A Controlled Clinical Study of 2 Different Moisturizers for the Relief of Dry Skin

A Bilateral, Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate 2 Different Moisturizer Chassis Formulas for the Relief of Dry Skin

Dry skin is characterized by a lack of moisture in the outer layer of the skin and can occur as a result of numerous factors including cold weather, low humidity, age, etc. In this study, the moisturizing benefits of two formulas were evaluated for barrier function improvement/impact when used by women with moderately to severely dry skin on their lower legs.

Inclusion Criteria:

• moderately to severely dry skin on both leg legs, as determined by the investigator.
• Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV
• generally in good health
• routinely uses moisturizers on the legs at least 1-3 times per week.
• if of reproductive potential: using a medically acceptable form of birth control for at least 3 months before the study and willing to continue it for at least 1 month after study completion.
• able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• willing and able to complete all study instructions.
• has completed the informed consent document including a HIPAA disclosure and photograph release.

Exclusion Criteria:

• known allergies/sensitivities to adhesive tapes or study product ingredients.
• known skin conditions, uncontrolled medical conditions, or any other condition that could interfere with evaluations/data interpretation or increase risk to the subject.
• any active bacterial/fungal/viral skin infections or susceptibility to such infections.
• females who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in near future.
• compromised/broken skin, tattoos, scarring, excessive hair growth, very uneven skin tone, or other conditions that would interfere with evaluations or increase risk to the subject.
• current participation in another study.
• participation in another study in past 4 weeks.
• employees or relatives of the investigator or study site.