Moisturizing effect of topical cosmetic products applied to dry skin
Language English Country United States Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
PubMed
24139432
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Administration, Cutaneous MeSH
- Diabetic Foot pathology MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Epidermis drug effects metabolism pathology MeSH
- Glycerol administration & dosage chemistry MeSH
- Cosmetics administration & dosage chemistry MeSH
- Skin Absorption MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Urea administration & dosage chemistry MeSH
- Permeability MeSH
- Excipients administration & dosage chemistry MeSH
- Water metabolism MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Glycerol MeSH
- Cosmetics MeSH
- Urea MeSH
- Excipients MeSH
- Water MeSH
One of the complications of "diabetes mellitus" is termed diabetic foot syndrome, the first symptoms of which include changes in the skin's condition and properties. The skin becomes dehydrated, dry, and prone to excessive formation of the horny layer, its barrier function becoming weakened. This function can be restored by applying suitable cosmetic excipients containing active substances. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the effects of commercially available cosmetic products (CPs) designed for the care of diabetic foot, through a group of selected volunteers using noninvasive bioengineering methods. Statistical surveys (p < 0.05) evaluated these CPs as regards to their hydration effect and barrier properties. Special attention was devoted to CPs with the declared content of 10% urea, and that the influence of this preparation's ability to hydrate and maintain epidermal water in the epidermis was confirmed.
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