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Article

Lake Zeiļu Clay Application Induced Changes in Human Skin Hydration, Elasticity, Transepidermal Water Loss and PH in Healthy Individuals

by
Samanta Marija Misiņa
1,*,
Rasma Tretjakova
2,
Sergejs Kodors
3 and
Aleksejs Zavorins
4
1
Faculty of Medicine, Rīga Stradiņš University, 16 Dzirciema iela, LV-1007 Riga, Latvia
2
Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology Research Center, Institute of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rezekne Academy of Technologies, 115 Atbrīvošanas aleja, LV-4601 Rezekne, Latvia
3
Information and Communication Technologies Research Center, Institute of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rezekne Academy of Technologies, 115 Atbrīvošanas aleja, LV-4601 Rezekne, Latvia
4
Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Rīga Stradiņš University, 18 Baznīcas iela, LV-1010 Riga, Latvia
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Cosmetics 2020, 7(3), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics7030051
Submission received: 21 May 2020 / Revised: 8 June 2020 / Accepted: 17 June 2020 / Published: 29 June 2020
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Feature Papers in Cosmetics in 2020)
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Abstract

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Clay has a great biomedical application potential, however there are just a few instrumental studies and the impact of lake clay on the skin has not yet been studied. The DermaLab skin analysis system (Cortex Technology) was used for hydration, elasticity, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and pH measurements after lake clay facial applications. Research included short-term tests (measurements 20 and 60 min after clay application) and long-term tests (application every 4th day for 3 weeks with measurements 20–24 h post-application). Control measurements and application tests to exclude contact allergy were made beforehand. No volunteer (n = 30) had positive allergic reaction. The matched-pairs design was applied: the right and left parts of forehead were used for the test and control groups. The Wilcoxon signed-rank test (significance level p = 0.001) was applied for statistical analysis. There were statistically significant pH changes demonstrated during the short-term measurements. The long-term measurements provided data that clay significantly improves skin hydration and elasticity.

1. Introduction

Currently, healthy lifestyle is gaining popularity as well as consumers demand for natural products including cosmetics is soaring. The use of clay minerals, especially in biomedical applications, is known from ancient times and they are regaining attention in recent years [1].
Latvia is one of the European countries that have the richest clay deposits per resident [2]. Latvian clay deposits have a potential to be used in manufacturing of cosmetic products containing clay [3].
Clay has effectively proven itself in both cosmetology and dermatology [4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11]. Clays have cleansing, moisturizing, soothing, regenerative, anti-inflammatory, sedative, anti-septic and detoxifying effects; they rejuvenate, tone and nourish the skin [9,10,12,13,14,15,16,17]. Clays can eliminate excess grease and toxins from skin, and hence are said to be effective for dermatological diseases such as furunculosis and management of ulcers [12]. They are used to treat various cutaneous conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, chronic eczemas and acne [9,18]. The study of Carretero et al. report that clay minerals can be powerful in cosmetic products, especially for hair care, due to their peculiar properties [12]. An overview about the use of clay in skin and hair care cosmetics is reported, presenting a general introduction regarding these minerals and its wide-ranging application potential in the biomedical field, which could be useful for formulating novel solid shampoo formulas [19].
Recent research shows that clay minerals can protect against ultraviolet (UV) light due to their high specific surface area, therefore providing effective coverage of skin surface. Since most of the clays in Latvia are brown, they can be used as pigment in sunscreens or tonal creams. At the same time, the addition of the clay fraction would increase the sun protection factor (SPF) of the product, thereby decreasing the necessary amount of synthetic UV filters to obtain a certain SPF value [20].
Research of Melo Bentonite, a clay from Uruguay has concluded that additional, but not less important, tests such as the assessment of skin hydration capacity of the clay under study should be performed to assess the efficacy of clay in the skin [21].
There are very few instrumental studies of clay effect on human skin and no studies about lake clay whatsoever. Additionally, each deposit of clay has specific microbiological and physico-chemical characteristics, which must be researched before application. The aim of this research is to experimentally evaluate the impact of Lake Zeiļu (Latvia) clay on human skin. The objectives of this research are to determine skin elasticity, hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and pH before and after lake clay applications in short- and long-term tests using instrumental methods. The results will be useful in the development of natural products and the application of lake clay in cosmetics and medicine.

