Εξειδίκευση τύπου :	Άρθρο σε επιστημονικό περιοδικό
Τίτλος:	Nanotechnology for Effective Epilation: Assessment of the Application of a Protease-Containing Microemulsion
Δημιουργός/Συγγραφέας:	Skórka, Monika Gahrtz, Manfred Chatzidaki, Maria D. [EL] Ξενάκης, Αριστοτέλης[EN] Xenakis, Aristotelis Whitfield, Thomas
Ημερομηνία:	2024
Γλώσσα:	Αγγλικά
ISSN:	2079-9284
DOI:	10.3390/cosmetics11030085
Περίληψη:	Background: Epilation is a very effective way to remove unwanted hair because of its long-lasting effects. However, there are some disadvantages such as pain during the procedure, the possibility of ingrown hairs and perifollicular inflammation. In the present study, we investigated whether a protease-containing post-epilation microemulsion is effective in improving epilation performance and alleviating the above problems. Methods: The application characteristics and effects of the tested microemulsion were evaluated during and after three applications in 30 female volunteers. This was conducted by measuring hair density, assessing hair strength, and evaluating the subjective experience of the volunteers using a questionnaire. Results: The measurements showed that after three applications, the apparent hair density in the axilla was reduced from 43.89 ± 12.44 hairs/cm2 to 16.67 ± 6.61 hairs/cm2 (p < 0.0001). In general, volunteers observed a reduced hair regrowth rate, resulting in longer epilation intervals, and more soothed and moisturized skin. Volunteers who previously experienced ingrown hairs or perifollicular inflammation reported the absence or improvement of these problems. Conclusions: The protease-containing microemulsion not only improves the performance of the epilation procedure, leading to less frequent epilation, but also improves possible negative effects of epilation such as ingrown hairs and perifollicular inflammation.
Τίτλος πηγής δημοσίευσης:	Cosmetics
Τόμος/Κεφάλαιο:	11
Τεύχος:	3
Θεματική Κατηγορία:	[EL] Δερματολογια[EN] Dermatology [EL] Νανοτεχνολογία[EN] Nanotechnology [EL] Βιοτεχνολογία[EN] Biotechnology [EL] Χημικά προϊόντα: Παραγωγή, χρήση κλπ[EN] Chemicals: Manufacture, use etc. [EL] Θεραπευτική. Φαρμακολογία[EN] Therapeutics.Pharmacology
Λέξεις-Κλειδιά:	hair removal epilation microemulsion protease hair growth inhibition
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Όροι και προϋποθέσεις δικαιωμάτων:	This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/ 4.0/).
Ηλεκτρονική διεύθυνση στον εκδότη (link):	https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics11030085
Εμφανίζεται στις συλλογές:	Ινστιτούτο Χημικής Βιολογίας - Επιστημονικό έργο