...Ben Wang; Ling-Ling Liu; Zuo-Tao Zhao; Ping Tu Aim: To investigate whether the skin barrier function is impaired with regard to the pH value, water content, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and the integrity of the stratum corneum, and whether the expression of caspase-14 is altered in moderate...

... for cleansing of diseased and healthy skin. Among the syndets, especially those with a pH of about 5.5 seem to be relevant. In contrast to alkaline soap, they do not interfere with the cutaneous microflora, whose composition is linked to the skin surface pH. As their irritancy potential might be even lower than...

... : Functional characteristics of the skin in subjects with allergic asthma and/or rhinitis were studied using evaporimetry, capacitance and pH metry. Data were compared to those of healthy subjects and patients with atopic dermatitis (AD). Results and Conclusions : Our results suggest that the skin of patients...

...R. Gfatter; P. Hackl; F. Braun Background: In adults the influence of cleansing preparations on the pH, fat content and hydration of the skin is well documented. Studies in newborn and small infants have not been reported. Objective: Our study aimed at examining whether similar effects can...

... the growth of M. ovalis, compatible with topical use in cosmetic formulations. Studies were performed on the effects of pH, ionic strength, cinnamic acid and related compounds on mycotic growth. Methods:M. ovalis was cultivated in modified Sabouraud agar. The effects of pH, ionic strength and cinnamic acid...