Biology and Ecology of Cosmeceutical Marine Life
₹2,995.00
- ISBN Number: 9788169614023
- Author: DR. RAMASAMY SANTHANAM, PH.D., DR. SANTHANAM RAMESH, PH.D., DR. SUBBIAH BALASUNDARI, PH.D.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Year: 2027
- Pages: 294
Overview
The bioactive molecules of marine organisms include peptides, polysaccharides, fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals which are known to possess medicinal values. Marine cosmeceutical compounds derived from marine biota such as marine algae, bacteria, and sponges address dermatological concerns such as aging, pigmentation, inflammation, and even wound healing thereby offering applications in the formulation of anti-aging products, moisturizers, sun care formulations, and treatments for sensitive or damaged skin. The increasing demand in the cosmetic and skincare industries for natural, safe, and effective ingredients has led to the exploration of marine-derived products as key components in modern cosmeceuticals. With the growing interest in sustainable and plant-based skincare products, marine-derived cosmeceuticals are becoming an integral part of the beauty industry, offering consumers both effective solutions and a greener alternative to traditional chemical-based cosmetics.
Though several books are presently available on the land-derived cosmeceuticals, no books have hither-to-been published on the cosmeceutical marine life. The present title when published would therefore be of great use for students and teachers of the cosmeceutical discipline which combines cosmetics and pharmaceuticals besides serving a potent reference source and manual for cosmeceutical industries in the development of new cosmeceutical products.
- About Author
RAMASAMY SANTHANAM, PH.D.
Dr. Ramasamy Santhanam, Ph.D. is the former Dean of the Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Thoothukudi, TN, India. On invitation, he participated and presented research papers in 13 International Fisheries Science Conferences held at Canada, Japan, Panama, Denmark, Germany, Spain, The Netherlands, Switzerland, South Korea, and Australia. He has also served as a Resource Person for the Training Workshop organized by the Marine Science and Fisheries Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries Wealth, Muscat, Oman. He was an active Member of the American Fisheries Society, United States; World Aquaculture Society, United States; Global Fisheries Ecosystem Management Network (GFEMN), United States; and the IUCN’s Commission on Ecosystem Management, Switzerland. To his credit, Dr. Santhanam has 50 books published on various aspects of Marine Biology/Fisheries Science; and three of his books have been listed as “Best Marine Biology Books of All Time” by the World Book Authority.
SANTHANAM RAMESH, PH.D.
Dr. Santhanam Ramesh, Ph.D., is the Vice-Principal at the Karuna College of Pharmacy, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala, India. He has 15 years of teaching and research experience in pharmaceutical sciences, and his fields of specialization include natural products, pharmaceutical nanotechnology, biomaterials, and marine wastes of pharmaceutical importance. Dr. Ramesh is also a visiting professor in the Department of Pharmacology, North-Caucasian State Humanitarian and Technological Academy (North- Caucasian State University), Cherkessk, Russia. To his credit, Dr. Ramesh has 20 books published with internationally reputed publishers. He is a member of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcome Research, the British Society for Nanomedicine, and the Academic Pharmacy Group of Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London.
SUBBIAH BALASUNDARI, PH.D.
Dr. Subbiah Balasundari, Ph.D. is serving presently as Dean, Dr. MGR Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Ponneri, TN, India. She possesses 33 years of professional experience spanning the seafood industry, the Agricultural Research Service, and the State Agricultural University system. Her contributions in the field of her specialization viz. Fish Processing Technology include the development of about 20 contemporary value-added products from finfish, shellfish, and seaweeds, of which six products have been successfully commercialized. To her credit, Dr. Balasundari has 9 books, 21 manuals, and 30 research articles. She has guided 15 research scholars in the discipline of Fish Processing Technology. Dr. Balasundari was the recipient of 11 awards conferred by Universities and Scientific Societies in recognition of her academic and research contributions.