2. Materials and Methods

Lake clay was obtained from one borehole (7 m) in Lake Zeiļu, Latvia. It contains typical clay crystalline phases—illite, kaolinite and rock forming minerals—quartz, dolomite, calcite, plagioclase, albite and enstatite. Specific surface area varies from 20.32 m2/g. Adsorption capacity of Lake Zeiļu clay varies from 45.8 mg/g. Considering its mineralogical and granulometric content, specific surface area and adsorption capacity, Lake Zeiļu clay is suitable for use in cosmetics and medical treatment [22].
The odor of Lake Zeiļu clay samples is typical for the clays’ odor, color—blue-gray and green-gray, moisture—46.8% and consistency—plastic, soft and smooth. According to the microbiological analysis performed, the Lake Zeiļu clay meets the requirements of 02.07.2013 Cabinet Regulation No 354 “Procedure for Meeting the Significant Requirements for Cosmetics” and European Standard EN ISO 17516:2014 Cosmetics-Microbiology-Microbiological limits. Lake Zeiļu clay is suitable for cosmetical use considering its biological and chemical content [23].
The trial was completed from October to December 2019 in Rezekne Academy of Technologies Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology Research Center Laboratory of environment health and human life quality. Approval of the Ethics Committee of Rīga Stradiņš University (Nr. 6-3/5/6 30.05.2019) was acquired. All subjects gave their informed consent for inclusion before they participated in the study.
Thirty volunteers took part in the study—females aged 20–60 years (average age, 35). They were dermatologically healthy, with no allergies, none was taking anti-inflammatory or hormonal medication. Exclusion criteria were:
  • Acne vulgaris or local therapy for acne vulgaris in the past 2 months;
  • Localized infection, herpes simplex reactivation, impetigo, psoriasis and rosacea;
  • Isoretinoine therapy or photodynamic therapy in the past 6 months;
  • Fractional or full facial laser ablation, radiofrequency facial treatment, medium or deep chemical peel and acne scar filling in the past 6 months;
  • Decompensated diabetes;
  • Light chemical peel, microneedling procedure, mesotherapy and biorevitalization in the past 2 months;
  • Systemic antibacterial therapy in the past 2 months;
  • Pregnancy or lactation.
DermaLab multiparameter skin analysis system by Cortex Technology (Cortex, Hadsund, Denmark) was used to measure skin parameters. Measurements were made in the standardized environment (temperature 24.5 ± 0.5 °C and relative air humidity 32.8% ± 3.7%) after a 15 min acclimatization period. Hydration and pH were measured 8 consecutive times, while TEWL and elasticity were measured 3 consecutive times. All measurements were performed in a close proximity to each other. Research contained short-term tests (1 h) and long-term tests (3 weeks). Prior control measurements and contact allergy tests were performed. To determine any contact allergic reactions 12 cm2 (3 cm × 4 cm) of clay was applied on the volar forearm for 20 min 3 days in a row. The applied area was rinsed with distilled water. All volunteers (n = 30) tested negative for contact allergy.
In short-term tests skin elasticity (expressed as viscoelasticity (MPa)), hydration (µS), TEWL (g/m2h) and pH were first measured before clay application on the left (T0test) and right (T0control) side of the forehead. Right side was the control area with no applications. On the left side 20 cm2 (4 cm × 5 cm) of the room temperature lake clay (7–8 g) was applied. After 20 min the clay was removed with wet (lukewarm distilled water) single use napkin of non-woven fabric. Skin elasticity, hydration, TEWL and pH levels were measured repeatedly 20 min (T20test and T20control) and 60 min (T60test and T60control) after application removal.
In long-term tests T0test and T0control were control measurements (elasticity, hydration, TEWL and pH), then the clay mask was applied on the left side every 4 days for 3 weeks with measurements 20–24 h after the 2nd(T5test), 4th(T13test) and 6th(T21test) application in the test area and the right side control area (T5control, T13control and T21control).
A data mining analysis was performed to detect hidden internal groups, which could have an impact on the statistical analysis of the results. Data mining analysis included the following tools: descriptive statistic, clustering, Spearman correlation and the “68–95–99.7 rule” as well as the manual analysis of survey forms, which included participant answers to questions related to their health and notes on the visual quality of the skin before the experiment. Three persons with atypical features were identified. The following pairs were analyzed: T0test and T60test—to detect short-term impact, T0test and T21test—long-term impact of clay, T0control and T60control, T0control and T21control—to control that skin parameters were not impacted by an external factor and T0test and T0control—to test that features of the left and right side of forehead did not significantly differ. The box-and-whisker chart of descriptive statistics was applied for data visualization (see Figure 1). In the result, the dataset for the statistical analysis contained 27 paired samples without a normal distribution. Therefore, the Wilcoxon signed-rank test was applied for statistical analysis to test the null hypothesis that “An unprocessed skin and a skin processed by lake clay are similar”. R Project and MS Excel were applied for data mining and statistical analysis.

