Skin Tone Parameters as Possible Factors in Humectant Moisturizing Effectiveness
The findings suggest that lighter skin tones (higher ITA) may be associated with greater moisturizer-induced skin hydration. However, the differential gender responses may also indicate that male-female differences are involved and warrant further study.
Authors
- HARVEY NORMAN MAYROVITZ (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2690-7922)
- Emily Deehan
- Marissa Ruppe
- Kawaiola Cael Aoki
Institutions
- Nova Southeastern University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.86665
- Primary Topic
- Textile materials and evaluations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00