The rheological behavior analysis of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) is key to understand how the different preparation techniques affect the composite mechanical performance. However, the rheological assessment of reinforced materials becomes more complex since fibers usually cause flow disturbances not found in nonreinforced cementitious materials. Besides that, simple workability measurement techniques are not able to fully understand the composite behavior in the fresh state creating the need for more precise techniques to be employed. The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the ECC rheological behavior using different rheometer devices (Vane system and Ball measuring system) and investigate the influence of mixing processes on the fiber homogenization and rheological behavior. Additionally to this, a link between rheological behavior and mechanical performance was investigated. In the end, the ball measuring system revealed to be more efficient than the vane system when evaluating the composite rheological behavior. In addition, the mixing process influenced the rheological behavior of PVA-ECC especially regarding the moment which fibers are added. Fiber addition after mortar mixture improved fibers homogenization and reduced mixing energy by around 8%. Moreover, a correlation between rheological and mechanical properties showed that a 2-times variation in either yield stress or viscosity can lead to a variation of more than 50% in flexural strength without significantly affecting the composite compressive strength. It was also found that the lower the composite yield stress and viscosity the higher was its ultimate strain. To conclude, all those parameters contributed to understand the composite rheological behavior and globally optimize its performance. / Sem resumo

Submitted by Marilene Donadel (marilene.donadel@unioeste.br) on 2018-10-31T18:19:56Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Larissa_Bortoli_2017.pdf: 2081912 bytes, checksum: 9d603950fbde6861b979910220779d8b (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-10-31T18:19:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Larissa_Bortoli_2017.pdf: 2081912 bytes, checksum: 9d603950fbde6861b979910220779d8b (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-03-13 / Recent studies have shown that silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) can bring potential health and environmental risks. Its growing production on large scale and wide incorporation into several products increases the risks of this nanomaterial of reaching different ecosystems, impacting the environment and human health. Facing this panorama, this work has as main objective, evaluating the efficiency of the treatment by electrocoagulation of different synthetic industrial effluents of AgNPs. Therefore, distinct AgNPs dispersions were developed in aqueous medium by chemical reduction, using silver nitrate (AgNO3) as a precursor, sodium borohydride (NaBH4) as a reducer, and stabilizers in concentrations of 1 and 3% (m/v), sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), resulting in dispersions designated as AgNPs-CMC1 and AgNPs-CMC3, AgNPs-PVA1 and AgNPs-PVA3 and AgNPs-PVP1 and AgNPs-PVP3, respectively. Synthesized, the nanoparticles were characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), pH, conductivity and turbidity. The UV-Vis absorption spectra of the AgNPs obtained by different synthesis reactions were similar, presenting bands in the 400 nm region, typical of spherical-shaped AgNPs. The predominantly spherical morphological appearance of the AgNPs of the different dispersions was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy. In the treatment by electrocoagulation with aluminum electrodes, the dispersions containing CMC as a stabilizing agent proved to be difficult to treat by electrocoagulation. The dispersions AgNPs-CMC1 and AgNPs-CMC3 obtained a reduction in total silver concentration of 71.72 and 52.15%, respectively, after 15 min of electrolysis. While the dispersions AgNPs-PVA1, AgNPs-PVP1 and AgNPs-PVP3 obtained a reduction in total silver concentration above 99.90% in 10 minutes of treatment, and AgNPs-PVP3 route dispersion reduction of total silver of 99.98% at 20 min of electrocoagulation. From these results, it was possible to observe that the elimination of AgNPs from effluents is possible and that the efficiency of the treatment by electrocoagulation is directly related to the physicochemical characteristics acquired by the dispersions of AgNPs when stabilized with different compounds. Finally, through the toxicity analysis with the test organism Vibrio fischeri, and according to the IAP Ordinance No. 019/2006, it was possible to verify that only the dispersions that used PVP as a protective agent became suitable for disposal after