Highlights functional changes in the structure of the epidermis and the stratum corneum. Presents overviews of clinical and consumer testing approaches together with ex vivo evaluation procedures. Containing over 1100 references, Skin Moisturization is an invaluable source for dermatologists; cosmetic and clinical scientists and chemists; skin biologists; and upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in these disciplines.

James J. Leyden is Professor of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia. The editor or coeditor of over 270 journals, book chapters, and abstracts, he is a member of the Society of Investigative Dermatology and the American Academy of Dermatology, acted as Editor-in-Chief of Cutaneous Aging and Cosmetic Dermatology (1988-92), and served as the U.S. Army Chief of Dermatology (1968-70). Dr. Leyden received the B.A. degree (1962) from Saint Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana, and the M.D. degree (1972) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia Anthony V. Rawlings is Science Area Leader for Biosciences, Unilever Research, Bebington, England. The editor or coeditor of over 70 papers, book chapters, and abstracts, Dr. Rawlings holds over 40 patents in the areas of cosmetic science and dermatology, several of which have contributed to major Unilever brands, and is a member of the Society of Investigative Dermatologists and the Society of Cosmetic Scientists. He received the B.Sc. degree (1982) in biochemistry from Manchester University, England, and the Ph.D. degree (1990) in biochemistry from Liverpool University, England