Characteristic differences in barrier and hygroscopic properties between normal and cosmetic dry skin. I. Enhanced barrier analysis with sequential tape-stripping

• Published in: International journal of cosmetic science Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 167 - 174
• Main Authors: Lu, N., Chandar, P., Tempesta, D., Vincent, C., Bajor, J., McGuiness, H.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.04.2014; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Adult; barrier function; Chemical analysis; Chemical extraction; claim substantiation in vivo/in vitro; Cosmetics industry; Data collection; dry skin; Epidermis - physiology; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; moisturization; Proteins; Proteins - analysis; Skin; Water Loss, Insensible - physiology; Water transport; claim substantiation in vivo/in vitro; moisturization; dry skin; barrier function; chemical analysis

Synopsis Objective Cosmetic dry skin often has a lower hydration level but a similar apparent barrier function, as measured by transepidermal water loss (TEWL), than that of the normal skin. To investigate the intrinsic difference in barrier property and moisture‐holding ability between the cosmetic...