treatment by electrocoagulation. / Estudos recentes têm demonstrado que nanopartículas de prata (AgNPs) podem trazer riscos potenciais a saúde e ao meio ambiente. A crescente produção em escala industrial e ampla incorporação em diversos produtos aumentam os riscos desse nanomaterial alcançar os diferentes ecossistemas e, assim, causar impactos nesses ambientes e na saúde humana. Diante deste panorama, este trabalho teve como objetivo principal avaliar a eficiência do tratamento por eletrocoagulação de diferentes efluentes industriais sintéticos de AgNPs. Para isto, sintetizou-se distintas dispersões de AgNPs em meio aquoso por redução química, utilizando nitrato de prata (AgNO3) como precursor, borohidreto de sódio (NaBH4) como redutor, e os estabilizantes nas concentrações 1 e 3%, carboximetilcelulose sódica (CMC), álcool polivinílico (PVA) e polivinilpirrolidona (PVP), resultando nas dispersões denominadas AgNPs-CMC1 e AgNPs-CMC3, AgNPs-PVA1 e AgNPs-PVA3 e AgNPs-PVP1 e AgNPs-PVP3, respectivamente. Sintetizadas, as nanopartículas foram caracterizadas por espectroscopia UV-Vis, microscopia eletrônica de transmissão (MET), conversão reacional, pH, condutividade e turbidez. Os espectros de absorção UV-Vis das AgNPs obtidas pelas diferentes reações de síntese foram similares, apresentando bandas na região de 400 nm, característico de AgNPs com formato esférico. A aparência morfológica predominantemente esférica das AgNPs das diferentes dispersões foi confirmada pela microscopia eletrônica de transmissão. No tratamento por eletrocoagulação com eletrodos de alumínio as dispersões contendo CMC como agente estabilizante se demonstraram dificilmente tratáveis por eletrocoagulação. Após 15 min de eletrólise a dispersão AgNPs-CMC1 apresentou uma redução de 71,72% na concentração de prata total e a dispersão AgNPs-CMC3 52,15%. As dispersões AgNPs-PVA1, AgNPs-PVP1 e AgNPs-PVP3 obtiveram redução na concentração de prata total acima de 99,90% em 10 min de tratamento, e a dispersão AgNPs-PVP3 redução de prata total de 99,98% aos 20 min de eletrocoagulação. Destes resultados foi possível observar que a eliminação de AgNPs de efluentes é possível, e que a eficiência do tratamento por eletrocoagulação se relaciona diretamente com às características físico-químicas adquiridas pelas suspensões de AgNPs quando estabilizadas com diferentes compostos. Por fim, através das análises de toxicidade com o organismo- teste Vibrio fischeri, e de acordo com a Portaria IAP n° 019/2006 foi possível constatar que somente as dispersões que utilizaram PVP como agente protetor se tornaram aptas ao descarte após tratamento por eletrocoagulação.

Orientador: Orlando Petrucci Junior / Tese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-11T21:17:28Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Oliveira_PedroPauloMartinsde_D.pdf: 3207291 bytes, checksum: 643cd7870725684beed7998d60351274 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008 / Resumo: Introdução: Reoperações representam cerca de 20% das cirurgias cardíacas, quase na totalidade com esternotomia, onde há a formação de aderências entre o coração, esterno e estruturas adjacentes. Lesões das câmaras cardíacas e grandes vasos pela serra esternal ou na dissecção dessas estruturas resultam em aumento da morbimortalidade e do sangramento perioperatório. Vários autores propuseram o uso de substitutos pericárdicos biológicos e sintéticos na tentativa de diminuir o risco de acidentes nas reoperações, porém sem resultados consistentes em longo prazo. A membrana de poli (álcool vinílico) - PVAl reticulado formam um hidrogel bastante estudado como biomaterial, com boa biocompatibilidade e características favoráveis ao seu emprego como substituto pericárdico. Objetivo: Caracterizar a membrana de PVAl quanto à capacidade de absorção de água, calcificação e citotoxidade e estudar o comportamento biológico da mesma como substituto pericárdico. Metodologia: Foram utilizadas amostras da membrana de PVAl reticulada por irradiação e realizados ensaios de citotoxicidade em culturas de células VERO, da capacidade de absorção de água e de calcificação após o implante in vivo. Ratos da Raça Wistar foram divididos em quatro grupos: Grupo controle - pericardiotomia. Grupo Talco - colocação de talco sobre o epicárdio. Grupo PVAl - colocada membrana de PVAl circundando o coração. Grupo PVAl + Talco - colocado talco sobre o epicárdio e a membrana de PVAl circundando o coração. Após oito semanas foi realizada análise macroscópica e histológica dos corações. Avaliação estatística foi realizada com análise de variância (ANOVA) e teste de Dunnett com significância p<0,05. Resultados: A membrana de PVAl não apresentou citotoxicidade, sua capacidade de absorção de água foi de 42,4 ± 0,89% e mostrou valor médio de 0,00422± 0,00256% de cálcio da massa total do material analisado. Na análise