The water-binding properties of the water-soluble substances in the horny layer.
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis; D004848:Epithelium / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D012867:Skin / Q000032:analysis*; D012995:Solubility; D014020:Tissue Extracts; D014867:Water / Q000032:analysis*
D000596:Amino Acids; D014020:Tissue Extracts; D014867:Water