Human Hair Cross-Section Analysis Using the AIM-9000 Infrared Microscope

Introduction

In order to control the permeability of the product components of hair-treatment and hair-coloring products into human hair, measurement methods that allow direct and straightforward analysis of human hair need to be established. The AIM-9000 infrared microscope enables visualization of component distributions in minute areas. This article introduces an example of analyzing cross sections of human hair using the AIM-9000. The cross sections of human hair were prepared using a microtome manufactured by Leica Biosystems.

January 17, 2019 GMT