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Skin penetration
In cosmetic industry and more generally in chemical formulation, it is important to understand active ingredients effects and how far they penetrate the different skin layers.
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Skin barrier
Epidermal differenciation triggers to the formation of apoptotic cells, corenocytes more or less cohesive. One of the main role of these cells is to regulate epidermis permeability. The skin barrier is due to the accumulation of lipids.
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Hair protection
Hair is a constant victim of many agressions : water, sun, brushing, pollution, having shine and smooth hair with blow dryers and heating irons… The robust structure of its external layer, the cuticle, protects it.
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Blue light
Light is necessary for life, but long exposure to artificial light is becoming a major health concern.
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The relationship between skin elasticity and viscoelasticity
Elasticity is the ability of the skin to return to its original shape after deformation. In other words, it is the skin’s ability to stretch and then recoil. However, in the realm of physics, skin is not just elastic but also exhibits viscoelastic properties.
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24 January 2024
Are you a smoker? Here’s how it affects your skin!
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end and what could be better than to finish it with a good reading about the effects tobacco has on your skin? If you’re a smoker, or even if you’re planning to stop, we assure you this article will help you decide to quit it
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29 November 2022
Why are simplicity and multifunctionality new trends in the beauty market?
Less is more is becoming more and more a source of inspiration in many markets all over the world. This time, we’re talking about the beauty market and how simplicity and multifunctionaly has become a crucial fact to keep in mind when creating the formulas of their products.
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19 October 2022