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Written By: Agencies | Published : December 4, 2014 1:35 PM IST
New Delhi, Dec 3: Beauty company L Oreal has launched 'Basic Science for Modern Cosmetic Dermatology', a collaborative book co-authored by 24 Indian dermatologists and 24 L Or al Research and Innovation (R&I) experts. The book, with 16 chapters, covers all the relevant topics on the border between dermatology and cosmetics. It aims to define the most appropriate preventive measures in the science of Cosmetic Dermatology for the protection of hair and skin.
The objective of the book was to gather the most recent advance in basic science and knowledge in cosmetic dermatology for a better understanding of skin and hair physiology behind pertinent prevention strategies, said Mich le Verschoore, medical director of L'Or al Research and Innovation. 'It also served to build and expand our network with dermatologists who are emerging as key influencers and trust for skincare in India, and to exchange scientific expertise with our Indian counterparts,' Verschoore said in a statement.
The new launch is also a step to showcase the opportunities for knowledge sharing and research partnerships between Indian and French scientists. The Minister Counsellor of the French Embassy, Jean-Marc Ser -Charlet, highlighted what he considers as the result of a fruitful partnership between a French company and some of its Indian academic partners. (Read: Katrina Kaif launches L Oreal Paris 6 Oil Nourish range)
He also shared the promising perspectives of collaboration in research and development between France and India, between public and private sectors, that such initiative brings in. Francois Pradier, director of L Oreal Research and Innovation (R&I) in India, said: 'An important goal for research at L Oreal is to generate knowledge of skin and hair of our consumers in India and this book is a good example of this engagement'. (Read: Helen Mirren becomes brand ambassador of L Oreal Paris)
Source: IANS
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