Characterization of the physical factors affecting nail permeation using water as a probe

Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 51, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 367-377

  Malhotra, Gouri Gupchup ^a   Zatz, Joel L ^b  

^a UNILEVER RESEARCH   (United Kingdom)

^b RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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