About the Book:

Dive into the captivating world of cosmetics with "Understanding Cosmetic Science Technology: A Textbook for Beginners." In this insightful read, readers will unravel the intricate web of cosmetic products, from the fundamental physiological aspects to the cutting-edge developments in formulation and technology. 

As the cosmetic industry thrives and evolves, this book serves as a vital guide for students, teachers, and researchers in various educational fields. Discover how cosmetic science merges disciplines such as basic science, pharmaceuticals, psychology, and regulation to shape the products we use every day.

Contents:

 1.    Cosmetic Regulation Agencies

2.    Functional Ingredients Moisturizers-Emollients-Occlusive-Humectants-Rheological Additives

3.    Surfactants in Cosmetics

4.    Cosmetic Foams

5.    Perfumes or Fragrances in Cosmetic Products

6.    Preservatives

7.    Emulsions

8.    Human Skin and Physiology

9.    Skin Care: Cleanser and Moisturizer

10. Special Skin Care Products

11. Human Skin Appendages: Hair and Nails

12. Hair Care Products: Shampoos, Conditioners and Styling Aids

13. Human Oral Cavity

14. Oral Care Products

15. Eye and Eye Products

16. Herbal Cosmeceuticals and Raw Materials

17. Cosmeceuticals

18. Packaging of Cosmetics

19. Cosmetic Product Safety

About the Authors:

Dr. Vinita Vijay Kale (M.Pharm, PhD, LLB) is a well-known academician in the Pharmacy field & is Presently working as Professor & Head of the Department (Regulatory Affairs) at Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur. She has vast experience of over 34 years in teaching & research at undergraduate & post graduate levels. She has to her credit more than 80 research papers at National & international levels, 03 patents and has guided several post graduate students of RTM Nagpur University. She has bagged the best research Paper by the INDIAN DRUG MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION. She has received 02 travel grants; first from the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India to present her research work in the First International Conference on Natural Products and Molecular Therapy at the University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa (Jan 2005) and; second from AICTE, India to present the research work at 2019 Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting & Exposition being held July 21-24, 2019, at the Palacio De Congress Valencia, Spain. (July 2019). She already has published 4 books, viz., Applied Microbiology, Practical Microbiology: Principles & Techniques, Dictionary of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain: Quick Guide which are widely referred by students across the globe.

She has Received 04 Best Paper Awards for presentations in the National Seminars. She has received Two million grant and completed 02 projects of AICTE, India under RPS grants. She is life member of several professional bodies. Since 2017 she has been actively contributing her expertise as consultant and advisor to 02 Industries.

Her research area includes Probiotics, Technology transfer, Process optimization, regulatory guidelines, Oral solid dosage forms, excipient development etc

 Dr. Rashmi Vipinchandra Trivedi (M.Pharm, PhD, PGDHHM) is presently working as Associate Professor, & Head of the Department (Quality Assurance) & Dean Training & Placement at Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee, Nagpur. She has rich experience of around 18 years in teaching & research at undergraduate & post graduate levels. She has published more than 52 research papers at National & international levels, 9 book chapters, 02 patents and have guided several post graduate students of RTM Nagpur University. She has received prestigious AICTE TGS grant for presenting her work at Controlled Release Society Annual Meeting & Exposition being held July 21-24, 2019, at the Palacio De Congress Valencia, Spain. (July 2019). She has been teaching several subjects including Industrial Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Validation, Product Development & Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical manufacturing Technology, Pharmaceutical Engineering etc. She is serving as examiner in various universities. She also been coordinator of AICTE ATAL FDP (2020), APTI WF First Women Leadership Conclave and APTI WF Second Women Leadership Conclave, First Pharma HR Summit & Pharma HR Conclave at 72^nd IPC, Nagpur. Apart from teaching & research she plays a key role in Placement and industry linkages of the college. She is a life member of several professional bodies, active member of APTI Women Forum & is working as treasurer Pharma HR Society. Her research area includes liposomal drug delivery system, Herbal formulation, Probiotics, nanoparticles, topical/transdermal drug delivery system, solid dispersion etc.

Dr. Milind Janrao Umekar (M.Pharm, PhD,  MBA, PhD) is a well-known academician & administrator in the Pharmacy field. Presently he is working as Professor & Principal at Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, Kamptee.  Also, he is APTI, Central President. He has to his credit dual PhD degrees, one in Pharmaceutical Sciences & other in Management both from RTM Nagpur University. He has more than 27 years of experience in teaching & research at both graduate & post graduate levels. He has published more than 190 research articles in reputed national & international journals. He has 7 patents granted to his credit & over 11 published patents. He has received best presentation award at international conference of Ethnopharmacology, Jordan. He has received several grants from funding agencies like AICTE, DST. He has guided 81 M. Pharm and 16 Ph. D. students in various fields of pharmaceutical sciences. He has been associated with over 30 professional bodies. The administrative skills and excellent directions that he implemented at his institute, Smt. Kishoritai Bhoyar College of Pharmacy, bore fruit and the institute has been ranked 34th at all India level by National Institute Ranking Framework, 2017, Ministry of HRD, Govt of India and accredited by NBA and NAAC (grade "A"). It has been ranked among the top 10 promising Pharmacy colleges in India-2019 as per Higher Education Review. Dr Umekar has been honoured with IPER's Best Principal Award recently, as well as recognition by RTM. Nagpur University. He has been awarded with Best Principal Award by APTI in 2019. He has been awarded Pharmacy Teacher of the Year' award and "Maharashtra Pharmacist Association' award among others, by various professional organizations. His research areas include Liposomal delivery system. Herbal formulations, Ayurvedic preparations, Acute and Sub-acute toxicity studies for herbal formulations and Standardization of herbal preparations as per OECD and WHO guidelines.