Age-Dependent Changes in Damage Processes of Hair Cuticle

January 2015 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”

Toshie Takahashi, Akira Mamada, Steven Breakspear, Takashi Itou, Noriyuki Tanji

hair cuticle cell membrane complex splitting endocuticle damage grooming stress fatty acid 18-MEA cuticle fragility hair surface properties CMC splitting 18-MEA

Studysummary This study found that as Japanese women age, their hair cuticle becomes more prone to damage, shifting from type L to type E damage patterns, and hair surface properties, including fatty acid content, deteriorate.

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