The face begins at the anterior hairline, stops at the ears, and is bounded by the lateral jawline and chin. It is the most complex and challenging area of the body for the formulator, yet more products are designed for facial use than any other. Why? Because the face is the purveyor of our image, […]

Many unique body areas require consideration. The face can be considered as a whole; however, the eyelids and the lips represent unique facial areas that demand separate evaluation. The thicker skin of the hands and feet is different from anywhere on the body with a transitional area occurring between the rigid nails and the surrounding […]

Zoe Diana Draelos Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, and Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, North Carolina, U. S.A. An important consideration in formulation technology is the target site for product application. Should a skin care product be formulated for the entire body or are there unique needs for specific body […]

Zoe Diana Draelos Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, and Dermatology Consulting Services, High Point, North Carolina, U. S.A. INTRODUCTION: HOW TO UTILIZE THIS TEXT The formulation of skin care products requires a cross-disciplinary knowledge base, which can be difficult to obtain. How can any individual obtain the knowledge of a […]

Cosmetic formulation is becoming increasingly complex given the challenges of formulating for a technologically sophisticated consumer. This text is designed to meet the needs of the cosmetic chemist, scientist, dermatologist and formulator who must understand a wide range of issues to create successful, novel skin care products for a diverse population. To accomplish this end, […]

The Cosmetic Science and Technology series was conceived to permit discussion of a broad range of current knowledge and theories of cosmetic science and technology. The series is composed of books written by either one or two authors or edited volumes with a number of contributors. Authorities from industry, academia, and the government participate in […]