macroscópica observou-se maior aderência no grupo Talco. Na análise histológica o grupo PVAl + Talco apresentou maior espessura epicárdica. Os grupos T e PVAl + Talco apresentaram maior número de células inflamatórias. Conclusão: A membrana não é citotóxica, apresentou boa capacidade de hidratação, a absorção de cálcio foi desprezível, não induziu formação de aderências pericárdicas, não provocou aumento da espessura epicárdica e não induziu aumento de migração de células de resposta inflamatória para o epicárdio, mostrando-se interessante para a aplicação desejada. / Abstract: Background: Cardiac surgery reoperations represent around 20% of all surgical procedures. The main incision is sternotomy and after the first operation there are adherences joining the heart, sternum and neighboring structures. Cardiac chambers and great vessels lesions caused by sternal saw increase morbidity and mortality as well as perioperatory bleeding. Several authors had tried pericardial replacement with biological or synthetic materials in order to decrease risks at reoperations, however with no significant results on long term. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVAl) is a well-known hydrogel, with good biocompatibility and favorable properties as a pericardium replacement. Objective: Describe the biological PVAl behavior as a pericardial replacement. Methodology: PVAl samples were reticulated by radiation. Cytotoxicity direct and indirect tests with VERO cells were performed. We tested absorption water capability and in vivo calcification. Wistar rats were divided in four groups: Control - pericardium abrasion; Talc - talc insertion surrounding the heart; PVAl membrane - PVAl surrounding the heart; PVAl + talc - talc and PVAl membrane insertion surrounding the heart. All animals were kept for 8 weeks and euthanized for study. Macroscopic and microscopic analyses were performed. Statistical analyses were performed with ANOVA and Dunnett post test. Results: The PVAl membrane showed no cytotoxicity. The water absorption capability was 42,4 ± 0,89%. The calcification test showed only 0.00422± 0.00256% of calcium in the total mass of analyzed material. Macroscopic analysis showed higher adherences in the talc group. Histological analysis showed higher epicardium thickness in the PVAl + talc group, higher inflammatory cells in the talcum and PVAl + talc groups. Conclusion: The PVAl membrane hasn't cytotoxicity. It has good water absorption capability and calcification was insubstantial. The membrane showed neither adherences formation nor inflammatory response ...Note: The complete abstract is available with the full electronic digital thesis or dissertations. / Doutorado / Pesquisa Experimental / Doutor em Cirurgia

Orientadores: William Dias Belangero, Vanessa Petrilli Bavaresco / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-19T13:54:42Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Batista_NilzaAlzira_M.pdf: 2999795 bytes, checksum: 62c4ef5808533e1bb33930f97cede278 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / Resumo: Hidrogel de álcool de polivinil (PVA) foi utilizado como potencial reparador de defeitos osteocondrais da cartilagem articular. A citotoxicidade in vitro foi avaliada com células Vero e células-tronco mesenquimais da medula óssea de ratos Wistar-Kyoto. Para análise in vivo, os implantes foram colocados em defeitos produzidos nos joelhos de ratos Wistar. Após tempos de seguimento de 0, 3, 6, 12 e 24 semanas, as amostras foram analisadas por microscopia óptica convencional, ensaio mecânico de fluência à indentação, espectrometria de fluorescência raio X e microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Os resultados in vitro motraram que o hidrogel de PVA não afetou a atividade metabólica de ambas as células estudadas, nem tampouco a diferenciação osteogênica das células mesenquimais. Atividade da enzima fosfatase alcalina e formação de matriz mineralizada foram identificadas. O PVA implantado não apresentou sinais de desgastes ou qualquer mudança de aspecto quando comparado com o dia do implante. A interface do implante/tecido mostrou a formação e manutenção de tecido conjuntivo denso e osso recém-formado em todos os grupos estudados. Foi observado um aumento no módulo de fluência e concentração de cálcio e fósforo no PVA longo do tempo. O desempenho do higrogel de PVA irradiados e acetalizadas foi considerado satisfatório para a aplicação proposta / Abstract: Irradiated and acetalized polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogel was investigated as a potential material for osteochondral defect repair in articular cartilage. The in vitro cytotoxicity of the material was evaluated with Vero cells and mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow of Wistar-Kyoto rats. For in vivo analyses, plugs of the material were