3. Results

All volunteers (n = 30) had negative contact allergy tests on lake clay. In short-term tests after removal of the clay mask hydration slightly rose from 158.4 (T0test) to 165.9 µS in T20test but dropped to 162.0 µS in T60test (Figure 2, Table 1). Furthermore, statistical analysis showed no significant difference neither between T0test and T60test, nor T60control and T60test (p > 0.001; Table 2). In the long-term test skin hydration rose from 158 µS in the first measurement of T0test to 174.8 µS in the last measurement T21test (Figure 2, Table 1), which was statistically significant difference (p < 0.001). The difference between T21test and T21control at the end of trials was also statistically significant (p < 0.001; Table 2).
In short-term tests skin elasticity of the test area did not change significantly. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference (p > 0.001) between T0test and T60test area and between T60test and T60control area (Table 2). In long-term tests mean elasticity of the test area changed from 6.2 MPa at the start (T0test) to 7.2 MPa in the last test (T21test; Figure 3, Table 1). Last measurements T21 showed a statistically significant difference between the test and control area (p < 0.001). The comparison of T0test and T21test area showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.001; Table 2).
In short-term tests TEWL increased from T0test 16.3 to T20test 19.1 g/m2h and T60test 18.5 g/m2h after mask removal (Figure 4, Table 1), which could be because skin was still slightly wet from the water cloth. On the other hand, in long-term tests there was no statistical significance between both sides, starting the trials T0control and T0test, in the end T21control and T21test or between T0test and T21test (Table 2). Even though it was statistically insignificant, TEWL had a tendency to decrease from T0test 16.3 to T21test 13.6 g/m2h (Figure 4, Table 1).
In short-term tests pH rose from 5.2 in T0test to 5.6 (T20test) and −5.5 in T60test (Figure 5, Table 1). Even though changes were small, the statistical analysis showed a significant difference p < 0.001. In long-term tests there was no statistically significant pH differences between T21test and T21control areas and the T0test and T21test area (Table 2). Therefore, clay use did not significantly change skin pH.
There were no statistically significant differences between T0control and T0test areas in any of the tests. In the control area there was no significant changes in elasticity, hydration, TEWL and pH of the control area. The statistical analysis showed no significant difference between T0control, T60control and T21control (Table 2). Thus, all changes in skin elasticity, hydration, TEWL and pH are due to the lake clay use.

