Editor: Bruna Galdorfini Chiari-Andréo

Cosmetology in Practice: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals (Part 1)

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ISBN: 978-981-5322-26-2 (Print)
ISBN: 978-981-5322-25-5 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2026
DOI: 10.2174/97898153222551260101

Introduction

Cosmetology in Practice: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals offers an evidence-based, interdisciplinary overview of skin and adnexal care, bridging clinical health and aesthetic science. Moving from skin morphology and physiology through aging, dermatological disorders, raw materials and formulation science, it positions cosmetology as a tool for health promotion and prevention, not just appearance.


Key Features

  • - Evidence-based, practice-oriented approach integrating health and aesthetics.
  • - Logical progression from foundational science to clinical application.
  • - Coverage of photoprotective formulations and actives for anti-aging, skin lightening, acne, hair and body skin conditions.
  • - Discussion of injectable aesthetic substances.
  • - Guidance on evaluating product efficacy, safety and stability.
  • - Practical guidance on cosmetic prescription.

Readership :

Healthcare professionals and students in Pharmacy, Biomedicine, Aesthetic Sciences and Dermatology; secondarily, cosmetic-industry researchers and product developers.

Contributors

Editor(s):
Bruna Galdorfini Chiari-Andréo
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil




Contributor(s):
Alexandra Hubner
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Aline Rocha Vieira
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Ana Melero Zaera
Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Valencia
Valencia
Spain


Ana Carolina N. Ishida
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Ana Lucía Morocho-Jacome
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Ana Luísa De S. Gonçalves
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Ana Paula de Souza Faloni
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Anielly Costa Bastos
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Any Carolina Ióca Diniz
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Antonio José Guillot
Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Valencia
Valencia
Spain


André Rolim Baby
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Adenia M. Alves Nunes
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences
State University of Paraíba - UEPB
Campina Grande, Paraíba
Brazil


Bruna Galdorfini Chiari-Andréo
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Bruna Santa Rosa
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Celso Martins Junior
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Cibele Rosana Ribeiro Castro Lima
Institute of Physics, University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Chung Man Chin
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil

Advanced Research Center in Medicine
Union of the Colleges of the Great Lakes (UNILAGO)
São José do Rio Preto, SP, Brazil


Denys P.C. De Oliveira
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Débora Quintas Balla
Department of Health of Science, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Espírito Santo
São Mateus, Espírito Santo
Brazil


Diego P. da Silva Lima
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences
State University of Paraíba - UEPB
Campina Grande, Paraíba
Brazil


Diogo Baltazar
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
London
United Kingdom


Eloá Rodrigues Luvizuto
Dental Surgeon, Private Practice
Araçatuba
São Paulo
Brazil


Érica Savassa Pinto Cacoci
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Fabiana Vieira Lima
Department of Health of Science, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Espírito Santo
São Mateus, Espírito Santo
Brazil


Felipe Alessandre Aguiar Castro
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Fernanda B. De Almeida
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Gabriela de Argollo Marques
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Giovana Piovezan Fioresi
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Hariel Maffei Umesaki Tessaro
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


João Augusto Oshiro-Júnior
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences
State University of Paraíba - UEPB
Campina Grande, Paraíba
Brazil


João Cesar Salgado dos Santos
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Laís Beanucci Coelho
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Laura Arruda Mascaro
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Lia Carolina Oliveira Dos Santos
Miguel Hernandez University
Alicante
Spain


Manoela Tiago
Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA


Mariana M. Dantas
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences
State University of Paraíba - UEPB
Campina Grande, Paraíba
Brazil


Mariana Rillo Sato
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Center for Biological and Health Sciences
State University of Paraíba - UEPB
Campina Grande, Paraíba
Brazil


Mariana S. Martins
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Matheus Henrique Vieira
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Maria Vitória Cordeiro Silva
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Miquel Martínez-Navarrete
Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Valencia
Valencia
Spain


Patrick Chiodi De Oliveira
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Rafaela Sasounian
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Renata Miliani Martinez
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Susan Mitie Hayashida
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Thalita Marcilio Candido
Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of São Paulo
São Paulo
Brazil


Thallita Pereira Queiroz
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Teresa Mª Garrigues
Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology
University of Valencia
Valencia
Spain


Ursulandréa Sanches Abelan
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University, (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Vera Isaac
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Victor José Benedito Rodrigues
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Vinícius Faim Martins
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil


Viviann Ruocco-Vetucci
Universidade de Araraquara - UNIARA
Araraquara, São Paulo
Brazil