Increasing hydration of the epidermis by microcapsules in sterilized products

Some nonserious skin infections can be treated by hydration and antibacterial control. Microcapsules containing aloe-chitin are often used to treat this kind of problem. Microcapsules were applied to cotton fabrics by padding and sleeves were prepared. A hypoallergenic test was applied to the microc...

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Published in:Journal of applied polymer science 2009-08, Vol.113 (4), p.2282-2286
Main Authors: Gisbert, J, Ibañez, F, Bonet, M, Monllor, P, Díaz, P, Montava, I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aloe
Applied sciences
Bacteria
Biological and medical sciences
Cotton
electron beam irradiation
Electron beams
electron microscopy
Epidermis
Exact sciences and technology
Fabrics
Fibers and threads
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Hydration
Medical sciences
microencapsulation
Polymer industry, paints, wood
radiation
Reproduction
Sterilization
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Technology of polymers
Technology. Biomaterials. Equipments
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Summary:Some nonserious skin infections can be treated by hydration and antibacterial control. Microcapsules containing aloe-chitin are often used to treat this kind of problem. Microcapsules were applied to cotton fabrics by padding and sleeves were prepared. A hypoallergenic test was applied to the microcapsule emulsion and hydration of the epidermis was evaluated by capacitance methods. The fabric was sterilized by electron beam treatment to satisfy the antibacterial requisite. The results showed that the aloe is transferred from the fabric to the skin, increasing the level of skin hydration. The electron beam method was also shown to be effective for bacteria and fungi and had no effect on the microcapsule properties. It can, therefore, be confirmed that electron beam sterilization has no harmful effects on the type of microcapsule used in this study.
ISSN:0021-8995
1097-4628
1097-4628
DOI:10.1002/app.30210