Abstract
The presence of an adequate amount of water in the stratum corneum is important for the following properties of the skin: general appearance of a soft, smooth, flexible and healthy skin and presence of an intact barrier function allowing a slow rate of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) under dry external conditions, which are often encountered [1–4].
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | An overview of Different Methods of Evaluation. Chapter 61. |
| Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- In vivo evaluation of the hydration state of the skin : measurements and methods for claim support