Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. The manufacture of cosmetics is currently dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that originated in the early 20th century, but the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses. This book presents current research data in the study of cosmetic types, allergies to and applications. Some topics discussed herein are suncare products; the hazards of traditional cosmetics used in the Islamic world; occupational contact dermatitis to cosmetics; heavy metals exposure from some cosmetic consumer products; and solid lipid nanoparticles used in cosmetic applications.
Comparative in vitro-in vivo skin permeation of cosmetic ingredients
SCALIA, Santo
2013
Abstract
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. The manufacture of cosmetics is currently dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that originated in the early 20th century, but the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses. This book presents current research data in the study of cosmetic types, allergies to and applications. Some topics discussed herein are suncare products; the hazards of traditional cosmetics used in the Islamic world; occupational contact dermatitis to cosmetics; heavy metals exposure from some cosmetic consumer products; and solid lipid nanoparticles used in cosmetic applications.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
