Evaluation of Pyrus communis and Cydonia oblonga fruit extract loaded emulgel on skin pliancy by using Cutometer

Current study was designed to determine the skin elasticity potential of tested emulgel formulations. One emulgel containing Pyrus communis fruit extract and the other had Cydonia oblonga fruit extract. For this purpose 26 female subjects were selected and divided into two batches. Each batch has 13 volunteers, who used tested formulations and their base for 90 days. Skin elasticity were observed by using Cutometer MPA 580. From Cutometer skin mechanical parameters were calculated. From the results it was noted that emulgel formulations containing extracts of Pyrus Communis and Cydonia oblonga showed marked effect on the facial skin mechanical properties during 90 days study period. Statistically observed skin mechanical parameters of tested formulations had significant difference from base. After distention from Cutometer both formulations enhance the retraction ability of the skin as compared to base. Moreover it was also noted that Cydonia oblonga had more pronounced results than Pyrus communis loaded emulgel. From the results it has been interpreted that although both formulations has good potential to hydrate the skin resulting in intensification of its elasticity. As both fruits are rich source of phytonutrients like Vitamin C, Sugar, organic acids which might be the reason of their enhancement potential of skin pliancy.