Front Cover; Title Page; Series Introduction; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1- The Keys to Epidermal Differentiation; Chapter 2- Lipid Organization of the Skin Barrier; Chapter 3- Untangling the Role of Keratin in Stratum Corneum; Chapter 4- The Role of Filaggrin in Skin Diseases; Chapter 5- Peptidylarginine Deiminases in Skin Biology; Chapter 6- Cornified Envelope; Chapter 7- Corneodesmosomal Proteins; Chapter 8- Kallikrein-Related Peptidases: An Emerging Family of Pivotal Players in Epidermal Desquamation and Barrier Function; Chapter 9- Aquaporins and Tight Junctions; Chapter 10- Epidermal pH
Summary
Focusing on the scientific basis of skin moisturization, this expanded Second Edition of Skin Moisturization explores a wide range of topics, from the biological aspects of the skin to the formulation of the active ingredients in skin moisturizers. Ideal for dermatologists, cosmetic scientists, and clinical scientists interested in the treatment of xerotic skin conditions, the text discusses the latest technology and trends in the ever-growing and expanding cosmetic industry
