Equivalence of face and volar forearm for the testing of moisturizing and firming effect of cosmetics in hydration and biomechanical studies

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 28, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 453-461

  Bazin, R ^a,b   Fanchon, C ^b  

^a Recherche et Développement L'Oréal   (France)

^b L'Oréal Recherche Department of Analytical Chemistry   (France)

Author keywords

Biomechanical properties; Corneometer ; Dermal Torque Meter ; Hydration

Indexed keywords

COSMETIC;

ADULT; ARTICLE; BIOMECHANICS; CHEEK; COMPARATIVE STUDY; CUTANEOUS PARAMETERS; FACE; FEMALE; FOREARM; HUMAN; HYDRATION; MAXILLA; SEBACEOUS GLAND; SEBUM; STATISTICAL SIGNIFICANCE;

EID: 33751005268     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: 14682494     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-2494.2006.00352.x     Document Type: Article

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