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Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients by Leslie S. Baumann, 2015
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. UNDERSTAND WHAT INGREDIENTS WORK FOR VARIOUS SKIN TYPES AND WHY WITH THE HELP OF THIS UNIQUE TEXT Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients helps skin-care professionals understand topical drug delivery through cosmeceuticals, the scientific basis of cosmetic ingredients, and the challenges of using either in a skin care regimen. The author addresses myths and misconseptions about specific ingredients and carefully details what each can and cannot do. It provides an unbiased brandneutralapproach along with detailed information and references to published evidence. Cosmeceuticals and Cosmetic Ingredients is logically divided into ten sections: Cleansing Agents Moisturizing Agents Barrier Repair Ingredients Skin Lightening Agents Antioxidants Vitamins Other Ingredients (Coenzyme Q10, Ginger, Honey, etc.) Anti-Inflammatory Agents Anti-Acne Ingredients Anti-Aging Ingredients
Textbook of Natural Medicine, 5th ed. by Joseph E. Pizzorno; Michael T. Murray, 2021
This fifth edition of the Textbook of Natural Medicine (which has now been in publication since 1985) brings several new features and changes to our structure and format. We are especially excited that we are in full color for the first time, including images and figures. These dramatically improve our ability to present, in a more understandable and visually interesting way, the key concepts of and insights into the underlying causes of dysfunction and disease.
Research Tools
Alt HealthWatch This link opens in a new window
Focuses on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness. Includes journal articles, pamphlets, book excerpts and special reports. Selected full text is available.
Micromedex This link opens in a new window
Integrated searching of international drug reference resources from DrugDex, PoisIndex, PDR, Martindale's Extrapharmacopoiea, USP DI, ReproRisk, Material Safety Data Sheets, Index Nominum, and Lab Advisor.
Natural Medicines This link opens in a new window
Formed by the merger of Natural Standard and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, it contains evidence-based information on complementary and alternative therapies. Also features the ability to compare the effectiveness of different natural medicines for a given condition. Interactions, pregnancy & lactation, and adverse effects checkers are also included.
Chapters from Integrated Medicine, 5th ed.
