Lecture 4 - Moisturizers and Moisturization Flashcards
characteristics of normal skin vs. dry skin
Normal -Even texture and tone -Smooth surface -Supple plump feel -Free of irritation Dry -Rough & scaly surface -Flaky , large squames -Tight feel -Inflamed , red , blotchy, itchy
external factors of dry skin
- Low relative humidity in dry environments- winter , airplane
- Wind and air currents causing evaporation
- Soap & detergent stripping skin lipids
- Solvents – alcohol , acetone strip lipids
- Inflammation caused by UVR (ultraviolet radiation)
intrinsic factors of dry skin
- Impaired SC function
- Reduced sebum production
(eg. in aging skin) - Dietary deficiency of EFA (essential fatty acids- PUFA –polyunsaturated FA)
What 3 things happen with impaired SC function?
- Increased TEWL (trans epidermal water loss)
- Abnormal keratinization and desquammation
- Reduced levels of NMF (natural moisturizing factor)
top 5 causes of dry, dehydrated skin (according to alpha keri)
- Aging
- Over-cleansing (excessive bathing, scrubbing, use of soap)
- Extreme climatic conditions
- Prolonged sun exposure
- Lifestyle (poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, certain medical conditions and medications)
parameters to formulate effective moisturizers
- Key ingredients: emollients, occlusive agents, humectants
- Vehicle type: o/w, w/o emulsions, lamellar gel systems
- Ingredients are selected accordingly, depending on the vehicle type and the application target (face or body)
- Cosmetic forms: lotions, creams, oils, milks, serums, sprays, gels
- Targeted type of skin: normal, dry, sensitive, oily
- Marketing regimen: facial, hands and body
define emollients
provide partial occlusion that soothes, moisturizes and improves the appearance of the SC by masking the rough, scaly skin condition and reducing the sensation of itching
define occlusive agents
form a film on the surface of the skin and moisturize by retarding the evaporation of water (TEWL) from the skin surface
define humectants
bind water from the environment and help by retaining water in equilibrium within the skin
define enhancers of skin barrier
mimic the SC bilayers structure and assure long-lasting moisturization
What are emollients vs. moisturizers
Emollients -Lubrication -Skin “smoothing” & softening -Effect skin feel Moisturizers -Water retention -Humectancy -Barrier activity-Reduce water loss
Characteristics of emollients - physical forms (4 types)
- varying viscosity liquids
- soft solids - butters
- waxes
- cationic fatty compounds
5 categories of ingredients in emollients
Silicones Triglycerides Esters Hydrocarbons Ethers
9 criteria of selecting emollient esters and occlusive ingredients
- Chemical structure
- Polarity( Solubility Parameter)
- Spreading behavior
- Molecular weight
- Viscosity
- Hydrolytic stability
- Solubilizing behavior towards oil-soluble solids
- Permeability into skin
- Moisture retention
type of spreading with high mw esters vs low mw esters
— High MW esters deliver low spreading
— Low MW esters deliver high spreading
type of spreading with high visc vs low visc
- low visc = high spreading
- high visc = low spreading
Spreading values provide information about the_____ of an emollient
fatty character (alkyl chain portion)