The prime objective for the preparation of this cosmetic textbook for M. Pharm 2nd semester, students is to help and assist them in learning and understanding the concepts for the cosmetics in simplified way. The textbook covers all the topics mentioned in the latest syllabus as per the PCI which were not available in a single book. Chapter 1 covers various regulatory aspects related to the cosmetics, deep insight into the conditions for obtaining licenses for manufacturing and sale and various offences and penalties related to them. Chapter 2 describes structure of skin and various skin conditions associated along with the detailed information related to oral cavity. Chapter 3 gives complete information about various building blocks required for the formulation including surfactants, emollients, antimicrobials, creams, soaps, syndet bars perfumes. This chapter also describes the controversial ingredients like Parabens, formaldehyde liberators, dioxane. Chapter 4 deals with detailed insight into design of cosmeceutical products including Sun protection and addressing dry skin, acne, sun-protection, pigmentation, prickly heat, wrinkles, body odor, dandruff, dental cavities, bleeding gums, mouth odor and sensitive teeth through cosmeceutical formulations. Chapter 5 describes the herbal cosmetics Herbal ingredients used in Hair care, skin care and oral care. Review of guidelines for herbal cosmetics by private bodies like cosmos with respect to preservatives, emollients, foaming agents, emulsifiers, and rheology modifiers. Challenges in formulating herbal cosmetics.
