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Hrapovic N, Richard T, Messaraa C, Li X, Abbaspour A, Fabre S, Mavon A, Andersson B, Khmaladze I. Clinical and metagenomic profiling of hormonal acne-prone skin in different populations. J Cosmet Dermatol 2022; 21:6233-6242. [PMID: 35810346 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Acne is one of the most common skin concerns of unknown etiology, often connected to the menstrual cycle in women, and possibly to the microbial profile and function. OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate how hormonal fluctuation affects hormonal acne-prone skin in different populations in relation to skin clinical parameters and microbial profiles. METHODS We evaluated skin features by using biophysical and topographical tools. For microbial profiling, we sequenced facial skin microbiota and associated the findings with the skin clinical parameters during the different phases of the menstrual cycle. RESULTS We identified differences between and within hormonal phases in women of Chinese and Caucasian origin. Changes were discovered in transepidermal water loss (TEWL), sebum level, hydration level, and pore volume. The most abundant identifiable genera in both ethnicities were Cutibacterium, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus, without any significant abundant differences within the menstrual cycle. Interestingly, 11 bacterial metabolic pathways were downregulated in Chinese compared to Caucasian skin during the follicular phase. The majority of these pathways were associated with skin redox balance, perhaps indicating a weaker oxidative stress response in Chinese versus Caucasian skin. Novosphingobium taxa were increased in the Chinese skin microbiome, which has been reported to protect skin from pollution-mediated oxidative stress. CONCLUSION Thus, this pilot study explored some of the clinical and metagenomic changes in acne-prone skin, and provide guidance to tailor-personalized skin care regimes during the menstrual cycle. Also, the skin redox status in acne-prone skin, provides more opportunity to tailor-personalized skin care regimes.
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- Oriflame Cosmetics AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Cellular and molecular Biology (CMB), Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Smiljanic S, Messaraa C, Lafon-Kolb V, Hrapovic N, Amini N, Osterlund C, Visdal-Johnsen L. Betula alba Bark Extract and Empetrum nigrum Fruit Juice, a Natural Alternative to Niacinamide for Skin Barrier Benefits. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:12507. [PMID: 36293365 PMCID: PMC9604162 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232012507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The Scandinavian region is home to a unique biome with endemic plant species. The aim of this study was to explore this natural diversity and identify plant extracts providing positive skin barrier effects. Six plant extracts were identified as starting material. Following biochemical screening, two candidates outperformed the rest: Betula alba (BA) and Empetrum nigrum (EN). Quantitative PCR analysis showed that BA and EN upregulated barrier genes, when used individually and in combination. Betula alba increased AQP3 and OCLN protein expression, something niacinamide was incapable of. Additionally, the skin barrier was strengthened, evidenced by inhibition of KLK5 and hyaluronidase and showed strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity through DPPH and COX2 inhibition, respectively. A first split-face clinical study was conducted using the combination of extracts versus placebo. There was a significantly better skin restructuring effect and corneocyte cohesion on the side treated with combined extracts. A second split-face clinical study assessed the combined extracts versus 3% niacinamide. Significant variations in skin hydration and TEWL were observed in favor of the extract treated side. In conclusion, we identified a natural alternative to niacinamide for improving skin barrier health, in Scandinavian plant extracts, which yield strong performance, but at a lower concentration.
