
Volume 2: Thalassotherapy and Cosmeceuticals
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Volume 2: Thalassotherapy and Cosmeceuticals
About this book
The book is a comprehensive review of thalassotherapy and seawater cures, 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.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title Page
- Series Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface to the Series
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introduction to the Thalassotherapy
- Chapter 2 Seawater: Composition, Physical and Chemical Properties
- Chapter 3 Seawater: Mechanisms of Action
- Chapter 4 Thalassotherapy and Marine Resources: Health Benefits
- Chapter 5 Seawater Cure: Techniques
- Chapter 6 Marine Resources: Macro- and Microalgae
- Chapter 7 Marine Resources: Marine Muds
- Chapter 8 Climatotherapy and the Marine Environment
- Chapter 9 Thalassotherapy and Nutrition
- Chapter 10 Ontroduction to Cosmeceuticals
- Chapter 11 Biology of Marine Macroalgae
- Chapter 12 Valuable Compounds from Marine Resources in Cosmeceuticals
- Chapter 13 Significance of Algal Lipids in Cosmeceutical Sector
- Chapter 14 Carbohydrates and Proteins from Seaweed: A Promising Frontier in Skin Cosmeceuticals
- Chapter 15 Phlorotannins in Cosmeceuticals
- Chapter 16 Recent Advancement of Phenolic Compounds from Algae
- Chapter 17 Current Status of Seaweed Utilization in Cosmeceuticals
- Chapter 18 Looking into the Future, Addressing Challenges and Unveiling Opportunities on Utilization of Seaweed in Cosmeceuticals
- Index