Biotechnology in Cosmetics is an informative, authoritative collection of articles from Cosmetics & Toiletries and covers a variety of topics to create a solid foundation of knowledge about the biotechnology in cosmetics industry.

Topics include:

• Biotechnology and the Skin
• Biotechnology and Aging
• Biotechnological Developments in Ingredients
• Flavors, Fragrances and Pigments
• Regulations and Testing in the Biotechnology Age

Contents

Part I. Introduction

1. Biotechnology Impacting Cosmetic Science: Altering the Way Cosmetics Are Perceived?
2. Advances in Phytochemistry: Rx and Non-Rx
3. Novel Approaches for Molecular Biology and Skin Care Products
4. Dermagenetics

Part II. Biotechnology and the Skin

5. Pathways for Skin Penetration
6. Quantifying Skin Relaxation and Well-Being
7. Who is Mast T. Langerhans?
8. Neuroimmunological Activities of Keratinocytes
9. Metalloproteinase Inhibitors
10. Advances in Stratum Corneum Biology and Understanding of Dry Skin
11. Advances in Dry Skin Stratum Corneum Biology and Moisturization

Part III. Biotechnology and Aging

12. Extracellular Matrix and Aging: A Review of Mechanisms and Interventions
13. Wrinkle Free and Beyond
14. Delivering on Antiaging Potential
15. Pollution and Aging: Antioxidants for Skin
16. Pep Talk: Slowing Down Aging
17. Peptides in the Pipeline for Antiaging
18. A New Sodium Hyaluronate For Skin Moisturization and Antiaging
19. Antiaging Effects of a Skin Repair Active Principle
20. Strategies of Antiaging Actives in Sunscreen Products
21. Actives Activate Skin Care Market

Part IV. Biotechnological Developments in Ingredients

22. Super Naturals
23. Peroxide-Inducible Protective Factors Produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae
24. Chitosan in Cosmetics: Technical Aspects When Formulating
25. Octadecenedioic Acid for a More Even Skin Tone
26. Rhizobium Gum: A Novel Cosmetic Ingredient from Soil to the Skin
27. Protecting the Skin from Environmental Stresses with an Exopolysaccharide Formulation
28. Examining an Exfoliation-Promoting Enzyme for Cosmetic Applications
29. Manufacturing Microalgae for Skin Care
30. Targeting Deep-Sea Microorganisms for Discovering New Polysaccharides
31. Flavors of the Future: Biotechnology, “Intelligent” Flavors and Beyond
32. Synthesis and Authentication of Natural Vanillins Prepared by Fermentation
33. The Future of Fragrance: Toward a Biotechnology of Scent Creation
34. Pigment Ideas from the Animal and Microorganism Kingdoms

Part V. Regulations and Testing in the Biotechnology Age

35. “Precautionary” Regulation, Genetics and Cosmeceuticals in the 21st Century
36. Using Tissue Engineered Skin to Evaluate the Irritation Potential of Skin Care Products
37. ATP Bioluminescence: Detecting Microbial Contamination

Index

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