Access video lecture content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction Skin care involves several basic hygiene activities that include cleansing and moisturizing. With advancements in the understanding of skin physiology, more effective moisturizers have been developed that contain…
Synonyms ▪ Cosmetics ▪ Skin care products ▪ Cosmeceuticals ▪ Bioactive cosmetics ▪ Nail products ▪ Hair care products ▪ Exfoliants ▪ Moisturizers ▪ Cleansers Key features ▪ Colored cosmetics and skin care products have an important role in the…
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Summary and Key Features Many cosmeceutical myths are presented in the popular press, but dermatologists should be able to distinguish truth from myth for patients Hyoallergenic means reduced allergy, not no allergy All cosmeceuticals contain preservatives Natural ingredients are not…
Summary and Key Features Expensive cosmeceutical moisturizers do not necessarily improve the skin barrier more than cheaper variants. The most expensive ingredients in most cosmeceuticals are the packaging and the fragrance Moisturizers increase the water content of the skin by…
Summary and Key Features Noncomedogenic and nonacnegenic cosmetics can still cause acne No cosmetic can reduce pore size Vitamin E capsules should not be opened and placed on the skin surface as they are designed for oral ingestion and absorption…
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Summary and Key Features No definition exists for oily skin as oily is a patient perception While cosmeceuticals can remove oil from the skin surface, no cosmeceutical can effectively reduce oil production Facial powders are effective at absorbing oil as…
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