Effectiveness of Using Moisturizer with Saccharide Isomerate on Skin Hydration in Medical Student Cadets of the Republic of Indonesia Defense University

The skin is a vital organ that plays an important role in maintaining the health and physiological functions of the human body. Dry and dehydrated skin can cause various health and aesthetic problems. The use of moisturizers, especially those containing saccharide isomerate, has been identified as one way to improve skin hydration. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of using moisturizers with saccharide isomerate content on skin hydration in medical students. This study used a one-group pretest-posttest design on 15 subjects who met the inclusion criteria and were treated with a moisturizer containing saccharide isomerate for seven days. The results showed the effectiveness of using a moisturizer with saccharide isomerate content on skin hydration. The mean skin hydration levels increased, especially on the right and left lower limbs, after treatment, which showed significant differences. Conclusion: A moisturiser with saccharide isomerate content greatly improved skin hydration. The results showed significant differences in the average skin hydration of the right and left lower limbs. The moisturiser also had the potential to keep skin moist after it was stopped being used.