Background Water is an important factor on the appearance and function of the skin and,
when dehydrated, it becomes rough and flaky. The measurement of stratum corneum …

Background/aims: The hydrating properties of three moisturising preparations, commonly
recommended for the treatment of dry skin, were compared by utilising non‐invasive …

Objectives The mammalian skin is a barrier that effectively separates the water‐rich interior
of the body from the normally dryer exterior. Changes in the external conditions, for example …

In this study, the mode of action of moisturizers on the level of water in the stratum corneum
was studied using cryo‐scanning electron microscopy. As model for dry skin, we used …

Background Previous studies analyzed a series of representative anatomical regions in the
human body; however, there is a wide structural and cellular variability in the constitution of …

Background/purpose: MoistureMeter is a novel capacitive device for measuring the
hydration of stratum corneum (SC). The capacitor 'plates' are formed by the probe material …

Mapping facial skin in terms of its biophysical properties plays a fundamental role in many
practical applications, including, among others, forensics, medical and beauty treatments …

Background Epidermis hydration measurement is an important tool to assess its health.
SkinUp® is a portable device that measures moisture and oil levels of skin through …

Transepidermal water loss (TEWL), skin surface water loss (SSWL) and water content of the
stratum corneum are utilized to assess the hydration effects of moisturizers and soaps. The …

Although anecdotal evidence suggests that the rheology of creams and lotions might affect
their moisturizing efficacy and perceptual qualities, to date no systematic investigation of …