In recent decades, cosmetic science has found new high-potency, bioactive ingredients that produce visibly superior skin benefits to the consumer. Light-based devices, including lasers and intense-pulsed light systems, have been used for years in the treatment of cutaneous vascular and pigmented lesions, yet have only recently appeared in cosmetic applications, beauty salons and spas. Meanwhile, ever more research and development is being performed with the intent of bringing them to the home-use market.
This book is the first to introduce a range of currently used, or under development, laser- and light-based technologies that will provide greater cosmetic benefits to the consumer. It explains the basic physics of light-based technologies, the bio-physical principles behind their mechanism of action, and their applications in many cosmetic procedures. The fundamentals of skin and hair physiology (relevant to the understanding of actions of various cosmetics) are also explained, as are: cosmeceuticals; topical drugs for cosmetic benefits; non-invasive and invasive options available for beauty treatments, and how all this fits in with the emerging light-based technologies.
Individual chapters are devoted to the various skin and hair conditions where light-based systems are currently used. Treatments discussed include the rejuvenation and toning of damaged skin; skin resurfacing and microdermabrasion; hair removal and growth reduction; wrinkle reduction; acne treatment and cellulite. Finally, the book examines the synergy of cosmeceuticals and topical bioactive agents with light-based technologies, safety issues, a regulatory perspective for OTC marketing, and concludes with a discussion of the business aspects related to home-use of light-based devices.
1. Cover 2. Title Page 3. Personal Care and Cosmetic Technology 4. Copyright 5. Dedication 6. Table of Contents 7. Contributors 8. Preface 9. Part 1- Basic Technology and Targets for Light-Based Systems 10. Chapter 1 - The Biology of Hair Growth 11. Chapter 2 - Skin Biology: Understanding Biological Targets for Improving Appearance 12. Chapter 3 - Physics Behind Light-Based Systems: Skin and Hair Follicle Interactions with Light 13. Chapter 4 - Select Laser and Pulsed Light Systems for Cosmetic Dermatology 14. Part 2 - Hair Management by Light-Based Technologies 15. Chapter 5 - Hair Removal Using Light-Based Systems 16. Chapter 6 - Removal of Unwanted Facial Hair 17. Chapter 7 - Synergy of Light and Radiofrequency Energy for Hair Removal 18. Chapter 8 - Hair Removal in Darker Skin Types Using Light-Based Devices 19. Chapter 9 - Effect of Laser and Light-Based Systems on Hair Follicle Biology 20. Chapter 10 - Management of Unwanted Hair 21. Part 3 - Light-Based Systems for Improving Skin Appearance 22. Chapter 11 - Skin Rejuvenation Using Fractional Photothermolysis: Efficacy and Safety 23. Chapter 12 - LED Low-Level Light Photomodulation for Reversal of Photoaging 24. Chapter 13 - Global Total Nonsurgical Rejuvenation: Lasers and Light-Based Systems in Combination with Dermal Fillers and Botulinum Toxins 25. Chapter 14 - Skin Rejuvenation Using Microdermabrasion 26. Chapter 15 - Wrinkles: Cosmetics, Drugs, and Energy-Based Systems 27. Part 4 - Treatment of Skin and Hair Disorders Using Light-Based Technologies 28. Chapter 16 - Cellulite Reduction: Photothermal Therapy for Cellulite 29. Chapter 17 - Treatment of Acne: Phototherapy with Blue Light 30. Chapter 18 - Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae 31. Chapter 19 - Light-Based Systems to Promote Wound Healing 32. Part 5 - Synergy of Bioactive Molecules with Light Energy 33. Chapter 20 - Synergy of Eflornithine Cream with Laser and Light-Based Systems for Hair Management 34. Chapter 21 - Photodynamic Therapy for Acne, Rejuvenation, and Hair Removal 35. Part 6 - Regulatory and Safety Guidance 36. Chapter 22 - FDA Regulations for Investigation and Approval of Medical Devices: Laser and Light-Based Systems 37. Chapter 23 - Dermal Safety of Laser and Light-Based Systems 38. Chapter 24 - Eye Safety of Laser and Light-Based Devices 39. Chapter 25 - Light-Based Devices for At-Home Use 40. Index 41. Personal Care and Cosmetic Technology Series
In recent decades, cosmetic science has found new high-potency, bioactive ingredients that produce visibly superior skin benefits to the consumer. Light-based devices, including lasers and intense-pulsed light systems, have been used for years in the treatment of cutaneous vascular and pigmented lesions, yet have only recently appeared in cosmetic applications, beauty salons and spas. Meanwhile, ever more research and development is being performed with the intent of bringing them to the home-use market.
