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Amphiphilic association structures in a model skin lotion with hydroxy acids
Author(s) -
AlBawab A.,
Friberg S. E.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-2494.2004.00212.x
Subject(s) - lotion , chemistry , pulmonary surfactant , salicylic acid , residue (chemistry) , chromatography , organic chemistry , biochemistry
Synopsis The phase diagrams were determined of lactic and isohexanoic hydroxy acids as well as salicylic acid with water, a non‐ionic surfactant and a paraffinic oil to outline the influence of the hydroxy acids on the structure in a model for a skin lotion. The results showed the influence of the acid to be similar to that of the oil, but that the difference in chain length between the two alpha acids had only insignificant influence. The results are discussed from two aspects: the structures involved in the lotion as applied and the action of the lotion residue on the skin after the evaporation of the water.