Edited by Johann Wiechers, PhD
Hardcover
552 pages
Published 2008
ISBN-10: 1-932633-37-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-932633-37-5

For readers who want a more thorough discussion of the science behind cosmetic delivery systems.

Written by industry experts, this book is a special delivery system on its own! Each chapter delivers a critical evaluation of a delivery technology open to the cosmetic formulator. Rather than just a showcase of technologies provided by the suppliers of these technologies, this critical evaluation allows the reader to decide what delivery system or delivery technique is most appropriate for his or her application based on scientific evidence (instead of marketing hype).

Includes chapters on:

• Measuring Skin Delivery
• Skin Delivery from Emulsions
• Encapsulation Techniques
• Electrical Ways to Enhance Skin Delivery
• Special Delivery Routes
• Future Perspectives

Introduction

Table of Contents

Sample Pages

Gain a wider perspective on what a skin delivery system really is and how to create one.

Cosmetics & Toiletries, the international magazine of cosmetic technology, is the cosmetic and personal care industries’ preferred destination for the latest information on formulations, new technologies, ingredients, testing and news. Cosmetics & Toiletries is the first-read industry magazine for cosmetic chemists, R&D management, and key to the development of new formulations and product concepts.

Pulling from its most popular articles written by world-renowned experts, Skin Barrier: Chemistry of Skin Delivery Systems delivers the same quality and international appeal as the magazine.

This informative collection of articles covers a variety of topics to create a solid foundation of knowledge about skin delivery systems in the cosmetics industry.

Topics include:

• Basics of skin penetration
• Skin barrier maintenance and repair
• Measurement techniques
• Emulsions as delivery systems
• Vesicles as delivery systems
• Silicones
• And more!

Introduction

Table of Contents

Sample Pages

Since earning his PhD in skin penetration enhancement from the University of Groningen, Netherlands, Johann Wiechers has spent the past 18 years establishing himself in the field of cosmetic science. His experience in the industry has included tenures at Unilever Research and Uniqema, and he also serves as visiting professor at the University of London School of Pharmacy. In addition to his role as IFSCC President, Wiechers owns an independent consultancy business focused on various aspects of cosmetic science, such as skin delivery, skin sensory, topical formulation design, clinical trial design, skin bioengineering and biostatistics.

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