Skin Moisturization PDF

Preface

A considerable amount of research has been conducted on the development and efficacy of moisturizers over the last 7 years, since the first edition of "Skin Moisturization." Like the first edition, this edition also focuses on the scientific basis of skin moisturization. One might say why not just focus on skin hydration? This is because moisturizers have more actions on the skin than simply increasing stratum corneum hydration. Their role is to ameliorate the signs and symptoms of all aspects of dry skin. This book is not meant as an update to the previous volume but is meant to complement it. Most of the chapters are new and where they are not, they are written by other authors to give a different perspective on the particular issue they are reviewing. However, like the previous edition this edition too is the result of the combined efforts of world-renowned experts from industry and academia, without whom it would not be possible. The contents are split into four areas focusing on epidermal and stratum corneum biology, xerotic skin conditions and stratum corneum properties, the efficacy of moisturizers and moisturizing ingredients, and finally novel evaluation methodologies.

Anyone interested in stratum corneum biology, the development and efficacy of moisturizers, and proving their effects will find this book valuable. It will be useful for dermatologists and academic scientists as well as those involved in skin moisturization research in the cosmetic industry.