Overview
This book explores eco-cosmeceuticals and offers a comprehensive overview of the latest sustainable and environmentally friendly innovations in cosmetic science. The book also addresses the pressing need for sustainable development in the beauty industry, aligning with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this book, through scientific research and practical applications, readers will gain insights into how natural and eco-friendly ingredients are revolutionizing skincare and cosmetic products. Divided into 3 main parts, the chapters cover a wide array of topics, including the role of herbal extracts in achieving SDGs, sustainable cosmeceuticals using natural colorants from plants, and the potential of zooceuticals derived from animals. Readers will also discover groundbreaking research on cosmetics sourced from marine algae and mushrooms, as well as green biotechnological applications in aesthetic medicine. The book closes with a section dedicated to future trends and challenges, exploring cutting-edge technologies such as gene array technology and nanotechnology in skincare, while addressing critical issues like microbiological safety and cosmeceutical legislation, and providing a Life Cycle Assessment perspective in eco-cosmeceuticals. Given its breadth, this book is an essential resource for researchers, scholars, and practitioners in the fields of cosmetic science, biotechnology, and environmental sustainability. It invites readers to consider how these innovations can transform the future of beauty products, and it is particularly valuable for those interested in integrating eco-friendly practices into their work or studies.
Full Product Details
Author: Sadia Javed ,
Shazia Abrar ,
Muhammad Arshad
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN: 9783031860867
ISBN 10: 3031860861
Pages: 529
Publication Date: 28 May 2025
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Author Information
Sadia Javed is a Tenured Associate Professor at Department of Biochemistry, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Holding a PhD in Biochemistry. Dr. Javed is an expert in environmental engineering and waste management using green and sustainable biotechnology. She has also established significant industrial connections for her institute. Shazia Abrar is an Assistant Professor at Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Holding a PhD in Chemistry from Karl-Franzens University of Graz, Austria, her research focuses on Analytical Chemistry and Cosmetic Science. She specializes in herbal extracts for cosmetic formulations and multifunctional skincare products and collaborates with S&K Cosmetic Company Pvt. Ltd. Muhammad Arshad is a Tenured Associate Professor in Biochemistry at the Jhang-campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. With 70 research articles, 21 book chapters, and four edited books published, he has contributed to the fields of biofuel, bioenergy, biopolymer applications, and industrial biochemistry. His research is focused on the environment, and climate change and aligned with sustainable development goals. Particularly, industrial research on ethanol and its applications in the environment and climate change has come to attention and is well cited. Exploring the potential of biogas and bioethanol production from industrial and animal waste, contributed to sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, his work on enhancing the mechanical and antimicrobial properties of materials using nano chitosan has advanced the field of material science.
