Perfumes and the veil of trade secrets?
Perfumes are complex mixtures of substances dissolved in alcohol or other media and provide a variety of olfactory sensations to the wearer and those in the vicinity. The perfume's scent profile and its evolution over time depends not only on the aromatic components present, but also on their interaction with molecules on the surface of the user's skin, the skin's pH, humidity and temperature. That perfume ingredients can also influence the function of the user's enzymes has been reported by members of the Laboratory of Molecular Carcinogenesis and Drug Development and the Laboratory of Biomolecular Structure and Function in a new paper in the peer-reviewed journal Cosmetics.
Published Apr 04, 2024