E Berardesca1. 1. 1 Department of Dermatology, University of Pavia, IRCCS Policlinics S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy2Members of the EEMCO Croup: P. Masson (Chairman), France; L. Rodrigues (Secretary), Portugal; E. Berardesca, Italy; CL Cummer, UK; I-L Lévêque, France; M. Loden, Sweden; G. Piérard, Belgium; V. Rogiers, Belgium; D. Salter, UK; G. Sauermann, Germany; J. Serup, Denmark; M. A. Trevethan, UK.
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The improvement of stratum corneum hydration is one of the most important claims in the cosmetic industry. METHODS: Objective assessment of moisturization can be done with devices based on electrical methods provided these instruments are used in an appropriate manner. RESULTS: This paper deals with the biophysical basis behind these techniques and describes the most important variables, pitfalls and drawbacks related to measurements and current instrumentation. Individual-related and environment-related variables are also analyzed as well as study designs for predictive or use tests. CONCLUSIONS: Practical suggestions for standardization of measurements are given.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The improvement of stratum corneum hydration is one of the most important claims in the cosmetic industry. METHODS: Objective assessment of moisturization can be done with devices based on electrical methods provided these instruments are used in an appropriate manner. RESULTS: This paper deals with the biophysical basis behind these techniques and describes the most important variables, pitfalls and drawbacks related to measurements and current instrumentation. Individual-related and environment-related variables are also analyzed as well as study designs for predictive or use tests. CONCLUSIONS: Practical suggestions for standardization of measurements are given.
Authors: Johan du Plessis; Aleksandr Stefaniak; Fritz Eloff; Swen John; Tove Agner; Tzu-Chieh Chou; Rosemary Nixon; Markus Steiner; Anja Franken; Irena Kudla; Linn Holness Journal: Skin Res Technol Date: 2013-01-19 Impact factor: 2.365
Authors: Pranab K Mukherjee; Jyotsna Chandra; Mauricio Retuerto; Karen A Arters; Mary C Consolo; A'ja Patterson; Saralee Bajaksouzian; James W Arbogast; Todd J Cartner; Michael R Jacobs; Mahmoud A Ghannoum; Robert A Salata Journal: J Am Acad Dermatol Date: 2017-12-01 Impact factor: 11.527