This book is the first to introduce a range of currently used, or under development, laser- and light-based technologies that will provide greater cosmetic benefits to the consumer. It explains the basic physics of light-based technologies, the bio-physical principles behind their mechanism of action, and their applications in many cosmetic procedures. The fundamentals of skin and hair physiology (relevant to the understanding of actions of various cosmetics) are also explained, as are: cosmeceuticals; topical drugs for cosmetic benefits; non-invasive and invasive options available for beauty treatments, and how all this fits in with the emerging light-based technologies.
Individual chapters are devoted to the various skin and hair conditions where light-based systems are currently used. Treatments discussed include the rejuvenation and toning of damaged skin; skin resurfacing and microdermabrasion; hair removal and growth reduction; wrinkle reduction; acne treatment and cellulite. Finally, the book examines the synergy of cosmeceuticals and topical bioactive agents with light-based technologies, safety issues, a regulatory perspective for OTC marketing, and concludes with a discussion of the business aspects related to home-use of light-based devices.
1. Cover 2. Title Page 3. Personal Care and Cosmetic Technology 4. Copyright 5. Dedication 6. Table of Contents 7. Contributors 8. Preface 9. Part 1- Basic Technology and Targets for Light-Based Systems 10. Chapter 1 - The Biology of Hair Growth 11. Chapter 2 - Skin Biology: Understanding Biological Targets for Improving Appearance 12. Chapter 3 - Physics Behind Light-Based Systems: Skin and Hair Follicle Interactions with Light 13. Chapter 4 - Select Laser and Pulsed Light Systems for Cosmetic Dermatology 14. Part 2 - Hair Management by Light-Based Technologies 15. Chapter 5 - Hair Removal Using Light-Based Systems 16. Chapter 6 - Removal of Unwanted Facial Hair 17. Chapter 7 - Synergy of Light and Radiofrequency Energy for Hair Removal 18. Chapter 8 - Hair Removal in Darker Skin Types Using Light-Based Devices 19. Chapter 9 - Effect of Laser and Light-Based Systems on Hair Follicle Biology 20. Chapter 10 - Management of Unwanted Hair 21. Part 3 - Light-Based Systems for Improving Skin Appearance 22. Chapter 11 - Skin Rejuvenation Using Fractional Photothermolysis: Efficacy and Safety 23. Chapter 12 - LED Low-Level Light Photomodulation for Reversal of Photoaging 24. Chapter 13 - Global Total Nonsurgical Rejuvenation: Lasers and Light-Based Systems in Combination with Dermal Fillers and Botulinum Toxins 25. Chapter 14 - Skin Rejuvenation Using Microdermabrasion 26. Chapter 15 - Wrinkles: Cosmetics, Drugs, and Energy-Based Systems 27. Part 4 - Treatment of Skin and Hair Disorders Using Light-Based Technologies 28. Chapter 16 - Cellulite Reduction: Photothermal Therapy for Cellulite 29. Chapter 17 - Treatment of Acne: Phototherapy with Blue Light 30. Chapter 18 - Treatment of Pseudofolliculitis Barbae 31. Chapter 19 - Light-Based Systems to Promote Wound Healing 32. Part 5 - Synergy of Bioactive Molecules with Light Energy 33. Chapter 20 - Synergy of Eflornithine Cream with Laser and Light-Based Systems for Hair Management 34. Chapter 21 - Photodynamic Therapy for Acne, Rejuvenation, and Hair Removal 35. Part 6 - Regulatory and Safety Guidance 36. Chapter 22 - FDA Regulations for Investigation and Approval of Medical Devices: Laser and Light-Based Systems 37. Chapter 23 - Dermal Safety of Laser and Light-Based Systems 38. Chapter 24 - Eye Safety of Laser and Light-Based Devices 39. Chapter 25 - Light-Based Devices for At-Home Use 40. Index 41. Personal Care and Cosmetic Technology Series
