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Skin: Interface of a Living System : Perspective for Skin Care System in the Future : Proceedings of the Shiseido Science Symposium Held in Tokyo on 5 July

Shiseido Science Symposium, John A. Parrish, Tatsuya Ozawa

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Hardbound. Skin is a mysterious organ that acts as the interface between the inner organs of the human and the outer environment. Since it is the only organ that we can readily see with our eyes and touch with our hands much importance is emphasized on new and beneficial forms of skin care development. This volume present papers from the Shiseido Science Symposium in Tokyo, Japan, gathering together an infinite number of exciting issues that explore the skin using the molecular biology techniques available today in the life sciences. The skin is examined not just from the usual, localized perspective but rather as a crucial organ essential to the maintenance of human life. Its study is used to approach the mysterious connection between mind and body. Proper skin care and treatment not only helps preserve the skin's biophysical equilibrium but can also help precipitate a biophysical virtuous cycle of beneficial results. Despite protective functions of th

199 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1998