Evaluation of a Topical Treatment for the Relief of Sensitive Skin
July 2015
in “
Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology
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Studysummary This study found that QV Face Rescue Gel effectively induces collagen production, reduces UV-induced erythema, and decreases transepidermal water loss on sensitive facial skin, while being nonstinging, nonirritating, and noncomedogenic.
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The study evaluated the effectiveness of QV Face Rescue Gel for sensitive skin, focusing on collagen production, erythema reduction, and transepidermal water loss (TEWL). It involved 100 volunteers for irritation and sensitization, 10 for TEWL and facial sting studies, and 7 for erythema reduction. The gel significantly increased collagen types I and III, reduced UV-induced erythema comparable to 0.5% hydrocortisone, and decreased TEWL by up to 49%. It was nonstinging, nonirritating, nonsensitizing, and noncomedogenic, with no adverse reactions reported. Ingredients like niacinamide, witch hazel, and oat kernel extract contributed to its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing benefits.
