Evaluation of the efficacy and tolerance of a cosmetic mask containing 89% of vichy volcanic mineralizing water and hyaluronic acid after facial laser procedures. (2nd March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Torreao, Paulo; Phua, Edmond; Clark, Raphael; Fernandes, Erika; Pontes, Thais; Fonseca, Ana P.; Singh, Nadia; Seesurn, Bandana; Nielsen, Marion; Valois, Audrey; Kerob, Delphine
• Is Part Of: Journal of cosmetic dermatology. Volume 20:Number 9(2021)
• Page Start: 2860
• Page End: 2866
• Publication Date: 2021-03-02
• Subjects: erythema -- facial laser -- M89 mask -- quality of life -- skin -- skin hydration; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Lasers in surgery -- Periodicals; Skin -- Pathophysiology -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 616.5
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13972
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-2130

Abstract

Abstract: Background: M89 M (Mineral 89 mask, Laboratoires Vichy, France), containing 89% Vichy volcanic mineralizing water and hyaluronic acid, aims to strengthen and repair skin barrier. Aims: To assess the efficacy, tolerance, patient satisfaction, and quality of life (QOL) using M89 M after laser procedures (LP). Methods: M89 M was applied immediately post‐LP for 10 minutes, then daily for 5 days and 2‐3 times a week, up to 28 days on the faces of 51 women. Evaluations were performed immediately post‐LP, immediately after M89 M application at D0, D1, D5, and D28, and included criteria such as erythema and skin dryness. Subjects scored burning and warm sensations, itching, skin tightness, and stinging. Skin hydration using a Corneometer, skin barrier integrity using a Tewameter, and erythema using a Chromameter were assessed. Local tolerance and adverse events were recorded. After 28 days, subjects answered a questionnaire regarding the M89 M subjective cosmetic properties and QOL. Results: All subjects were in their mid‐forties with a phototype of II, III, or IV. M89 M significantly ( P < .001) reduced the immediate cutaneous discomfort sensation and laser procedure‐related symptoms (burning, warmth sensation, itching/stinging, skin tightness). Skin hydration, and erythema, assessed using instrumental measures, were also significantly improved immediately after mask application ( P ≤ .01). Subjects highly appreciated M89 M and their QOL improved after 28 days of use. Local tolerance was good to excellent in both studies. Conclusion: M89 M is effective and safe immediately after esthetic procedures such as ablative and nonablative lasers and also improves the subject's QOL.