Brand presents at inaugural Integrative Dermatology Symposium during
Sacramento’s first Wellness Week
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Burt’s Bees, a leading provider of personal care products committed to
natural health and beauty solutions, today announced study results
demonstrating their nature-based Sensitive Skin Care regimen yielded
positive effects on skin barrier function, hydration and in vitro
anti-inflammatory activity. Presented at the Inaugural Integrative
Dermatology Symposium (IDS), these data supplement findings in which the
regimen was shown to improve skin health and appearance in diagnosed
dermatologic conditions, compared to a dermatologist-recommended
synthetic skin regimen. In honor of the Symposium, Mayor Steinberg
recognized the week as Sacramento’s first annual Wellness Week.
In a 4-week, double blinded study, improvement of investigator-graded
overall skin appearance with the nature-based Sensitive Skin Care
regimen was statistically superior to the synthetic regimen in subjects
with rosacea (34% vs 4%, p<0.001) and atopic dermatitis/eczema (38%
improvement vs 11%, p=0.009). Visual and textural smoothness, radiance
and clarity were also improved. Both regimens were well tolerated.
Relational evaluation of skin barrier function (measured through
transepidermal water loss) and skin hydration, (assessed by corneometry)
revealed that the nature-based Sensitive regimen allowed for improved
skin barrier function and maintained hydration. The nature-based regimen
balanced hydration, leading to homeostasis and improved overall skin
appearance relative to the synthetic control. The synthetic regimen
increased skin hydration beyond homeostasis, possibly due to the
occlusive formulation.
The nature-based product also displayed anti-inflammatory activity in an in
vitro model stimulated with ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation, a
pro-inflammatory stimulus. The pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-1α
expression was completely inhibited when the nature-based product was
applied prior to UVB exposure and inhibited by more than 50% when
applied after UVB exposure. The pro-inflammatory cyclooxygenase product
prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) expression was inhibited
by half from pre-treatment with the nature-based product.
“These positive effects – improved barrier function, balanced hydration,
and anti-inflammatory activity – provide insight on why the nature-based
regimen improved skin health and appearance relative to the synthetic
control,” said Hemali Gunt, PhD, Head of Clinical and Scientific
Affairs. “In dermatologic conditions related to sensitivity, reducing
occurrences of irritation and discomfort is critical to caring for
patients.”
About IDS | The goal of the first annual Integrative Dermatology
Symposium is to improve patient care with regards to dermatology. The
event will include educational sessions, clinical content, targeted
industry trends, practical takeaways, and best practices related to all
aspects of skin care. Attendees will include dermatologists, family
practice physicians, pediatricians, internists, osteopathic doctors,
naturopathic doctors, physician assistants, nurses, acupuncturists, and
Ayurveda practitioners. For more information on IDS, please visit www.integrativedermatologysymposium.com.
About Dermveda | Dermveda is an integrative skin care, beauty,
and wellness site dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to
develop a healthier, more holistic relationship with their skin.
Dermveda provides education tools and personalized, science-reviewed
health content for both consumers and practitioners. For more
information about Dermveda, please visit www.dermveda.com.
About Burt’s Bees | Burt’s
Bees® has been offering distinctive earth-friendly, natural health
and beauty care products for 30 years. From a beekeeper’s backyard in
Maine to the leading edge of natural, Burt’s Bees knows natural body
care solutions from head-to-toe and operates with The Greater Good™ top
of mind. Formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or SLS. No
animal testing. To find out more, visit www.burtsbees.com.
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