Use of infrared spectroscopy for in vivo measurement of the stratum corneum moisturization after application of costmetic preparations

Abstract

In this study the moisturization of the stratum corneum was assessed using a non‐invasive and non‐destructive in vivo method, i.e., Fourier Transform Infra Red spectroscopy. First, the values of absorption band integrations were recorded for the non‐treated skin. Next, the results after application of various cosmetic preparations were reported and correlated with corneometric findings. Copyright © 1995, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved