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88 JOURNAL OF COSMETIC SCIENCE CONCLUSIONS Lotion with high glycerin helps restore the stratum corneum barrier and provides superior skin hydration. Clinical models that include observer scoring and bioengineering methods (e.g. DeSquame, TEWL and conductance) can predict of skin repair performance, especially when validated with in-home use clinically supervised evaluation studies. One can go beyond the maintenance and temporaw skin conditioning to actually prevent irritation and skin dryness. Product aesthetics and long lasting properties are critical to patient compliance. REFERENCES Loden, M., and Andersson, A-C., 'Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant irritated skin' Brit. J. Dermatol. v. 134 p. 215-220 [1996]. Grove G. L. Skin surface hydration changes during a min- regression test as measured in vivo by electrical conductivity. Current Therapeutic Research v 52 p 556-561 [1992]. Highley D.R., et al: 'A stereomicroscopic method for the determination of moisturizing efficacy in humans.' J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem v. 27 p 351-363 [1976]. J.M. Lachapelle "Efficacy of Protective Creams and/or Gels" Current Problems in Dermatology 25 p 182-92 (1996)