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Correlation between the greasiness and the plasticizing effect of moisturizers
1Department of Dermatology, Bispebjerg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. ccc2845@vip.cybercity.dk
Acta Dermato-Venereologica
|May 6, 1999
Summary
Lipid-rich moisturizers improve skin plasticity, while lower-lipid creams and gels enhance skin hydration. Choosing the right moisturizer depends on the desired outcome for skin health.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Cosmetic Science
- Biophysics
Background:
- Moisturizers are widely used in cosmetics and dermatology.
- Assessing moisturizer efficacy is challenging due to poor description of their relative strength.
- Skin mechanics and electrical capacitance are potential outcome measures for moisturizers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of five moisturizers, a barrier cream, and a gel.
- To evaluate changes in skin mechanics and electrical capacitance after moisturizer application.
- To investigate the relationship between lipid content and moisturizer performance.
Main Methods:
- Standardized blotting assessed cream greasiness and absorption.
- Skin mechanics (distensibility, hysteresis) and electrical capacitance were measured before and after application.
- Five moisturizers, one barrier cream, and one gel were tested.
Main Results:
- Lipid-rich creams (Vaseline, Locobase, Decubal) significantly increased skin distensibility.
- No significant changes in hysteresis were observed across formulations.
- Moisturizers with lower lipid content (Clinique, Nivea) and the gel showed greater efficacy in increasing skin capacitance (hydration).
Conclusions:
- Lipid content is crucial for improving skin plasticity.
- For enhancing skin plasticity, lipid-rich formulations are recommended.
- Cosmetically preferred formulations may be better suited for improving skin hydration, raising questions about appropriate outcome measures in future studies.