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Skin Barrier Function

A special issue of Cosmetics (ISSN 2079-9284).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2019) | Viewed by 31810

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Se kyoo Jeong

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Department of Bio-Cosmetic Science, Seowon University, Cheongju, Korea
Interests: skin barrier function, atopic dermatitis, digital healthcare, moisturizer, patients education
Dr. Hyun Jung Kim

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Seoul Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
Interests: skin barrier function, atopic dermatitis, digital healthcare, moisturizer, patients education

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Since the ground-breaking emergence of a “brick and mortar” concept for stratum corneum in the mid-1970’s, research about the skin barrier functions has expanded from basic investigative dermatology to cosmetics, transdermal drug delivery, and even to digital healthcare areas. Recently, increased prevalence of skin diseases with barrier dysfunctions and environmental stress have made “skin barrier” one of the most widely used terms in cosmetics. However, developing new cosmetic ingredients, formulations, or devices addressing skin barrier function requires not only understanding the mechanisms of skin barrier homeostasis but having knowledge about diverse areas, including bioengineering technology for skin barrier measurement; instrumental analysis technology for assessing the molecular arrangement of stratum corneum intercellular lipids; and organic chemistry and biotechnology for producing key ingredients, such as ceramides.

This Special Issue “skin barrier function” is aimed at providing the necessary information required to apply the “skin barrier” concept for cosmetic products, encompassing basic research to practical development and clinical evaluation.

Prof. Dr. Se kyoo Jeong
Dr. Hyun Jung Kim
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • skin barrier function
  • transdermal drug delivery
  • cosmetics
  • sphingolipids and ceramide
  • digital healthcare
  • stratum corneum intercellular lipids
  • cosmeceuticals
  • skin aging

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Noninvasive Skin Barrier Assessment: Multiparametric Approach and Pilot Study
by Jade G. M. Logger, Jill I. Olydam, Wietske Woliner-van der Weg and Piet E. J. van Erp
Cosmetics 2019, 6(1), 20; https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6010020 - 15 Mar 2019
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The epidermal barrier function is disrupted in various inflammatory skin diseases. Accurate methods to measure skin barrier function are needed to assess the effect of therapeutic agents. Therefore, we developed a noninvasive multiparametric approach to measure four different parameters regarding the skin barrier. [...] Read more.
The epidermal barrier function is disrupted in various inflammatory skin diseases. Accurate methods to measure skin barrier function are needed to assess the effect of therapeutic agents. Therefore, we developed a noninvasive multiparametric approach to measure four different parameters regarding the skin barrier. In the current pilot study, we evaluate this method in 14 healthy volunteers. We assessed erythema, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), water content, and epidermal thickness at both cheeks before and 30 min after application of Lanette and Vaseline-Lanette cream. For this, we used spectrophotometry, the Aquaflux device, the Epsilon device, and reflection confocal microscopy, respectively. Stratum corneum (SC) thickness was significantly increased after application of both creams (p < 0.05), and this increase was larger after Lanette cream compared to after Vaseline-Lanette cream (p = 0.035). Erythema, TEWL, and water content did not significantly change after cream application. Our multiparametric approach is promising and offers a feasible and practical way to quickly obtain multifaceted information about skin barrier function. Further exploration of this approach after prolonged use of cream and in conditions of disrupted skin barrier are recommended areas for future research. Full article
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Hydration and Barrier Properties of Emulsions with the Addition of Keratin Hydrolysate
by Pavel Mokrejš, Jana Pavlačková, Dagmar Janáčová and Matouš Huťťa
Cosmetics 2018, 5(4), 64; https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics5040064 - 31 Oct 2018
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Although keratin hydrolysates (KH) are added to skin care agents, detailed studies on the moisturising effects of KH are lacking. The aim of this study is to test whether adding KH into an ointment base (OB) heighten hydration of the skin and diminish [...] Read more.
Although keratin hydrolysates (KH) are added to skin care agents, detailed studies on the moisturising effects of KH are lacking. The aim of this study is to test whether adding KH into an ointment base (OB) heighten hydration of the skin and diminish transepidermal loss of water (TEWL). Formulations containing 2%, 4%, and 6% of KH (based on OB weight) were prepared. Hydration, TEWL and skin pH were measured; intervals of measurements were as follows: 1, 2, 3, 4, 24 and 48 h. Testing was carried out on 10 men. In terms of hydration, supplementing the OB with 2% KH is optimal, as an 11–19% increase occurs in hydration of stratum corneum (SC). All the formulations with added KH as tested caused TEWL to decline after application. Keratin hydrolysate makes for an excellent occlusive; adding it to OB results in a 30–50% reduction in TEWL after application. KH functions as a humectant as well, as it helps to bind water from the lower layers of the epidermis to the SC. Formulations with additions of 2–6% of KH were stable in structure and did not cause phase separation even after 6 months storage. Full article
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Epidermal Endocannabinoid System (EES) and its Cosmetic Application
by Sekyoo Jeong, Min Seok Kim, Sin Hee Lee and Byeong Deog Park
Cosmetics 2019, 6(2), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6020033 - 16 May 2019
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Recently, cannabis, or its major constituent cannabidiol (CBD), has emerged as an attractive cosmetic ingredient. Initiated as a basic investigation of the physiological roles of cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous ligands, endocannabinoids’ diverse potential benefits have been proposed for using cannabinoid receptor modulating [...] Read more.
Recently, cannabis, or its major constituent cannabidiol (CBD), has emerged as an attractive cosmetic ingredient. Initiated as a basic investigation of the physiological roles of cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous ligands, endocannabinoids’ diverse potential benefits have been proposed for using cannabinoid receptor modulating compounds in skin health. Improvement in skin barrier functions, alleviating inflammatory responses, and the relief of itching sensations are some commonly expected therapeutic benefits, which have been supported by many in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies. While hemp seed oils or hemp extracts might be used for the cosmetic formulation, the potential for contamination with a psychoactive cannabinoid, such as 9-THC, should be carefully checked. Instead of using hemp-derived ingredients, the use of cannabinomimetics, synthetic ligands on cannabinoid receptors, or entourage compounds (which modulate intracellular synthesis and the degradation of endocannabinoids), have been tried. In this review, a brief introduction of the epidermal endocannabinoid system (EES) and its physiological roles will be followed by a review of the cosmetic and dermatologic application of cannabinomimetics and entourage compounds. The practical application of newly developed endocannabinomimetics will be discussed as well. Full article
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