implanted into defects produced in the knees of male Wistar rats-WH. After follow-up times of 0, 3, 6, 12 and 24 weeks, the samples were analyzed by conventional optical and scanning electron microscopy, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry and submitted to mechanical testing of creep indentation. The in vitro results suggest that the PVA hydrogel did not affect the viability and morphology of any of the cell types studied. The hydrogel affected neither the metabolic activity of both studied cells nor the osteogenic differentiation of the mesenchymal cells. Activity of alkaline phosphatase and mineralized organic matrix formation could be identified. The implanted plugs showed no sign of wear or aspect change. The interface plug/tissue exhibited dense connective tissue and newly formed bone in all groups. It was observed an increase in the creep modulus and in the concentration of calcium and phosphorus in the PVA over time. The performance of the irradiated and acetalized PVA was considered satisfactory for the proposed application / Mestrado / Fisiopatologia Cirúrgica / Mestre em Ciências

Conventional urea-based moulding compounds for investment casting patterns are manufactured using a slow “cooking” process. Nowadays in industrial processes the use of a faster process is highly recommended to increase throughput levels. At the same time, for quality control purposes, the requirements of an investment caster must be met. This study is therefore focused on: <ul><li> Finding the appropriate conventional process and conditions to prepare urea-based investment casting moulding compounds. </li><li> Optimising the composition variables to meet the mechanical, thermal, surface, flow and cost properties needed in investment casting. </li><li> Characterising the moulding compounds to meet the requirements of an investment caster by comparing them with an industrial, “cooked” urea-based compound. </li></ul> Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) urea-based moulding compounds were prepared using a two-roll mill and a conventional extrusion processes respectively. It was possible to injection mould PVOH urea-based moulding compounds with a urea content of up to 90 wt % which had been compounded using a two-roll mill. Using the conventional extrusion process, it was also possible to compound and injection mould EVA urea-based moulding compounds containing up to 70 wt % urea. The effects on composition variables on the properties of the moulding compound were studied and compared to those of the existing “cooked” urea-based moulding compound (Benchmark). The mechanical properties were characterised using the three-point bending test and Charpy impact test. The thermal properties were determined using simultaneous differential thermal analysis and thermogravimetric analysis (SDTA/TGA) and differential scanning calorimeter (DSC). The thermo-mechanical and visco-elastic properties were determined using a dynamic mechanical analyser. A scanning electron microscope was used to study the surface texture of the mouldings. The EVA urea-based moulding compounds showed two endothermic melting peaks and multiple exothermic crystallisation peaks in the DSC curves. The peak at ca. 55 - 66°C corresponds to the melting of the wax/EVA blend, while the large peak at 130 - 132°C corresponds to the melting of the urea. The DSC heating curve of the PVOH urea-based moulding compounds showed two endothermic peaks. The small peak corresponds to the melting of the wax, while the large peak corresponds to the melting of the urea/PVOH blend. PVOH urea-based moulding compound had better mechanical properties than the industrial benchmark. The mechanical properties of the EVA urea-based compound were generally lower. The effect of the wax and polymer content on the mechanical properties was as follows: <ul><li> Increasing polymer content produced weaker but tougher moulding compounds. </li><li> Increasing wax content improved the strength and stiffness but gave compounds that were less tough. </li><li> Two-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) indicated significant polymer-wax interactions. </li></ul> The urea content determined the stiffness (elastic modulus) of the compounds. PVOH mouldings had superior stiffness compared with the EVA and cooked urea-based mouldings. The Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) results confirmed the result obtained from the modulus of elasticity determination in the three-point bending test. The impact strength increased with an increase in polymer content and reduced with an increase in wax content. The linear thermal expansion coefficient decreased as the urea content was increased. Measured values (100 to 156x10-6°C) were comparable to those of the benchmark. The cooked urea-based moulding compound had the lowest melt