ABSTRACT
An important consideration in formulation technology is the target site for product
application. Should a skin care product be formulated for the entire body or are there
unique needs for specific body sites? As a dermatologist, I am keenly aware of the need to
look at each anatomic area individually to achieve optimal product functioning. Failure
to do so leads to development of a product that works everywhere and nowhere. The goal
of this section of the text is to explore the uniqueness of the skin in various body locations
to provide a foundation for anatomic formulation considerations.
