Download or read book Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology Second Edition written by André O. Barel and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-11-04 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranging from studies on the structure and function of the skin to research on a wide array of cosmetic compounds, this Second Edition updates readers on the latest regulatory guidelines, new cosmetic ingredients, state-of-the-art safety assessment technologies, and anticipated trends in the market-keeping pace with rapid advancements in chemistry, physics, biology, cosmetology, and toxicology to stand alone as the foremost guide to the subject.