Purpose The work is aimed at the description and study of the hydration effect of different
active substances (hyaluronic acid, sericin, glycerol, and urea) incorporated in two different …

In this study three cream formulations were compared in order to assess the influence of
different kind of excipients on the skin barrier and stratum corneum hydration. The first cream …

The skin barrier helps to protect the skin against external harmful factors and to prevent the
excessive water loss. Numerous extrinsic and intrinsic factors may impair the skin barrier …

In this study we investigated the effects of four emollients (cetearyl octanoate, decyl oleate,
C12-15 alkyl benzoate and olive oil) incorporated at a concentration of 10% on the structural …

Improvements of skin hydration properties by the use of polyherbal moisturizers are the
recent advances in cosmetic preparations to avoid the harmful effects of chemical …

Water is the most important molecule contained in the skin and is bound to the intracellular
hygroscopic substances called natural moisturizing factors (NMF). The clinical characteristic …

The aim of this study was to evaluate different urea‐containing cosmetic preparations
designed for foot care regarding skin occlusion. The primary aim was therefore to screen the …

One of the complications of “diabetes mellitus” is termed diabetic foot syndrome, the first
symptoms of which include changes in the skin's condition and properties. The skin …

Background Water is an important factor on the appearance and function of the skin and,
when dehydrated, it becomes rough and flaky. The measurement of stratum corneum …

Although anecdotal evidence suggests that the rheology of creams and lotions might affect
their moisturizing efficacy and perceptual qualities, to date no systematic investigation of …