Assessment of strengthening the mechanical properties of hair fibers
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is used to map the topology (i.e. profilometry) of the cuticle while measuring the mechanical properties…
X-ray microdiffraction (µXRD) unveils the structural organization of the intercorneocyte lipids in the stratum corneum :
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The cream disrupts the molecular architecture of inter-cellular lipids in the outer side while those in the epidermal side are not modified.
The impact of topical formulations on the lipid barrier of the stratum corneum is frequently studied for cosmetic purposes using µ-XRD. This technique is now gaining traction in the pharmaceutical field, offering novel and valuable insights that can significantly benefit R&D and formulation.
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is used to map the topology (i.e. profilometry) of the cuticle while measuring the mechanical properties…
X-ray tomography is now a reference method for non-destructive three-dimensional imaging. Its principle is based on capturing a large number…
X-ray diffraction reveals the structural organisation of the intercorneocyte lipids in the stratum corneum X-ray microdiffraction (µXRD) unveils the structural…
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is used to map the…
X-ray tomography is now a reference method for non-destructive…