Mapping Penetration of Cosmetic Compounds into Hair Fibers Using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (TOF-SIMS)

    September 2005 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    S.B. Hornby, Yohini Appa, S. B. Ruetsch, Y. K. Kamath
    Studysummary This study found that monounsaturated oils like olive oil penetrate hair fibers effectively, whereas polyunsaturated oils typically do not penetrate beyond the cuticle.
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