Fundamental biotribological aspects of skin ageing

Abstract

The fundamental changes in structural and material properties of the skin associated with ageing are important factors to consider when studying biotribology of the skin. Moreover, in the light of global trends in ageing of populations, these aspects are critically important for the rational development of new and improved products interacting with the skin. In this paper, the tribological consequences of ageing are discussed and illustrated through selected in silico studies based on physics-based mechanistic models.