Handbook of Cosmetic Science and Technology

Introduction, M. Paye, A. O. Barel and H. Maibach
Skin Types
Biophysical CHARACTERISTICS of the Skin in Relation to Race, Sex, Age and Site, V. Couturaud
Ethnic Differences in Skin Properties: The Objective Data, V Saggar, S Banker, N Wesley and H Maibach
Sensitive Skin: Sensory, Clinical and Physiological Factors, M. A. Farage, A Katsarou and H. Maibach
Neurophysiology of Self-Perceived Sensitive–Skin Subjects by Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, B. Querleux and O. de Lacharrière
Tests for Sensitive Skin, A. Pelosi and E. Berardesca

Skin Hydration
Mechanisms of Skin Hydration, L. Kilpatrick-Liverman, J. Mattai, R. Tinsley and J. Wu
Hydrating Substances, M. Lodén
Skin Care Products, H. Epstein
Confocal Raman Spectroscopy for In Vivo Skin Hydration Measurements, P. J. Caspers and A. van der Pol

Skin Barrier and pH
Evaluation of the Barrier Function of the Skin Using Trans Epidermal Water Loss: A Critical Overview, R. Imhof
Percutaneous Penetration Enhancers: An Overview, S. Konda, H-Y. Thong and H. Maibach
Human Skin Buffering Capacity: An Overview, J. Levin and H. Maibach
Skin pH and Skin Flora, S. A. Ansari
Mystical Effects of Dermatocosmetic Vehicles, C. Surber
Dissolution of Materials in Artificial Skin Surface Film Liquids, A. Stefaniak

Skin Aging and Sun and Anti-Aging Care Products
Skin Ageprint: The Causative Factors, G. E. Piérard, C. Piérard-Franchimont and P. Quatresooz
A Quantitative Approach to Age and Skin structure and Function, M. Lorencini, I. Feferman and H. Maibach
Skin Aging: Microrelief and Wrinkle Measurements, U. Koop and A. Herpens
Smoking and Skin Aging, M. Rahvar
Antioxidants, S.U. Weber, J. K. Lodge, C. Saliou and L. Packer
UV Filters, S. B. Levy
Sun Protection and Sunscreens, B. Gabard
After-Sun Products, H. Karajianis and B. Gabard
Reconstructed Human Skin and Skin Organ Culture Models Used in Cosmetic Efficacy Testing, A. Mavon, D. Bacqueville and B. De Wever

Skin Perception
Sensory Effects and Irritation: Strong Relationship, M. A. Farage
Silicones: Their Importance for Skin Sensory Properties, I. Van Reeth
Tribological Studies on Skin: Measurement of the Coefficient of Friction, R. K. Sivamani, G. Wu, H. Maibach and N.V. Gitis
Skin Wettability and Friction, A. Elkhyat, S. Mac-Mary and P. Humbert

Skin Tolerance
Principles and Mechanisms of Skin Irritation, S. Schliemann and P. Elsner
Mechanism of Skin Irritation by Surfactants and Anti-Irritants for Surfactant Based Products, M. Paye, H. Maibach and C.T. Jackon
In Vivo Irritation, S.J. Bashir, M. W.S. Ong and H. Maibach
Noninvasive Clinical Assessment of Skin Irritation / Inflammation, K. Mills and M. Robinson