viscosity at 110°C, as indicated by its melt flow index (MFI). Fluidity increased with the polymer content. The thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) results confirmed that both the PVOH and EVA urea-based moulding compounds decomposed readily and left less than 1 wt % ash after combustion. From the SEM results apparent surface roughness appeared to increase with wax content. The EVA urea-based moulding compound had an irregular surface texture. Based on the criteria of cost-effectiveness and environmental friendliness, the synthesis of PVOH urea-based patterns is preferable. The use of a conventional extrusion process to prepare PVOH urea-based patterns is recommended. / Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2011. / Chemical Engineering / unrestricted

>Magister Scientiae - MSc / Rapid industrialization growth without appropriate emission standards for discharging environmental pollutants had exposed the ecosystem to detrimental effect. Due to their bioaccumulation propensity in organisms, toxicity and non-biodegradable aspect, heavy metal spoliation is currently a significant ecological obligation. Owing to their natural abundance and extensive use, cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb), among different heavy metals, are the predominant toxic metals. The intrusion of Cd and Pb metal ions into the ecosystem is accomplished by widely accepted methods such as anticorrosive coating of steel, electronic circuit and batteries. / 2023

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Polymeric electrospun nanofiber mats have recently emerged as a promising alternative to conventional wound dressings for non-healing wounds. Its large surface area, porosity and scalability are only a few of the promising characteristics of electrospun nanofibers.  Nanocellulose, separated from biomass, have also proven a suitable reinforcement to these electrospun nanofibers, giving them stability and strength. Lignin has shown to possess antimicrobial and antioxidant activity, that could aid the healing process. In this project, kraft lignin, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical)-mediated oxidised cellulose nanofibers (CNF) has been electrospun into nanofiber mats and their applicability as a wound dressing was investigated. The electrospinning process was evaluated at different ratios of PVA/lignin: CNF, and the obtained nanofiber mats were crosslinked to restrict water solubility. Physical crosslinking was made through a heat treatment and a freeze thawing process. Mechanical properties, swelling capacity and oxygen permeability were evaluated and analysed based on the CNF content of the electrospun solutions, as well as the crosslinking methods used. Results show that the electrospun nanofiber mats where stable in water after a heat treatment at 150 °C and 3 freeze-thawing cycles. These crosslinking methods did not affect the morphology or size of the fibers. However, tensile strength and elastic modulus was improved with it. The addition of 0.1 wt% CNF into the electrospinning solution improved oxygen permeability, mechanical properties, and swelling capacity, which can be attributed to a small fiber diameter and increased crystallinity. However, exceeding that level of CNF deteriorated the same properties because of uneven fibers with beading. This material is showing promising characteristics of a wound dressing, with high oxygen permeability and swelling capacity owing to thin nanofibers and a porous network.

Nowadays hybrid imaging modalities are new trends in medical imaging. To improve the diagnostic outcome of hybrid imaging, multimodal contrast agents need to be developed. For example, hybrid contrast agents for computer tomography and ultrasound (CACTUS) are one of those desirable hybrid contrast agents for the modern medical imaging. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) micro-bubbles (MBs) are one of the latest generations of ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs). PVA MBs are more stable and offer longer circulation and on-shelf storage time compare to other UCAs. However, the current use as contrast agent is limited only to ultrasound imaging. In this project, we fabricated and characterized hybrid contrast agents based on PVA MBs. Two methods for developing hybrid contrast agents were proposed. The first method is to combine MBs, currently used as an ultrasound contrast agent, with gold nanoparticles that are used as a preclinical contrast agent for computer tomography (CT). The second method is to determine at which concentration plain MBs suspension has both considerable negative contrast in CT and enhancement of the backscattered signal in ultrasound imaging. Both methods were evaluated and optimized. A scenario to achieve promising hybrid contrast agent was described in this report.

