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Follow studies measuring skin hydration and visible dryness in moisturising formulas.
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Explore connectionsIngredients and their research (4)
- Glycerin
A study in 26 volunteers measured increased skin moisture after a glycerol-based cream. It tested a particular formulation, so ingredient presence alone does not establish another moisturiser's performance.
- Hyaluronic Acid
In 76 women, specific 0.1% hyaluronan creams improved hydration around the eyes versus their vehicle after 60 days. Molecular weight and formulation matter; this does not establish results for related salts, oral supplements or injections.
- Panthenol
A study of formulas containing 0.5%, 1% or 5% panthenol reported lower water loss after 30 days with the 1% and 5% formulas. The abstract does not give sample size or establish randomisation.
Human topical research
Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations.
- Urea
Two trials in people with atopic dermatitis tested 4% urea with 4% sodium chloride in a complete cream. Dryness results differed between trials, and more smarting was reported than with glycerin in one trial. Neither isolates urea's effect.
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