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- Sandra Smiljanic
- Oriflame Cosmetics, Swedish Research & Innovation Lab, Fleminggatan 14, 112 26 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Oriflame Cosmetics, R&D Ltd., Bray Business Park, Kilruddery, A98 Y6W0 Bray, Ireland
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- Oriflame Cosmetics, Swedish Research & Innovation Lab, Fleminggatan 14, 112 26 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Oriflame Cosmetics, Swedish Research & Innovation Lab, Fleminggatan 14, 112 26 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Oriflame Cosmetics, Swedish Research & Innovation Lab, Fleminggatan 14, 112 26 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Oriflame Cosmetics, Swedish Research & Innovation Lab, Fleminggatan 14, 112 26 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Oriflame Cosmetics, Swedish Research & Innovation Lab, Fleminggatan 14, 112 26 Stockholm, Sweden
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Messaraa C, Walsh M, Hurley S, Robertson N, O'Connor C, Doyle L, Mansfield A, McNamee D. A novel UV-fluorescence approach to assess the long wear efficacy of foundations. Skin Res Technol 2021; 27:758-765. [PMID: 33660391 DOI: 10.1111/srt.13011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The long wear properties of foundations are regarded as a must-have in terms of claims. Here, we propose an instrumental approach based on UV-fluorescence imaging as an alternative to clinical grading methods. METHODS A method was developed, with UV-fluorescence images captured with the Visia CR as a first step, followed by images analysis using Image-Pro plus. Repeated-measures correlation was used to assess the degree of association between the UV-fluorescence method and a grading method when removing the foundation incrementally from the skin using wipes. Thresholds to ascertain whether a foundation pass or fail long-wearing using the newly developed method were established using a mixed linear model and cross-validated using two subsets of a panel of 20 women. RESULTS The method could measure incremental removal of foundation using wipes, in a similar fashion to a grading method, as outlined with repeated measures correlation (r = -.86). Pass/fail thresholds established with the mixed linear model were tested versus the grading method when assessing a foundation under real conditions for a duration over 24 hours, with minimal discrepancies between the two methods. CONCLUSION By capitalising on foundation physical/chemical properties, the proposed method allows to assess their long wear properties, irrespective of basal skin tone or foundation shade. It offers the advantage of appealing visuals for efficacy and to be less resource intensive than a clinical grading approach.
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- Oriflame Research and Development, Bray, Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development, Bray, Ireland
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Khmaladze I, Leonardi M, Fabre S, Messaraa C, Mavon A. The Skin Interactome: A Holistic "Genome-Microbiome-Exposome" Approach to Understand and Modulate Skin Health and Aging. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2021; 13:1021-1040. [PMID: 33380819 PMCID: PMC7769076 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s239367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Higher demands on skin care cosmetic products for strong performance drive intense research to understand the mechanisms of skin aging and design strategies to improve overall skin health. Today we know that our needs and influencers of skin health and skin aging change throughout our life journey due to both extrinsic factors, such as environmental factors and lifestyle factors, as well as our intrinsic factors. Furthermore, we need to consider our microflora, a collection of micro-organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, which is a living ecosystem in our gut and on our skin, that can have a major impact on our health. Here, we are viewing a holistic approach to understand the collective effect of the key influencers of skin health and skin aging both reviewing how each of them impact the skin, but more importantly to identify molecular conjunction pathways of these different factors in order to get a better understanding of the integrated “genome-microbiome-exposome” effect. For this purpose and in order to translate molecularly the impact of the key influencers of skin health and skin aging, we built a digital model based on system biology using different bioinformatics tools. This model is considering both the positive and negative impact of our genome (genes, age/gender), exposome: external (sun, pollution, climate) and lifestyle factors (sleep, stress, exercise, nutrition, skin care routine), as well as the role of our skin microbiome, and allowed us in a first application to evaluate the effect of the genome in the synthesis of collagen in the skin and the determination of a suitable target for boosting pro-collagen synthesis. In conclusion, we have, through our digital holistic approach, defined the skin interactome concept, as an advanced tool to better understand the molecular genesis of skin aging and further develop a strategy to balance the influence of the exposome and microbiome to protect, prevent, and delay the appearance of skin aging signs and preserve good skin health condition. In addition, this model will aid in identifying and optimizing skin treatment options based on external triggers, as well as helping to design optimal treatments modulating the intrinsic pathways.
