Search for dissertations about: "Alber a"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Alber a.

2. 1. Humectants and skin : effects of hydration from molecule to man

   Author : Cathrine Albèr; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : skin; stratum corneum; hydration; hyaluronan; glycerol; urea;

   Abstract : Humectants belong to a group of hydrophilic compounds frequently used in skin care products with the aim to diminish the clinical symptom of skin dryness. The biochemical and biophysical mechanisms by which humectants interact with the skin barrier are far from fully understood. READ MORE