Cosmetic Lipids and the Skin Barrier

Hardback  376 pages, Illustrated  ISBN 0824706641      £125.00

This book, volume 24 in the series Cosmetic Science and Technology, provides essential quantitative information on the interaction of topically applied lipids with skin barrier lipids. It focuses on new biophysical and analytical methods that can assess lipid status and the improvement of skin condition. It will be of interest to cosmetic scientists and technologists; dermatologists; skin biologists; physical, surface, colloid, analytical, and formation chemists and biochemists; regulatory personnel as well as advanced students interested in these subjects.

• Reviews synthetic skin barrier lipid analogues in creams
• Presents evidence for results obtained by lipidic refatters in personal cleansing products
• Reveals benefits of molecular dynamics and computerized lamellar layer research
• Highlights in vivo and in vitro studies of the stratum corneum
• Discusses the use of infrared and Raman spectroscopy as powerful tools in skin surface inspection
• Surveys the physicochemical properties of various lipids
• Analyzes consumer perceptions of leave-on and rinse-off products