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- Ia Khmaladze
- Skin Research Institute, Oriflame Cosmetics AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Skin Research Institute, Oriflame Cosmetics AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Skin Research Institute, Oriflame Cosmetics AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Research and Development, Oriflame Cosmetics Ltd, Bray, Ireland
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- Skin Research Institute, Oriflame Cosmetics AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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Messaraa C, Richard TJC, Walsh M, Doyle L, O’Connor C, Robertson N, Mansfield A, Hurley S, Mavon A, Grenz A. Perceived age and perceived health among a Chinese cohort: Does it mean the same thing? Int J Cosmet Sci 2020; 42:471-481. [DOI: 10.1111/ics.12647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 05/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- C. Messaraa
- Oriflame R&D Bray Business Park, Kilruddery BrayA98 Y6W0Ireland
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- Oriflame Skin Research InstituteOriflame Cosmetics AB Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm11121Sweden
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- Oriflame R&D Bray Business Park, Kilruddery BrayA98 Y6W0Ireland
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- Oriflame R&D Bray Business Park, Kilruddery BrayA98 Y6W0Ireland
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- Oriflame R&D Bray Business Park, Kilruddery BrayA98 Y6W0Ireland
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- Oriflame R&D Bray Business Park, Kilruddery BrayA98 Y6W0Ireland
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- Oriflame R&D Bray Business Park, Kilruddery BrayA98 Y6W0Ireland
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- Oriflame R&D Bray Business Park, Kilruddery BrayA98 Y6W0Ireland
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- Oriflame Skin Research InstituteOriflame Cosmetics AB Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm11121Sweden
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- Oriflame Global insightOriflame Cosmetics AB Mäster Samuelsgatan 56 Stockholm11121Sweden
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Smeaton AF, Srungavarapu S, Messaraa C, Tansey C. Tracking skin colour and wrinkle changes during cosmetic product trials using smartphone images. Skin Res Technol 2020; 27:249-256. [DOI: 10.1111/srt.12928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Alan F. Smeaton
- Insight Centre for Data Analytics Dublin City University Glasnevin, Dublin 9 Ireland
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Messaraa C, Robertson N, Walsh M, Hurley S, Doyle L, Mansfield A, Daly L, Tansey C, Mavon A. Clinical evidences of benefits from an advanced skin care routine in comparison with a simple routine. J Cosmet Dermatol 2019; 19:1993-1999. [PMID: 31840424 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND The use of a skin care routine is commonly promoted by the cosmetic industry, yet there is a lack of clinical evidence to support this practice over the use of a single skin care product. AIMS In the present study, we aimed at showing the clinical benefits of using a comprehensive skin care routine vs a simple one. METHODS Skin micro-/macro-topographic, skin color, and superficial/deep hydration were collected at baseline and after 4 weeks of use, on forty-nine women randomly allocated to two groups. The first one followed the use of an advanced routine (AR: Cleanser/Toner/Eye cream/Serum/Day & Night cream), while the other group was instructed to use a simple routine (SR: Cleanser & Day cream). RESULTS Hemoglobin heterogeneity was found to be significantly reduced only in the SR group. However, the AR outperformed the SR when it comes to improving superficial hydration, deep hydration, skin roughness, mean pore area, melanin heterogeneity, and crow's feet wrinkle depth. A significant increase in skin brightness from baseline was only recorded when using the AR while both routines significantly improved the nasolabial wrinkles. CONCLUSION These findings advocate for using a relevant daily routine as it demonstrates the visible skin benefits over a short period, while driving the creation of habits for the prevention of aging signs.
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute, Oriflame Cosmetics AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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Hurley S, Messaraa C, O'Connor C, Metois A, Walsh M, Mc Namee D, Mansfield A, Robertson N, Doyle L, Mavon A. DermaTOP Blue and Antera 3D as methods to assess cosmetic solutions targeting eyelid sagging. Skin Res Technol 2019; 26:209-214. [PMID: 31560408 DOI: 10.1111/srt.12781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND As the eye contour ages, the skin on the lid becomes lax often causing a voluminous protrusion where the superior palpebral sulcus begins to sag onto the upper eyelid. This sagging feature may present a novel anti-ageing target for cosmetic products when treating the eye area. A quantitative method to evaluate the volume of this sagging feature has not been previously established. We investigate the use of the DermaTOP fringe projector and Antera 3D Camera to this end. METHODS Eyelid topographic measurements were collected on 20 female volunteers aged 50-75 years with the DermaTOP and Antera 3D. The DermaTOP and Antera 3D measurements were assessed for reproducibility and product effect detection capabilities. RESULTS The DermaTOP and Antera 3D successfully measured sagging feature volume, demonstrated reproducibility of measurement and furthermore were suitably sensitive to allow for detection of sagging feature volume reduction after a single application of aqueous tightening serum. DermaTOP parameters were found to moderately correlated with the Antera 3D parameters. CONCLUSION Both the DermaTOP and Antera 3D allow for quantitative measurement of eyelid sagging feature volume and in-turn permit evaluation of anti-ageing cosmetic preparations targeting the eyelid.
