Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology

Department of R&D, Complife Italia S.r.l., 27028 San Martino Siccomario, Italy

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• Research   
  Soothing Efficacy of a Cosmetic Ingredient on Skin Discomforts Induced by Mechanical, Chemical and Environmental Stress Agents
  Author(s): Andrea Burioli, Enza Cestone, Eleonora Spartà, Manuela Sciumè, Vincenzo Zaccaria, Violetta Insolia and Vincenzo Nobile*
  
  The skin sensitive syndrome is a widespread condition with an impact on the quality of life of the affected subjects. Cosmetics may be formulated specifically for sensitive skin conditions, alleviating the relative symptoms. The present study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of a natural extract containing polysaccharides from Opuntia ficus-indica (cladodes extract), biophenols from Olea Europaea (olive leaves extract) and flavonoids from Capparis spinosa (caper fruit) on skin discomfort induced by different stressors such as skin redness and skin barrier function alteration by shaving/ epilation; neurogenic mediated by capsaicin; and skin redness induced by UV exposure. Three randomized double-blind, controlled studies were carried out on 20 Caucasian subjects. Product efficacy was measured by means of both instrumental measures (redness and transepidermal water loss, TEWL) and by su.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2471-9323.2023.9.201

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