| ISBN13: | 9781032506135 |
| ISBN10: | 103250613X |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 316 pages |
| Size: | 254x178 mm |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 60 Illustrations, black & white; 18 Illustrations, color; 12 Halftones, black & white; 17 Halftones, color; 48 Line drawings, black & white; 1 Line drawings, color |
| 700 |
Volume 2: Thalassotherapy and Cosmeceuticals
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The book is a comprehensive review of thalassotherapy and seawater cure, and the cosmeceuticals derived from marine algae as novel sources of cosmetic ingredients.
This comprehensive text offers an in-depth exploration of the research and issues related to the use of seawater and marine environment for therapies, as well as the composition of cosmeceuticals derived from seaweed. With contributions from an international team of experts, the book describes the amazing field of thalassotherapy, highlighting the characteristics of seawater, the techniques of applying seawater and the mechanisms of action, as well as the climatic factors that complement marine therapies. Of particular relevance are cosmeceuticals derived from seaweed, which have been the subject of intense research in recent years. In addition, highly topical aspects are addressed, such as nutrition linked to thalassotherapy.
Preface to the Series. Preface. 1. Introduction to the Thalassotherapy. 2. Seawater: Composition, Physical and Chemical Properties. 3. Seawater: Mechanisms of Action. 4. Thalassotherapy and Marine Resources: Health Benefits. 5. Seawater Cure: Techniques. 6. Marine Resources: Macro- and Microalgae. 7. Marine Resources: Marine Muds. 8. Climatotherapy and the Marine Environment. 9. Thalassotherapy and Nutrition. 10. Introduction to Cosmeceuticals. 11. Biology of Marine Macroalgae. 12. Valuable Compounds from Marine Resources in Cosmeceuticals. 13. Significance of Algal Lipids in Cosmeceutical Sector. 14. Carbohydrates and Proteins from Seaweed: A Promising Frontier in Skin Cosmeceuticals. 15. Phlorotannins in Cosmeceuticals. 16. Recent Advancement of Phenolic Compounds from Algae. 17. Current Status of Seaweed Utilization in Cosmeceuticals. 18. Looking into the Future, Addressing Challenges and Unveiling Opportunities on Utilization of Seaweed in Cosmeceuticals. Index.
