Investigation of Skin Moisture Maintenance Using Horse Oil

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  • 馬油による皮膚の保湿効果の検討
  • 治療 馬油による皮膚の保湿効果の検討
  • チリョウ バユ ニ ヨル ヒフ ノ ホシツコウカ ノ ケントウ

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The moisturizing effect on the skin of horse oil that resembles the fatty acid composition of human sebum and contains a large amount of linolic acid was investigated. Horse oil applied to seven healthy females was shown to increase water and oil content in the horny layer. Examination of the fatty acid composition of the oil remaining on the surface of the skin two hours after application revealed a clear decrease in linolic acid content. The increase in water and oil content in the skin due to local application of horse oil was an important contribution to the structure of the skin to maintain its function as a barrier, mainly as a result of absorption of linolic acid by the skin. These findings indicate that horse oil as a preparation for external use is suitable for maintaining the health and moisture of skin through percutaneous administration.

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