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The science behind skin care: Moisturizers.
Draelos ZD. Draelos ZD. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018 Apr;17(2):138-144. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12490. Epub 2018 Jan 10. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2018. PMID: 29319217 Review.
These ingredients may be vitamins, botanical antioxidants, peptides, skin-lightening agents, botanical anti-inflammatories, or exfoliants. This discussion covers the science of moisturizers....
These ingredients may be vitamins, botanical antioxidants, peptides, skin-lightening agents, botanical anti-inflammatories, or exfoli …
Safety Assessment of Glycerin as Used in Cosmetics.
Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC, Marks JG Jr, Shank RC, Slaga TJ, Snyder PW, Gill LJ, Heldreth B. Becker LC, et al. Int J Toxicol. 2019 Nov/Dec;38(3_suppl):6S-22S. doi: 10.1177/1091581819883820. Int J Toxicol. 2019. PMID: 31840548 Review.
Glycerin functions as a denaturant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, humectant, oral care agent, oral health-care drug, skin protectant, skin conditioning agent-humectant, and viscosity-decreasing agent. ...
Glycerin functions as a denaturant, fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, humectant, oral care agent, oral health-care drug, …
Skin hydration: a review on its molecular mechanisms.
Verdier-Sévrain S, Bonté F. Verdier-Sévrain S, et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2007 Jun;6(2):75-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2007.00300.x. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2007. PMID: 17524122 Review.
The retention of water in the SC is dependent on two major components: (1) the presence of natural hygroscopic agents within the corneocytes (collectively referred to as natural moisturizing factor) and (2) the SC intercellular lipids orderly arranged to form a barr …
The retention of water in the SC is dependent on two major components: (1) the presence of natural hygroscopic agents within t …
Influence of humectants on the thermotropic behaviour and nanostructure of fully hydrated lecithin bilayers.
Li NYD, Moore DJ, Thompson MA, Welfare E, Rappolt M. Li NYD, et al. Chem Phys Lipids. 2022 Mar;243:105165. doi: 10.1016/j.chemphyslip.2021.105165. Epub 2021 Dec 28. Chem Phys Lipids. 2022. PMID: 34971600 Free article.
Humectants are used widely in topical formulations as they provide cosmetic and health benefits to skin. Of particular interest to our laboratories is the interaction of humectants in phospholipid based topical skin care formulations. This study probed the effects o …
Humectants are used widely in topical formulations as they provide cosmetic and health benefits to skin. Of particular interest to ou …
Methods for the induction of labor: efficacy and safety.
Sanchez-Ramos L, Levine LD, Sciscione AC, Mozurkewich EL, Ramsey PS, Adair CD, Kaunitz AM, McKinney JA. Sanchez-Ramos L, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Mar;230(3S):S669-S695. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.02.009. Epub 2023 Jul 13. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024. PMID: 38462252 Review.
Concerning the vaginal administration of nitric oxide donors, including isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide, nitroglycerin, and sodium nitroprusside, the higher incidence of side effects with these agents has limited their use. A synthetic hygroscopic cervical dilato …
Concerning the vaginal administration of nitric oxide donors, including isosorbide mononitrate, isosorbide, nitroglycerin, and sodium nitrop …
Toxicity of waterpipe tobacco smoking: the role of flavors, sweeteners, humectants, and charcoal.
Kassem NOF, Strongin RM, Stroup AM, Brinkman MC, El-Hellani A, Erythropel HC, Etemadi A, Goniewicz ML, Hansen EG, Kassem NO, Li D, Liles S, Noël A, Rezk-Hanna M, Wang Q, Rahman I. Kassem NOF, et al. Toxicol Sci. 2024 Oct 1;201(2):159-173. doi: 10.1093/toxsci/kfae095. Toxicol Sci. 2024. PMID: 39037923 Free PMC article. Review.
Besides flavorants and sugars, WPT additives include humectants, which enhance the moisture and sweetness of WPT, act as solvents for flavors, and impart smoothness to the smoke, thus increasing appeal to users. ...This review presents existing evidence on the potential to …
Besides flavorants and sugars, WPT additives include humectants, which enhance the moisture and sweetness of WPT, act as solvents for …
Maintaining skin integrity in the aged: A systematic review.
Lichterfeld-Kottner A, El Genedy M, Lahmann N, Blume-Peytavi U, Büscher A, Kottner J. Lichterfeld-Kottner A, et al. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020 Mar;103:103509. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103509. Epub 2019 Dec 23. Int J Nurs Stud. 2020. PMID: 31945604
Lipophilic leave-on products containing humectants decreased skin dryness and reduced pruritus. Products with pH 4 improved the skin barrier. ...Basic skin care strategies including low-irritating cleansers and lipophilic humectant-containing leave-on products are h …
Lipophilic leave-on products containing humectants decreased skin dryness and reduced pruritus. Products with pH 4 improved the skin …
A review of the use of beeswax in skincare.
Nong Y, Maloh J, Natarelli N, Gunt HB, Tristani E, Sivamani RK. Nong Y, et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023 Aug;22(8):2166-2173. doi: 10.1111/jocd.15718. Epub 2023 Mar 31. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023. PMID: 36999457 Review.
In skincare, its function ranges from its role as an occlusive, helping to create a semi-occlusive skin barrier that minimizes transepidermal water loss; as a humectant, locking in hydration; and an emollient to soften and soothe the skin. As a natural substance, its use h …
In skincare, its function ranges from its role as an occlusive, helping to create a semi-occlusive skin barrier that minimizes transepiderma …
Role of topical emollients and moisturizers in the treatment of dry skin barrier disorders.
Lodén M. Lodén M. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003;4(11):771-88. doi: 10.2165/00128071-200304110-00005. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2003. PMID: 14572299 Review.
In addition to substances considered as actives, e.g. fats and humectants, moisturizers contain substances conventionally considered as excipients (e.g. emulsifiers, antioxidants, preservatives). ...The chemistry and function of dry skin and moisturizers is a challenging s …
In addition to substances considered as actives, e.g. fats and humectants, moisturizers contain substances conventionally considered …
Nonsterile Basics of Compounding: Compounding with Humectants.
Allen LV Jr. Allen LV Jr. Int J Pharm Compd. 2023 May-Jun;27(3):218-221. Int J Pharm Compd. 2023. PMID: 37267525
Humectants are in common use not only in pharmaceuticals but also in foods, cosmetics, etc. ...Some of the more typical examples of humectants that are used in pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics are provided in this article, as well as a more detailed list of …
Humectants are in common use not only in pharmaceuticals but also in foods, cosmetics, etc. ...Some of the more typical examples of …
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