Review Article

Anti-Aging Potential of Phytoextract Loaded-Pharmaceutical Creams for Human Skin Cell Longetivity

Table 3

Equipment used for in vivo characterization of botanical creams.

NumberEquipmentPurpose of use

1MexameterErythema analysis
2TewameterTransepidermal water loss (TEWL) evaluation
3CorneometerDetection of skin hydration
4EvaporimeterBarrier function test
5SebumeterAssessment of skin surface sebum/lipid contents
6VisiometerWrinkle test
7CutometerMeasurement of skin mechanical properties/elasticity
8ChromameterSkin colour test