Open AccessAssessment of viscoelasticity and hydration effect of herbal moisturizers using bioengineering techniques
Author(s) -
Shweta Kapoor,
Shailendra Saraf
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
pharmacognosy magazine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0976-4062
pISSN - 0973-1296
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1296.71797
Subject(s) - medicine , traditional medicine , viscoelasticity , materials science , composite material
A number of moisturizers are available containing natural hydrating, moisturizing, fi rming and occlusive property-imparting agent in the form of herbal extracts, juice and oils. The aim of this study is to assess the hydration and viscoelastic effect of commercially available herbal moisturizers, containing different herbs, on human skin, after a single and 3-week period of application using skin bio mechanical and electrical techniques.