Cleansing, moisturizing, and sun-protection regimens for normal skin, self-perceived sensitive skin, and dermatologist-assessed sensitive skin

Authors: Hawkins, Stacy S.¹; Subramanyan, Kumar²; Liu, Daphne¹; Bryk, Megan²

Source: Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 17, Supplement 1, February 2004 , pp. 63-68(6)

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Abstract:

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Acquiring or maintaining healthy skin requires a multifunctional approach: mild cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection. The clinical benefits of a daily, healthy facial skin-care regimen comprising a mild cleanser and moisturizer were evaluated on normal skin, self-perceived sensitive skin, and dermatologist-assessed sensitive skin for a period of up to 4 weeks. Subjects with normal, healthy skin were photographed with a calibrated, high-resolution digital camera, and the average improvement in overall health was calculated using image morphing and facial averaging techniques, following a 2-week period of product application. In a second study that included subjects with self-assessed sensitive facial skin, changes in skin hydration, skin dryness, and skin sensitivity (determined by means of a lactic acid sting test and subject self-assessment) were monitored during a 3-week regimen of mild cleansing and moisturizing with products designed for sensitive skin. The third study involved dermatologist-assessed highly sensitive skin patients (mostly rosacea with an atopic background in some cases). These patients underwent a 4-week skin-care regimen involving mild cleansing and moisturizing. In all three studies, significant improvements in skin health/quality were observed by means of expert assessments, instrumental evaluations, and subjective self-assessment.

Keywords: cleansing; fundamental skin care; moisturizing; skin-care regimen; sun protection

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04S1008.x

Affiliations: 1: Unilever Research and Development, Edgewater, New Jersey, and 2: Unilever Global Skin Innovation Center, Trumbull, Connecticut

Publication date: 2004-02-01

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