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Sheet mask substrates: Tencel, cupro, hydrogel and bio-cellulose
Adhesion, serum loading and cost per unit, compared across the four substrates we run.
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Adhesion, serum loading and cost per unit, compared across the four substrates we run.
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An airless pump uses a piston and a one-way valve to keep the formula isolated. Viscosity and fill level decide whether …
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A hydrogel patch is a cross-linked water gel. The gelling system decides how much water it holds and how long it stays o…
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A laminate tube is a multilayer film with a barrier layer in the middle. The weak point is the shoulder, not the film.
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A dropper looks precise and doses inconsistently. Bulb size, tube length and formula viscosity set the actual volume per…
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A sheet mask substrate is a nonwoven, sometimes laminated to a film. Fibre type and weight decide how much serum it hold…
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