A recent study by the HARTMANN SCIENCE CENTER investigated the skin moisturising effect of a hand disinfectant with a comprehensive skin care complex. Capacitive Contact Imaging (CCI) was used as a method to measure and visualise skin hydration in comparison to conventional corneometry.
The study as well as a poster summarising the results of the study can be found down below.
In addition to established parameters such as pH, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and dermatological assessments, the effects of a two-week application of a hand disinfectant foam on skin condition were investigated. Regular daily use of the product resulted in an improvement in skin hydration without any intolerance. The results obtained by CCI and corneometry were consistently comparable and showed a significant increase in skin hydration after the two-week application period. CCI visualised the increase in skin hydration, demonstrating its potential as an additional method to assess and demonstrate the effect of hand hygiene products on skin health [1].
