A plant oil-containing pH 4 emulsion improves epidermal barrier structure and enhances ceramide levels in aged skin (original) (raw)

A plant oil-containing pH 4 emulsion improves epidermal barrier structure and enhances ceramide levels in aged skin

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2016

Abstract

Xerosis is a serious problem among the very old. It is a dermatological challenge caused by significant alterations in stratum corneum (SC) function and structure. Two negative changes in aged skin are (i) the enhanced skin surface pH and (ii) the altered SC lipid content, composition and ordering.

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