Stratum corneum hydration : mode of action of moisturizers on a molecular level

Author(s):
Caussin, J.
Published
2009
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

In this thesis, the mode of action of stratum corneum moisturizers is studied using a variety of techniques: cryo-scanning electron microscopy, freeze fracture transmission electron microscopy, small angle X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.

Stratum corneumMoisturizersMoisturizationCryo-scanningElectron microscopyFreeze fracture transmission electron microscopySmall angle X-ray diffractionFourier transform infrared spectroscopy
Defense date
2009-06-17
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Bouwstra, J.A.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Science, Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/14739

Funding

Sponsorship
ICI Ltd, London, UK