Nutritional Cosmetics: Beauty from Within

by Aaron Tabor (Editor), Robert M. Blair (Editor)

Overview

Nutritional cosmetics is an emerging area of intense research and marketing and encompasses the concept that orally consumed dietary products can support healthier and more beautiful skin. There are numerous dietary ingredients now being marketed for their potential skin health and beauty benefits and many of these are supported by growing scientific evidence. The purpose of this book is to compile the scientific evidence showing the potential benefits of some of the more extensively researched ingredients. As far as possible, information about the benefits of ingredients consumed orally for skin health is presented.

The information contained in this book will help provide insights into an emerging research area and provide scientific background for the potential clinical effectiveness for some of the better researched nutricosmetic ingredients.

ABOUT THE EDITORS

Aaron Tabor, M.D. is the CEO of Physicians Pharmaceuticals and author of The Revival Slim&Beautiful Diet. A graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Tabor oversees all clinical research on the Revival Slim&Beautiful Diet plan, conducting randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals in the U.S. Areas of note include weight loss, skin/hair/nail appearance, energy, menopause, PMS, cholesterol, memory, and diabetic health. He is also responsible for directing new Revival product development based on clinical research results.

Robert M. Blair, Ph.D. is the Research Manager for Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and manages the daily activities of the Research and Nutrition departments. Dr. Blair received his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University in the field of Reproductive Physiology. Before joining Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc., he worked as an Assistant Professor of Comparative Medicine at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine where he examined the effects of dietary soy on cardiovascular health and cognitive function.

• Reviews the most-popular and most-researched nutricosmetic ingredients
• Presents information specifically about the benefits of ingredients consumed orally for skin health
• Considers the benefits of whey protein, rosemary, soy – and green tea and milk thistle, specifically, for protection against sun damage and photocarcinogenesis
• Provides information on antioxidants, incl: potential benefits of botanical antioxidants; carotenoids; coenzyme Q10; healthy fruits; olive fruit; and natural enzymes

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780815520306
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	07/30/2009
Series:	Personal Care and Cosmetic Technology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	584
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Aaron Tabor, M.D. is the CEO of Physicians Pharmaceuticals and author of "The Revival Slim & Beautiful Diet". A graduate of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Tabor oversees all clinical research on the Revival Slim & Beautiful Diet plan, conducting randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled studies at leading hospitals in the U.S. Areas of note include weight loss, skin/hair/nail appearance, energy, menopause, PMS, cholesterol, memory, and diabetic health. He is also responsible for directing new Revival product development based on clinical research results.

Robert M. Blair, M.D. is the Research Manager for Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and manages the daily activities of the Research and Nutrition departments. Dr. Blair received his PhD from Oklahoma State University in 1992 in the field of Reproductive Physiology. Before joining Physicians Pharmaceuticals, Inc., he worked as visiting scientist at the National Center for Toxicological Research, where he examined the ability of endocrine disrupting chemicals to bind to estrogen receptors.

Table of Contents

The Biology of Healthy and Aging Skin; Beauty from the Inside&the Outside; Micronutrient Support for Beautiful Hair&Skin; Protect Your Skin With Natural Anti-Oxidants; Supporting A Solid Foundation For Firmer Skin; Natural Moisturizers For Smoother Skin; Natural Support for a Healthier Complexion; Natural Protection from Photocarcinogenesis

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

A 2006 study by Kline & Company found that the global nutritional cosmetics market was valued at $1bn, a figure the company says is set to double over the next five-year period. With companies such as Nestlé launching products in this sector, nutricosmetics’ promise of ‘beauty from within’ has started to generate a media buzz around foods and nutritional supplements designed to deliver skincare, haircare and beauty outcomes.

Editorial Reviews

"This interesting book, divided in 7 parts and 25 chapters, reports the more innovative research on nutrients for which there is evidence of benefits for the skin from within…. May be useful to the daily work of Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons, Cosmetic Chemists, Nutritionists and all Scientists from the Chemical, Biological and Medical Communities that wish a deeper understanding of the significance of nutricosmetics for today’s health." —The Journal of Applied Cosmetology

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