〔研究ノート〕キシリトール入りクリームの肌の保水効果の検討

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Xylitol is a naturally occurring carbohydrate. It is found in fruit and vegetables, and is, in fact, also manufactured in our bodies during normal metabolism. On the one hand, xylitol is widely recognized as a cavity fighter. On the other hand, studies(1, 2) indicate that xylitol can increase dermal hydration due to its high moisture affinity. A right-and-left comparison study was performed. Skin-care cream including/or not including a 2% xylitol was applied to the arms of 3 patients for 3 weeks. The hydration assessment of the skin surface was recorded by the Corneometer●R before and after 1 week, 2 weeks, and 3 weeks of therapy. The skin conductances(a parameter indicating the state of hydration of the skin surface)of sites treated with xylitol cream were compared with the conductance before application and at placebo sites. Skin treated with the cream including 2% xylitol indicated a higher state of hydration in two of three patients.
2011-12-01