Effects of food supplements and a topical solution containing nanosilicon on skin hydration, barrier function, and elasticity

Background Silicon is an abundant element in the human body and plays important role skin, taking part synthesis of collagen glycosaminoglycans. The use nanotechnology methods, which processes materials at atomic molecular scale, has allowed development nanosilicons. Aims study evaluates effectiveness a food supplement topical solution containing nanosilicon improving skin hydration elasticity. Methods A total 30 female subjects were randomized to receive placebo (n = 15) active compound 15). All enrolled took twice day for 20 days then once next days, they also had apply on right forearm four times day. Evaluation several parameters was performed after 40 through non-invasive instrumental methods (Corneometer® CM 825, Cutometer® MPA 580, Visioscan® VC, Tewameter® TM 200). Results Both treatment groups showed statistically significant improvement barrier function days; increase elasticity observed only group compound. Conclusions that administration solution, both nanosilicon, improves hydration, elasticity, function.