The Society is formed for the following aims and objects:

a.  To promote the study of the physical properties of mammalian skin and  adnexa in order to develop understanding of their structure and  function in  health and disease.
 
 b.  To promote development of instrumentation and standardized methods for measuring the properties of skin.

 c.  To promote investigation of the effects upon physical properties of skin by  such agents as (i) drugs, (ii) toiletries and other products designed for use on  the skin, (iii) diseases, (iv) occupational effects, (v) environmental conditions  and (vi) aging.
 
 d.  To develop further techniques and instruments, embodying sound  engineering principles for the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases.
 
 e.  To promote the study and development of synthetic materials for skin grafting  and as dressings for wounds.