4. Discussion

In this research skin hydration increased after long-term tests. That could be explained by the lake clay composition. The Si, Al, Fe, Mg, Na and Ca are the elements constituting the major amount of lake clay [23]. High amounts of Si mean that the clay could be used in the reconstruction of skin tissues, besides providing tissue hydration. Al is relevant in raw materials for cosmetics application since it is well-known for its healing activity, pigment dispersion, hydration and melanin adsorption. Clay can be used as antiseptic and disinfectant, dermatological protector and solar protector [18,21]. The granulometric content of lake clay is mostly characterized by silt (2–63 μm) and clay (<2 μm) fractions [22]. The average particle size of the clay (26.3 μm) that is formed by kaolinite, illite and a swelling clay can induce the microcirculation of the skin. Particles smaller than 63 μm may have anti-inflammatory effects and assist in the skin hydration, retaining moisture due to the high skin adhesiveness [21,24]. Applied lake clay masks were at room temperature. Moraes notes that warm clay applications cause an increase of perspiration and sebaceous secretion, therefore promoting pore dilation and toxin excretion [25,26,27]. Heat also opens the pilosebaceous orifices, improving sorption of the cosmetic substances [12]. Thus, it is possible that warm lake clay applications would have had an even better effect.
Lake clay contained crystalline phases—illite and kaolinite [22]. Significant qualities of kaolinites are their opacity, softness and non-abrasiveness [25]. Clay minerals used as dermatological protectors are kaolinite, talc and smectites, which due to their absorbent power, are substances capable of adhering to the skin forming a film, which protects it mechanically against external physical or chemical agents. Paramuds are used to moisturize the skin since during their application the perspiration produced cannot evaporate due to the paramud’s impermeability. This perspiration soaks into the upper layers of the epidermis, moisturizing it from within. Moreover, after applying a paramud, the skin is in a hyperporous state, which means that cosmetic substances will be easily absorbed by the corneous layer, reaching the epidermis’ deepest layers [9]. That could explain the lake clay effect on skin hydration and gives a thought that the positive effect of clay masks could be even more effective if cosmetic substances were added. The Pan-On et al. study clearly shows that clays play a vital role in the permeation of the active substance through the skin. By selecting the proper clay base, the bioavailability of active substances in clay-based facial mask could be improved [28].
Berardesca et al. state that Amazon white clay forms a film on the skin’s surface with a ‘patch-like effect’ that helps reduce the loss of moisture and retain the main active ingredients, thus enhancing their action [29]. In the current research TEWL demonstrated no statistically significant improvement. As for the technical equipment, Anthonissen et al. 2013 [30] note that DermaLab can be used as an objective, rapid, compact and non-invasive method for elasticity and TEWL analysis in skin yet it is nevertheless necessary to view the results with caution, as the SEMs of both measurements are rather high. In clinical trials they recommend to use a mean of repeated measurements of elasticity and TEWL to decrease the SEM. Saknite et al. 2017 [31] have a similar conclusion: DermaLab measures skin hydration only in the subcutaneous layer (its measurement depth is around 15 µm). Therefore, DermaLab is expected to be more sensitive to even small changes in water content in the stratum corneum. They also noticed an issue regarding measurements by the DermaLab device—for a couple of participants, the skin hydration measurement 1 month later showed an increase of up to 10 times compared to the beginning of the study, which seemed a very unlikely result. The reason might be the use of some specific chemical substances on the skin that systems based on conductance measurements are very sensitive to. In this research during the statistical analysis three persons with atypical features were identified, yet no particular reason was found. It is possible that changes were linked to the hormonal level as these volunteers had hormonal disorders. We repeated each measurement three times but considering previous statements more repeats could be needed.
According to Lynde 2001 [32], traditionally, moisturization was believed to inhibit transepidermal water loss by occlusion. Water originates in the deeper epidermal layers and moves upward to hydrate cells in the stratum corneum, eventually being lost to evaporation. Occlusive moisturization, then, prevents the dehydration of the stratum corneum. Considering that this research showed statistically significant hydration improvement and TEWL changes in long-term tests were statistically insignificant yet had a tendency to decrease, it is possible that if tests were run for a longer period of time, the difference could be statistically significant. In the short-term, however, TEWL increased, which was also observed by Kim 2001 [33]—in his study TEWL increased immediately and normalized 4–6 h later after removal of vapor permeable membrane of mud and glycolic acid in both the mouse and human.
Similarly to short-term test observations of this research, Velasco et al. 2016 had concluded that the composition of different clays did not influence skin viscoelasticity behavior in short-term (20 min, 1 h and 2 h after mask removal) clinical research [34]. Another study, conducted by Valenti et al., 2011, [35] found that topical kaolinite clay application for 7 days promotes an increase in collagen fibers in rat skin. Seven days after clay treatment, an increase in the number of collagen fibers was observed in treated rat skin compared with control rat skin. Dário et al., 2014, [24] had similar conclusions—after the stability test of clay the wound-healing capacity of the formulation in rats was evaluated. It was observed that the treatment made with the formulation containing the Ocara clay formed by kaolinite and illite showed the best results—greater formation of collagen fibers and regeneration of the deep dermis after seven days of treatment and reepithelialization and continuous formation of granulation tissue on the 14th day. It could be that lake clays have a similar effect on human skin as they improved elasticity in the long-term tests.
The role of the pH has historically been attributed to antimicrobial defense; however, the latest study points to the regulation of the skin barrier function, epidermal differentiation and desquamation [36]. It is possible to get a general idea of skin pH through careful observation. Skin that has a soft texture without dry spots would be considered balanced. Irritation, acne, redness and dry spots may all be signs of a high skin pH [37]. Saba et al. states that skin pH is normally acidic, ranging in pH values of 4–6 [38]. Proksch also notes that physiological pH of the stratum corneum is 4.1–5.8 and several mechanisms contribute to its formation: filaggrin degradation, fatty acid content, sodium-hydrogen exchanger activation and melanosome release [36]. This ensures the skin’s barrier function is active and guarding against toxins, bacteria and other external factors [39]. Lake clay pH is 5.9–7.3. Smectites show a pH value comprised of the 8.34–9.75 interval [40]. In comparison, the pH value of Tunisian clay is 9.7 and this pH value is appropriate for topical uses of the studied material [41]. Velasco et al. 2016 has researched that the pH of different clays is 6.5–8.7 [34]. The irritancy potential of cleansing agents is dependent on several factors, which include pH. Even minor differences in the pH of skin cleansing preparations can be important to the integrity of the skin surface [42]. Therefore, it was important to determine if lake clays change skin pH. T60test showed statistically significant changes, but T21test 24 h after mask removal showed no significant difference. Modabberi et al., 2015, Korting et al. 1987 and Moldovan and Nanu 2010 also state that the pH of the skin surface in the facial region (5.5–6.5) depends on external and internal factors and normal pH values may increase or decrease after applying topical products, returning to baseline in a few minutes [40,43,44].

