Handbook of Cosmetic Skin Care Second Edition (Series in Cosmetic and Laser Therapy) [Paperback]

Avi Shai (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415467187 | ISBN-13: 978-0415467186 | Publication Date: September 21, 2009 | Edition: 2

Cosmetics are increasingly tending towards being medications, and it can often be hard, even for a professional in the field, to assess the suitability and effectiveness of the range of products and procedures available. This acclaimed fully illustrated and highly readable handbook discusses the main types of treatment available for the skin, hair and nails. It explains how these treatments are used and how they act, including descriptions of the active ingredients involved. Special emphasis is given to preventive measures. All those wishing to broaden their knowledge of cosmetics and skin care, or those already working in the beauty care and skin care industries, will find this book a clear and simple guide to the medical and scientific aspects of skin, hair and nail care.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book succeeds in all respects and the authors should be congratulated. It is well presented, clearly laid out, easily readable and authoritative. It applies science to cosmetic skin care and will help to debunk myth with rational argument based on the literature. -DermNet NZ (on the First Edition)Cosmetic dermatologists, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and cosmetic scientists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Informa Healthcare; 2 edition (September 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415467187
• ISBN-13: 978-0415467186
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,664,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)