Open AccessThe effect of 3 moisturisers on skin surface hydration
Author(s) -
MØSS Judi
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
skin research and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.521
H-Index - 69
eISSN - 1600-0846
pISSN - 0909-752X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0846.1996.tb00052.x
Subject(s) - transepidermal water loss , stratum corneum , skin barrier , dry skin , dermatology , chemistry , morning , medicine , pathology
Background/aims: The hydrating properties of three moisturising preparations, commonly recommended for the treatment of dry skin, were compared by utilising non‐invasive measuring methods. Methods: The preparations were Decubal®/Abitima® cream, Dumex Ltd; pH5‐Eucerin® ointment, Beiersdorf; and Essex® cream, Schering Plough. Skicon‐200® and a Corneometer CM 420® were used for assessment of skin hydration. Readings of the transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and skin temperature were also taken. The study was conducted in 2 parts, each with 12 women. The preparations were applied to a designated area on the forearms 2× a day for 7 days; the 4th, untreated, area served as control. Readings were taken before the start of treatment and every morning during the treatment period and the following week. Results: Both electrical measuring methods showed that hydration of the stratum corneum increased after a few days of treatment, especially after the application of Decubal®/Abitima®. TEWL was not affected by any of the treatments. Conclusions: The two electrical methods ranked the products consistently, i.e. Decubal®/Abitima® >pH5‐Eucerin® >Essex®. Conductance (Skicon‐200) was more discriminative than capacitance (Corneometer CM420). However, these methods are not water specific. TEWL was not affected by the treatments.