{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Efficacy and safety of a cream containing panthenol, prebiotics, and probiotic lysate for improving sensitive skin symptoms.
{Author}: Zhang X;Kerob D;Zhang Z;Tao H;He X;Yi Y;Fang X;Wang W;Steel A;
{Journal}: Skin Res Technol
{Volume}: 30
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 Jan
{Factor}: 2.24
{DOI}: 10.1111/srt.13540
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Sensitive skin is a common condition affecting a significant proportion of the population, and there is a growing demand for effective and safe management.<BR><B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a cream containing panthenol, prebiotics, and probiotic lysate as an optimal care for facial sensitive skin.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A total of 110 participants (64 in group A and 46 in group B) with facial sensitive skin applied the cream twice daily for 28 days. Group A evaluated their sensitive skin, product efficacy, and product use experience at D0 (15 min), D1, D14, and D28. In group B, skin barrier function-related indicators were measured at baseline and on D1, D7, D14, and D28. Dermatologists evaluated tolerance for all participants.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>After 28 days of use, in group A, 100% of participants reported mildness and comfort with product use. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in skin barrier function-related indicators, including increased stratum corneum moisture content, reduced erythema index, elevated sebum content, decreased trans-epidermal water loss, and diminished skin redness parameter a* value (all p < 0.05). Dermatologist evaluations revealed excellent tolerance among all participants.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>The panthenol-enriched cream with prebiotics and probiotic lysate exhibited substantial clinical efficacy in ameliorating facial sensitive skin conditions, coupled with a high safety profile.