Application of a tensile-strength test method to the evaluation of hydrating hair products

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 241-249

  Mercelot, V ^a  

^a Laboratoires Eugene Perma   (France)

Author keywords

Evaluation; Hair care; Hydration; Measurement; Tensile strength

Indexed keywords

COSMETIC;

ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; EVAPORATION; GRAVIMETRY; HAIR; HUMAN; HUMAN TISSUE; HUMIDITY; HYDRATION; MICROSCOPY; PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY; TENSILE STRENGTH;

EID: 0031730411     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1467-2494.1998.176610.x     Document Type: Article

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