Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin

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Randy Schueller, Perry Romanowski
CRC Press, Feb 2, 1999 - Medical - 398 pages
Discussing the history, benefits, formulations and future developments of hair and skin conditioning products, this work offers an overview of the subject and unique analysis of the elements of conditioning. It offers the novice chemist a solid foundation of technical knowledge and the seasoned scientist the latest state-of-the-art ingredients and testing procedures used in evaluation.
 

Contents

Biology of the Hair and Skin
13
The Role of Biological Lipids in Skin Conditioning
35
Conditioning Through Occlusion
57
A Practical Guide
95
Emollient Esters and Oils
111
OrganoModified Siloxane Polymers for Conditioning
167
Specialty Silicone Conditioning Agents
201
Cationic Surfactants and Quaternary Derivatives
223
Polymers as Conditioning Agents for Hair and Skin
251
Formulating Conditioning Products for Hair and Skin
281
Evaluating Effects of Conditioning Formulations on Hair
301
Evaluating Performance Benefits of Conditioning
337
Index
369
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