Preface

This book was written after being inspired by nearly two decades of treating patients with cosmeceutical products. The objective here is to educate readers on the background of cosmeceutical compounds, their scientific basis, various herbal phytoconstituents, and their role in the development of cosmetic products. The purpose of this book is to debunk myths and false beliefs about the capabilities and limitations of particular substances. As you read this book, you will learn that cosmetics are not as superficial as people think, even if they frequently appear that way. This book contains various chapters written by experts in their field including subtle techniques. The book highlights the role of novel and advanced formulations like micro and nanotechnology for the production of cosmeceuticals to enhance skin permeation and improve their effectiveness.

The role of peptides and related bioactive compounds is highlighted as a powerful anti-aging tool to reduce skin wrinkles. Cosmetic formulators are bound to reevaluate their products due to a number of factors, including the swift and significant changes in the global regulatory framework governing cosmetics, growing restrictions and limitations in the selection of cosmetic components, and consistent media pressure. For all those reasons, as well as the fact that increasingly knowledgeable and demanding customers are requesting for more advanced cosmetics, the content of this book is designed to cater to these requirements. This book emphasizes gene therapy and personalized products for beautification as well as for various skin and hair disorders. Cosmetics available today are of excellent quality. To further enhance their quality, we must have a deeper comprehension of the ways in which those substances or items act to enhance their biological effect, safeguard their intended use, or support their inherent qualities. Therefore, significant advancements in our comprehension of the mechanisms underlying the effects of cosmetics are being made every day. This book focuses on cosmetics for different types of the skin, the effect of aging, hair quality and type, and personalized components for each type.

This book also covers the role of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing the cosmetic industry. Artificial intelligence opens up new possibilities for product development and improvement by assisting businesses in better understanding the needs and preferences of their customers. AI may also encourage innovation in the cosmetics sector by helping businesses develop distinctive goods that satisfy changing customer needs. I hope that those interested in cosmetic products as well as cosmetic scientists will find this book relevant and interesting.