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Randomized, double-blinded, vehicle-controlled, split-face study to evaluate the effects of topical application of a
E Berardesca1, M Ardigo1, N Cameli2
1San Gallicano Dermatological Institute, Via Chianesi 53, 00144, Rome, Italy.
Objective:
To investigate the effects of topical application of a Gold Silk Sericin (GSS) complex on biophysical parameters related to skin ageing.
Methods:
A range of non-invasive bioengineering methods were deployed in an 8-week randomized, double-blinded, vehicle-controlled, split-face study among 40 female subjects aged 40-70. Endpoints measured included expert grades of skin condition, stratum corneum (SC) hydration, SC barrier function, elasticity and surface topography.
Results:
The GSS complex produced significant single-variable (P < 0.05) improvements in SC hydration, barrier function, elasticity and surface topography compared with the Vehicle control.
Conclusion:
The GSS complex examined in this study represents an interesting new cosmetic topical technology with which to address multiple aspects of aged/photoaged female facial skin.
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