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- Sarah Hurley
- Oriflame Research and Development, R&D, Bray, Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development, R&D, Bray, Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development, R&D, Bray, Ireland
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute, Oriflame Cosmetics AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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Messaraa C, Doyle L, Mansfield A, O'Connor C, Mavon A. Ageing profiles of Caucasian and Chinese cohorts - focus on hands skin. Int J Cosmet Sci 2019; 41:79-88. [PMID: 30762878 DOI: 10.1111/ics.12514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In spite of hand care being a dynamic segment of skin care, hands skin physiology has been receiving little attention in comparison to facial skin. In the present study, we aimed at gathering a comprehensive set of skin data from the dorsal part of the hand to study age related-changes in two ethnic groups (Caucasian and Chinese). METHODS Skin topographic, skin colour/colour heterogeneities, skin chromophores and skin biophysical measurements of 116 Caucasian and Chinese female volunteers aged 30-65 years old were collected in Ireland and in China as part of a cross-sectional study. RESULTS Topographic alterations happened at both micro and macro scales with a noticeable delay in the onset of 10 years for the Chinese cohort. Similar evolution of skin colour with ageing was observed between the two cohorts and strong dissimilarities were seen when it came to colour heterogeneities and melanin hyper concentration, with a 20-year delay in severity for the Chinese cohort. A similar sharp drop of skin hydration occurred when reaching the 60's regardless of the group and substantial differences were recorded for skin biomechanical properties of the skin. CONCLUSION These results provide additional insights about hand skin physiology in relation to ageing and ethnic differences, especially when put into perspective with what is currently known about facial ageing. This research yield additional material for hand cream product rationale and strategies for mitigating the appearance of ageing hands.
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute, Oriflame Cosmetics AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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Messaraa C, Metois A, Walsh M, Flynn J, Doyle L, Robertson N, Mansfield A, O'Connor C, Mavon A. Antera 3D capabilities for pore measurements. Skin Res Technol 2018; 24:606-613. [DOI: 10.1111/srt.12472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- C. Messaraa
- Oriflame Research and Development; Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development; Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development; Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development; Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development; Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development; Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Skin Research Institute; Oriflame Cosmetics AB; Stockholm Sweden
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Messaraa C, Metois A, Walsh M, Hurley S, Doyle L, Mansfield A, O'Connor C, Mavon A. Wrinkle and roughness measurement by the Antera 3D and its application for evaluation of cosmetic products. Skin Res Technol 2018; 24:359-366. [DOI: 10.1111/srt.12436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- C. Messaraa
- Oriflame Research and Development Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Bray Ireland
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- Oriflame Skin Research InstituteOriflame Cosmetics AB Stockholm Sweden
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Kearney EM, Messaraa C, Grennan G, Koeller G, Mavon A, Merinville E. Evaluation of skin firmness by the DynaSKIN, a novel non-contact compression device, and its use in revealing the efficacy of a skincare regimen featuring a novel anti-ageing ingredient, acetyl aspartic acid. Skin Res Technol 2016; 23:155-168. [DOI: 10.1111/srt.12314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- E. M. Kearney
- Oriflame Research and Development Ltd; Bray Co. Wicklow Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Ltd; Bray Co. Wicklow Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Ltd; Bray Co. Wicklow Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Ltd; Bray Co. Wicklow Ireland
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- Oriflame Research and Development Ltd; Bray Co. Wicklow Ireland
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