TY - JOUR
T1 - Current trends and requirements in sensors for hydroxy acid-based skincare treatments
T2 - A mini-review
AU - Prabakaran, Lakshmishri
AU - Yang, Jongryeol
AU - Lee, Boryeong
AU - Kim, Seulgi
AU - Kim, Jin Woong
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Korean Society of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
PY - 2025/4/25
Y1 - 2025/4/25
N2 - Hydroxy acids (HAs) play a pivotal role in skincare formulations that address dry skin, acne, and signs of aging by modulating skin keratinization. The effectiveness of HAs depends on precise application, concentration, and adaptability to individual skin types. The effect of HAs on the skin must be monitored to ensure safe, effective, and personalized skincare. This review highlights current sensor technologies for HA treatment of the skin, including measurements of pH, skin hydration, pigmentation, and transepidermal water loss. In addition, we explored key sensing elements related to HA application, such as Ca2+ concentration in the epidermis, hyaluronic acid levels, and glucose in the interstitial fluid, as well as the HA concentration in biofluids. We also highlighted the role of advanced sensor technologies in improving HA treatment and provided guidance to dermatologists and researchers regarding the use of cutting-edge methods. Finally, we discussed the emerging trends and prospects of sensor technologies, highlighting the synergy between artificial intelligence and multimodal sensing for the realization of smart, personalized at-home skincare solutions.
AB - Hydroxy acids (HAs) play a pivotal role in skincare formulations that address dry skin, acne, and signs of aging by modulating skin keratinization. The effectiveness of HAs depends on precise application, concentration, and adaptability to individual skin types. The effect of HAs on the skin must be monitored to ensure safe, effective, and personalized skincare. This review highlights current sensor technologies for HA treatment of the skin, including measurements of pH, skin hydration, pigmentation, and transepidermal water loss. In addition, we explored key sensing elements related to HA application, such as Ca2+ concentration in the epidermis, hyaluronic acid levels, and glucose in the interstitial fluid, as well as the HA concentration in biofluids. We also highlighted the role of advanced sensor technologies in improving HA treatment and provided guidance to dermatologists and researchers regarding the use of cutting-edge methods. Finally, we discussed the emerging trends and prospects of sensor technologies, highlighting the synergy between artificial intelligence and multimodal sensing for the realization of smart, personalized at-home skincare solutions.
KW - Hydroxy acids
KW - Sensing technologies
KW - Skin pH
KW - Skin sensors
KW - Skincare treatment
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85207143142
U2 - 10.1016/j.jiec.2024.10.021
DO - 10.1016/j.jiec.2024.10.021
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85207143142
SN - 1226-086X
VL - 144
SP - 723
EP - 734
JO - Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
JF - Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
ER -