An In vivo Comparison of Biomimetic vs. Traditional Skin Moisturization

The aim of this study was to determine whether a biomimetic cream can deliver superior moisturisation to the skin of human volunteers aged over 60, compared to the effects of a conventional moisturiser containing high levels of petrolatum and mineral oil.

The study design included a 4-hour skin hydration trial, a mini-regression study and a self-evaluation study. The instrumental methods used were skin hydration measured by corneometer and skin pH evaluation. The results have shown that providing the elderly skin with lipids that make up the natural skin barrier had a significantly higher effect on the skin hydration levels than the treatment with a commercial product containing standard occlusive agents.

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