5. Conclusions

In short-term tests (60 min) lake clay applications did not show a statistically significant impact on skin elasticity, hydration, TEWL (p > 0.001), but pH changes were statistically significant (p < 0.001). In long–term tests (3 weeks) lake clay applications showed a statistically significant (p < 0.001) impact on skin elasticity and hydration with no significant changes in skin pH. Even though statistically insignificant, TEWL had a tendency to decrease.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, R.T., S.M.M.; methodology, R.T., S.M.M., A.Z.; software, S.K.; validation, S.M.M., R.T. and S.K.; formal analysis, S.M.M., R.T., S.K.; investigation, S.M.M., R.T.; resources, R.T.; data curation, R.T., S.M.M.; writing—original draft preparation, S.M.M., R.T.; writing—review and editing, R.T., S.M.M., A.Z., S.K.; visualization, R.T., S.K., S.M.M.; supervision, R.T.; project administration, R.T.; funding acquisition, R.T. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This research was funded by European Regional Development Fund, grant number 1.1.1.2/16/I/001. The APC was funded by Postdoctoral research aid No.1.1.1.2/16/I/001 research application "Identification of blue clay in lakes of Latgale region and possibilities of its application, No.1.1.1.2/VIAA/1/16/131".”

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflict of interest. The funders had no role in the design of the study; in the collection, analysis or interpretation of data; in the writing of the manuscript, or in the decision to publish the results.

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Figure 1. The visual notation of the box-and-whisker chart.
Figure 1. The visual notation of the box-and-whisker chart.
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Figure 2. Hydration measurements of the control and test area in the short-term and long-term study (grey boxes are test values, white are control).
Figure 2. Hydration measurements of the control and test area in the short-term and long-term study (grey boxes are test values, white are control).
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Figure 3. Elasticity measurements of the control and test area in the short-term and long-term study (grey boxes are test values, white are control).
Figure 3. Elasticity measurements of the control and test area in the short-term and long-term study (grey boxes are test values, white are control).
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Figure 4. TEWL measurements of the control and test area in the short-term and long-term study (grey boxes are test values, white are control).
Figure 4. TEWL measurements of the control and test area in the short-term and long-term study (grey boxes are test values, white are control).
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Figure 5. pH measurements of the control and test area in the short-term and long-term study (grey boxes are test values, white are control).
Figure 5. pH measurements of the control and test area in the short-term and long-term study (grey boxes are test values, white are control).
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Table 1. Mean values and standard deviations of elasticity, hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and pH (n = 30) in test and control areas.
Table 1. Mean values and standard deviations of elasticity, hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and pH (n = 30) in test and control areas.
Skin ParameterControl AreaTest Area
T0T60T21T0T60T21
Elasticity (MPa)6.2 ± 1.06.3 ± 1.16.2 ± 1.26.2 ± 1.26.1 ± 1.27.2 ± 1.5
Hydration (µS)154.9 ± 42.6155.6 ± 42.1153.4 ± 45.9158.4 ± 35.2162.0 ± 35.1174.8 ± 40.3
TEWL (g/m2 h)14.7 ± 5.715.7 ± 6.614.6 ± 4.716.3 ± 8.118.5 ± 11.713.6 ± 6.4
pH5.2 ± 0.45.4 ± 0.45.3 ± 0.45.2 ± 0.45.5 ± 0.45.3 ± 0.4
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Table 2. Paired statistical values of elasticity, hydration, TEWL and pH (n = 30; statistically significant values in bold).
Table 2. Paired statistical values of elasticity, hydration, TEWL and pH (n = 30; statistically significant values in bold).
PairElasticityHydrationTEWLPH
T0control and T0test0.700600.420800.178500.67410
T0control and T60control0.619700.555600.049100.00145
T0control and T21control0.352900.461300.857000.35490
T0test and T60test0.102800.602400.063730.00006
T60test and T60control0.492500.156200.075410.06600
T0test and T21test0.000150.000960.003250.02878
T21control and T21test0.000910.000340.034490.32170

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