Age-related changes in skin barrier function - Quantitative evaluation of 150 female subjects

• Published in: International journal of cosmetic science Vol. 35; no. 2; pp. 183 - 190
• Main Authors: Luebberding, S., Krueger, N., Kerscher, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.04.2013; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Age groups; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Aging; Aging - physiology; biophysical measuring methods; Epidermis; Female; Humans; Hydration; Lipids; Measuring methods; Middle Aged; pH value; sebum; Skin; Skin Absorption; skin aging; skin barrier; stratum corneum hydration; transepidermal waterloss; Young Adult
• ISSN: 0142-5463; 1468-2494; 1468-2494
• DOI: 10.1111/ics.12024

Synopsis The protection against water loss and the prevention of substances and bacteria penetrating into the body rank as the most important functions of the skin. This so‐called ‘skin barrier function’ is the natural frontier between the inner organism and the environment, and is primarily formed...