Handbook of Cosmetic Skin Care

Avi Shai, Howard I. Maibach, Robert Baran

• Cosmetics and Cosmetic Preparations: Basic Definitions. Skin Structure. Principles in the Preparations of Medical and Cosmetic Products. Skin Moisture and Moisturizers. Skin Cleansing. Creams and Liquid Emulsions for Facial Cleansing. Skin Aging and Its Management. Acne. Sun and the Skin. Networks of Blood Vessels on the Skin. Cellulite. Injection Lipolysis. Inflammation, Dermatitis, and Cosmetics. Skin Tumors. Active Ingredients in Cosmetic Preparations. Retinoic Acid. Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Beta Hydroxy and Polyhydroxy Acids. Bleaching and Bleaching Preparations. Astringents. Preparations Use in Dermatology. Liposomes. Chemical Skin Peeling. Laser and Light Treatments in Dermatology and Their Cosmetic Applications. Fillers and Soft Tissue Augmentation. Cosmetic Use of Botulinum Toxin. Mesotherapy. Camouflaging Skin Lesions. Hair Structure and Its Care. Shampoo. Hair Conditioners. Methods for Temporary Hair Removal. Permanent Hair Removal: Electrolysis. Nails. Appendixes.

Each chapter has an initial summary of contents, an overview and then clearly labelled sections. Highlighted bulletin points emphasize important issues. The chapters are well illustrated with excellent pictures and simple diagrams. This book succeeds in all respects and the authors should be congratulated. It is well presented, clearly laid out, easily readable and authoritative. It applies science to cosmetic skin care and will help to debunk myth with rational argument based on the literature. Every dermatology practice employing a cosmetic nurse should have a copy of this book and should ensure it is read. It should be essential reading for beauty therapists and on the reading list for beauty therapy courses. (DermNet NZ) (of the first edition)