A process, system, and kit for evaluating the relief of the skin using a substrate
with an adhesive surface. The process includes the steps of applying the substrate
onto a test zone of the skin so that the adhesive surface is in contact with the
skin at contact locations; removing the substrate; and evaluating the image formed
on the adhesive surface. The image results from the modification of the adhesive
surface at the contact locations. In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive surface,
when applied to the skin, is not in appreciable contact with the sunken zones of
the skin, such as the wrinkles or lines.