Herbal Principles in Cosmetics: Properties and Mechanisms of ActionInterest in the molecular and mechanistic aspects of cosmetic research has grown exponentially during the past decade. Herbal Principles in Cosmetics: Properties and Mechanisms of Action critically examines the botanical, ethnopharmacological, phytochemical, and molecular aspects of botanical active ingredients used in cosmetics. Along with dermato |
Contents
Chapter 1 The Skin | 1 |
Chapter 2 Botanical Compounds and Their Dermatologic and Cosmetic Uses | 9 |
Chapter 3 Herbal Cosmetic Formulations | 29 |
Chapter 4 Monographs of Herbal Principles | 41 |
Color Insert | 373 |
Back cover | 381 |
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