Natural ceramide, a biologically active compound present in plants, has been used widely in
food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. Abundant ceramide has been detected in …

Background/purpose: Skin moisturisation, elasticity, feel and appearance can all be
improved through the topical application of protein hydrolysates. Recent studies suggest that …

Keratin is a fibrous structural protein and major component of hair, horns, claws, hooves,
feather, wool, hoof and outer layer of skin. These keratinous materials are formed by cells …

The aim of our study was to determine the influence of several types of liposomes with a
different lipid composition on the percutaneous absorption of one conventional sun filter with …

The primary barrier to body water loss and influx of exogenous substances resides in the
stratum corneum (SC). The barrier function of the SC is provided by patterned lipid lamellae …

Abstract Background/Aims: Wool wax is a soft, yellow, waxy substance that is secreted by
the sebaceous glands of sheep. The purpose of wool wax is to waterproof and protect the …

In some specific fields of application (eg, cosmetics, pharmacy), textile substrates need to
incorporate sensible molecules (active principles) that can be affected if they are sprayed …

Merino wool is made up of cuticle and cortical cells held together by the cell membrane
complex (CMC), which contains a small amount of internal lipids (IWL)(1.5% by mass). IWL …

Sterol oxidation products (SOPs) are linked to several toxicological effects. Therefore,
investigation of potential dietary uptake sources particularly food of animal origin has been a …

Dyeing and diffusion properties of dyes into wool fiber are governed by a membranous
structure which is formed by a matrix protein and lipid components. External lipids (wool …