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Background
The maturity of the corneocyte envelope (CE) provides information about the barrier functionality of the stratum corneum (SC). Corneocytes are enclosed by the CE, a protein‐lipid matrix, contributing to mechanical resistance and hydrophobicity of the SC.
Objectives
The aim of the work was to develop a novel and robust approach to characterize CE maturity based on rigidity, hydrophobicity...