edited by Randy Schueller
Prepared by cosmetic formulators for cosmetic formulators, this
practical reference discusses the history, benefits, formulation, and
future developments of hair and skin conditioning products—providing a
comprehensive overview of the subject and a unique analysis of the elements of
conditioning.
Offering the novice chemist a solid foundation of technical knowledge
and the seasoned scientist the latest state-of-the-art ingredients
and testing procedures used in evaluation, Conditioning Agents for
Hair and Skin
- identifies different classes of conditioning agents used in hair and skin care products
- details the chemical composition, mode of action, and manufacturing of conditioning agents
- analyzes silicones, emollients, humectants, polymers, and ceramides
- examines the biological components of hair and skin
- explores novel silicone-derived materials
- surveys cationic polymers and proteins
- reveals new insights into raw materials, syntheses, and assays
- and more!
With almost 900 references, tables, equations, drawing, and
photographs, Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin
serves as an up-to-date reference for cosmetic scientists
and technologists; physical, surface, colloid, research, and formulation
chemists; dermatologists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students
in these disciplines.
Contents
- Introduction to Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin
- Biology of the Hair and Skin
- The Role of Biological Lipids in Skin Conditioning
- Petrolatum: Conditioning Through Occlusion
- Humectants in Personal Care Formulation: A Practical Guide
- Emollient Esters and Oils
- Proteins for Conditioning Hair and Skin
- Organo-Modified Siloxane Polymers for Conditioning Skin and Hair
- Specialty Silicone Conditioning Agents
- Cationic Surfactants and Quaternary Derivatives for Hair and Skin Care
- Polymers as Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin
- Formulating Conditioning Products for Hair and Skin
- Evaluating Effects of Conditioning Formulations on Hair
- Evaluating Performance Benefits of Conditioning Formulations on Human Skin
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