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Published on: March 1, 2017
EEMCO guidance for the assessment of stratum corneum hydration: electrical methods
11 Department of Dermatology, University of Pavia, IRCCS Policlinics S. Matteo, Pavia, Italy2Members of the EEMCO Croup: P. Masson (Chairman), France; L. Rodrigues (Secretary), Portugal; E. Berardesca, Italy; CL Cummer, UK; I-L Lévêque, France; M. Loden, Sweden; G. Piérard, Belgium; V. Rogiers, Belgium; D. Salter, UK; G. Sauermann, Germany; J. Serup, Denmark; M. A. Trevethan, UK.
Background/Aims:
The improvement of stratum corneum hydration is one of the most important claims in the cosmetic industry.
Methods:
Objective assessment of moisturization can be done with devices based on electrical methods provided these instruments are used in an appropriate manner.
Results:
This paper deals with the biophysical basis behind these techniques and describes the most important variables, pitfalls and drawbacks related to measurements and current instrumentation. Individual-related and environment-related variables are also analyzed as well as study designs for predictive or use tests.
Conclusions:
Practical suggestions for standardization of measurements are given.
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