Body moisturizer usage compliance and its impact on dry skin improvement

March 2005 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Edwin D. Lephart, Trent D Lund, Robert J. Handa, Kenneth D.R. Setchell, E Phosphate, Otto H. Mills, Robert Verdicchio

moisturizer dry skin in-shower body lotion leave-on body moisturizers

TLDR Regular use of in-shower lotion can improve dry skin better than traditional moisturizers.

The document explored the impact of moisturizer usage compliance on dry skin improvement, highlighting that regular use is crucial for effectiveness. It presented clinical data comparing traditional leave-on body moisturizers with a new in-shower body lotion. The in-shower lotion was expected to enhance compliance by integrating with daily shower routines and offering convenience and good aesthetics, potentially leading to better dry skin improvement outcomes than traditional products.

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