salts; and a modernized chapter on the structure and function of the human eccrine sweat glands.

Aims to bridge the gap between the knowledge about the use of polymers in the cosmetics industry and the greater understanding of polymeric behaviour necessary for continuing research and development. The book describes the fundamentals of polymer science in relation to topical systems, paying attention to formulating polymer groups commonly used in personal care products and topical behaviour in potential new applications.

Addresses a wide selection of multimedia applications, programmable and custom architectures for the implementations of multimedia systems, and arithmetic architectures and design methodologies. The book covers recent applications of digital signal processing algorithms in multimedia, presents high-speed and low-priority binary and finite field arithmetic architectures, details VHDL-based implementation approaches, and more.

Divided into three expansive sections on biotechnological advances, applications, and research prospects, this reference provides expert summaries of the state-of-the-science in personal care product development-clearly depicting the latest breakthroughs and practices in biotechnology for the formulation and increased safety of new personal care ingredients.

The increasing number of individuals affected by sun damage has inspired cosmetic chemists to research new vehicles for improved protection against UVA and UVB rays. This volume collects the latest research and perspectives on sunscreen development, assessment, formulation, and quality control from leading authorities in academia, industry, and the regulatory and medical communities-describing the evolution, chemistry, evaluation, and regulation of sunscreens in the 21st century for improved skin protection.

Reviews the chemical and physical properties, care and treatment of hair, including product development. The book discusses ethnic hair, its appropriate management measures and products; emphasizes manufacturing and sales strategies for domestic and international product viability; surveys instrumental methods for product performance evaluation; presents sensory and market research techniques for optimum consumer satisfaction; and more.

Introduces the principles that augment the formulation of products free from traditional preservatives by creating a hostile environment for microorganisms without diminishing quality. The text emphasizes that the preservation of a product should be inherent in the formula and examines the use of multifunctional chemicals whose secondary characteristics include germistatic and germicidal qualities.

With chapters written by esteemed research professionals at institutions such as Mary Kay and Procter & Gamble, this source approaches formulation development by product categories such as cleansers, moisturizers, toners, antiperspirants, and sunscreens organizes product discussions according to body areas such as the face, eyelids, hands, lips, and scalp details unique approaches to formulation for special populations such as those with sensitive skin, rosacea, and atopic dermatitis; children; and the elderly addresses current issues in skin care such as acne, photoaging, dyspigmentation,...