Softness sensor system for simultaneously measuring the mechanical properties of superficial skin layer and whole skin

Few attempts have been made to distinguish the softness of different skin layers, though specific measurement of the superficial layer would be useful for evaluating the emollient effect of cosmetics and for diagnosis of skin diseases.

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