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Cosmeceuticals: Safety, Efficacy and Potential Benefits
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Ming, LC and Ang, WC and Yang, Q and Thitilertdecha, P and Wong, TW and Khan, TM, Cosmeceuticals: Safety, Efficacy and Potential Benefits, Recent Advances in Drug Delivery Technology, IGI Global, RK Keservani, AK Sharma and RK Kesharwani (ed), India, pp. 287-288. ISBN 9781522507543 (2016) [Other Book Chapter]
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DOI: doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-0754-3.ch010
Abstract
Cosmeceuticals are topical cosmetic-pharmaceutical hybrids used to maintain and improve appearance
and beauty of the skin. The strong demand from the consumers to constantly look youthful and flawless
has driven the research and development as well as sale volume of cosmeceuticals. Present studies show
that many cosmetic products, which were assumed to be inert in the past, may modulate dermatological
structure or function. The key players of cosmeceuticals are anti-aging therapy along with bleaching
agent, sunscreen, and hair cosmeceuticals. This book chapter aims to explore the safety, toxicity and
efficacy of these cosmeceuticals. Challenges and possible advancement potentials would be discussed.
As patients are increasingly seeking advice from physicians and pharmacists regarding cosmeceuticals,
the authors hope to provide health care professional and pharmaceutical scientists a resource that
would aid to educate patients in using evidence-based cosmeceuticals to enhance their appearance and
alleviate dermatological problems.
Item Details
Item Type: | Other Book Chapter |
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Keywords: | cosmeceuticals |
Research Division: | Biomedical and Clinical Sciences |
Research Group: | Pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences |
Research Field: | Clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice |
Objective Division: | Health |
Objective Group: | Evaluation of health and support services |
Objective Field: | Health education and promotion |
UTAS Author: | Ming, LC (Dr Long Ming) |
ID Code: | 114079 |
Year Published: | 2016 |
Deposited By: | Pharmacy |
Deposited On: | 2017-02-04 |
Last Modified: | 2017-03-27 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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