Máscaras faciais são preparações cosméticas utilizadas desde a Antigüidade e, atualmente, têm seu uso difundido em função de suas características multifuncionais. Dentre os efeitos atribuídos a estas preparações, temos: limpeza profunda; ações tonificante, adstringente, hidratante e tensora na pele e sensação de bem-estar. Podem ser classificadas conforme sua aplicação, componentes ou grau de risco. As máscaras peel off à base de álcool polivinílico são formulações que, após a aplicação e secagem, formam um filme oclusivo sobre a face e, após sua remoção, conferem maciez, limpeza e ação tensora à pele, retirando células mortas do estrato córneo, resíduos e outros materiais depositados. O extrato de soja obtido pela fermentação do leite de soja pelo Bifidobacterium animale possui açúcares, aminoácidos, peptídeos, proteínas e alto teor de isoflavonas na forma livre, quando comparado ao leite não fermentado. Seu uso em formulações cosméticas visa combater os efeitos do envelhecimento cutâneo, propiciando hidratação, efeito tensor e emoliência à pele. Bases cosméticas de máscaras faciais peel off e emulsão óleo em água, acrescidas ou não de extrato de soja fermentado 5% p/p foram avaliadas em estudos de estabilidade física e físico-química em diversas condições de temperatura e períodos de avaliação, visando obter as de melhor desempenho para estudos clínicos. Os resultados indicaram que as preparações aditivadas com o extrato mantiveram-se estáveis quanto às suas características nos testes de estabilidade, não apresentando variações significativas. As preparações foram submetidas aos estudos clínicos em voluntários com o objetivo de avaliar seus efeitos tensor, na hidratação e na perda de água transepidérmica. Os resultados comprovaram que, em um estudo cinético, a base cosmética de máscara facial peel off , contendo ou não o extrato de soja fermentado, não apresentou diferença estatisticamente significativa para as formulações de emulsão quantos à promoção de elasticidade e firmeza à pele e diminuição da perda de água transepidérmica, mas promoveu maior hidratação das camadas superficiais da pele que as preparações de emulsão óleo em água. / Facial masks are used since antiquity and, currently, its use has spread according to their multifunctional characteristics. Among the effects attributed to these preparations there are deep cleaning; invigorating, stringent, moisturizing and tensor actions and well-being sense. They can be classified according to their application, components or risk degree. Peel off facial masks based on polyvinyl alcohol are formulations that form a film on the face after application and drying. After their removal, they cause tenderness, cleaning and tensor action on the skin, removing dead cells of the stratum corneum other materials deposited. Soybean extract obtained from soymilk fermentation by Bifidobacterium animale has sugars, amino acids, peptides, proteins and high levels of free isoflavones, when compared to nonfermented milk. Its use in cosmetic formulations aims to avoid aging effects on skin, providing moisturizing, softness and tensor effect. Peel off facial masks and emulsions oil in water preparations, containing or not fermented soymilk 5% w/w were evaluated in physical and physical-chemistry stability studies in various temperature and time conditions, targeting the best formulations for clinical tests. Results indicated that preparations containing extract remained stable about their characteristics, showed no significant variations. Preparations were submitted to clinical studies in volunteers to evaluate tensor, moisturizing and transepidermal water loss effects. In a short-term study, results confirmed that peel off facial masks formulations, containing or not soybean fermented extract, showed no statistically significant difference in comparison to emulsion formulations on elasticity and firmness promotion and decreasing on transepidermal water loss. However, peel off facial masks provided greater hydration on skin surface layers than the oil in water emulsion preparations.