About Book
The "Cosmetic Science Text Book" provides an in-depth understanding of cosmetic products and their scientific principles. It begins with definitions and classifications of cosmetics and cosmeceuticals, detailing their uses and applications. The book explains the formulation and functions of various products like face powders, creams, lotions, shampoos, and moisturizers. It covers key excipients such as surfactants, emulsifiers, rheology modifiers, humectants, and emollients used in cosmetics. Special emphasis is given to the structure and function of skin, hair, and oral cavity, along with common issues and their care. It also discusses formulation techniques and safety considerations. Practical aspects like the preparation of moisturizers are included. The book integrates traditional ingredients with modern innovations. It is a useful academic guide for students of pharmacy and cosmetic sciences.
Key Features:
• Comprehensive classification and formulation of cosmetic and cosmeceutical products
• Detailed explanation of cosmetic excipients and their roles
• Inclusion of skin, hair, and oral cavity anatomy and care
• Step-by-step guide on preparing moisturizing creams and other topical products
• Combines traditional knowledge with modern scientific and regulatory insights
About Author
AUTHOR 1:
Dr. Perli Kranti Kumar is a Professor & Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sandip University, Nashik. He has over 15 years of Teaching and Research experience in Pharmaceutical Sciences. A Gold Medalist in M. Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis), he was awarded for academic excellence by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He has published 52 research publications, presented over 75 posters and oral presentations, and holds 5 granted and 2 published patents. Dr. Kumar has also contributed 7 books and 3 book chapters to academic literature. He has received multiple Best Poster and Oral Presentation Awards and his research focuses on Analytical Method Development, Impurity Profiling, and Green Analytical Chemistry. He has secured a SERB research grant of ₹6 lakhs. Currently, he guides 8 Ph.D. scholars and has mentored 29 M. Pharm and numerous B. Pharm research projects.
AUTHOR 2:
Prof. (Dr.) Ashok Thulluru is Professor and Head of the Department of Industrial Pharmacy at Sandip University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nashik, and serves as Coordinator of the Training & Placement Cell. He holds a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, and brings 18 years of academic experience alongside one year in industry as a Research Associate at Orchid Healthcare, Chennai. He has authored five textbooks, published 48 research articles, and holds five Indian patent publications. With over 171 citations and an H-index of 8, he has guided more than 35 postgraduate students and currently supervises eight Ph.D. scholars. His research focuses on targeted drug delivery systems, nanotechnology, formulation optimization, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in pharmaceutical sciences. He has actively presented at over 25 national and international conferences and continues to contribute to academic leadership, student placements and research excellence.
AUTHOR 3 :
Dr. Makarand Suresh Gambhire is currently the Dean and Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sandip University, Nashik. He earned his Ph.D. from JNU, Jaipur in 2013 and completed his M.Pharm from Government College of Pharmacy, Karad, achieving a 99.00 percentile (AIR 115) in GATE 2005. With 17 years of professional experience, he has spent over 15 years teaching UG and PG students and 2 years in sales and business development. He served for 12.7 years at Sinhgad College of Pharmacy and was an approved PG and Ph.D. guide under Savitribai Phule Pune University. His key research areas include the formulation and development of nanomedicines, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), and statistical optimization using Design of Experiments (DoE). Dr. Gambhire has published 31 research papers—16 in national and 15 in international journals. He also played a significant role in establishing an MoU for student and faculty exchange with North South University, Bangladesh
AUTHOR 4 :
Dr. Hemantkumar Arvind Ranpise currently working as Associate Professor in School of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra. He has earned his Ph.D. from Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune (M.S.). He has 15 years of teaching and research experience. He has to his credit more than 14 International and national publications in journals of repute with cumulative impact factor of more than 20.24 and having 120+ citations with H-Index of 6 & I10-Index of 6. He has guided more than 11+ research scholars for their masters. He has published 3 patent, 4 books and 1 book chapter with National and International publishers. His research expertise lies in the nose to brain drug delivery, Nano drug delivery. He has attended and presented his research in many national and international conferences.
AUTHOR 5 :
Dr. Ramdas Tukaram Dolas is currently serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sandip University, Nashik. He holds an M.Pharm in Biopharmaceutics from Government College of Pharmacy, Karad, and a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics. He also qualified GATE-2003 and has over 20 years of teaching and research experience. Dr. Dolas is a life member of professional bodies such as APTI and IPA. He has published numerous research and review articles in reputed national and international journals. He has actively participated in several scientific conferences and seminars. He has guided 14 M.Pharm students, and currently, 8 Ph.D. scholars are pursuing research under his supervision. His research interests include solubility and permeability enhancement and novel drug delivery systems (NDDS).
