Development and assessment of efficacy of an anti-cellulite formulation containing bentonite from Porto Santo Island

Abstract

Clays are part of the natural resources that have become prominent in cosmetic treatments and wellness. The relevant physical, chemical and thermal properties of bentonite clay from Serra de Dentro, Porto Santo Island, allow its use in cosmetic and therapeutic applications. In this work we developed an anticellulite gel formulation containing 10% of Ivy extract, 10% of Horse Chestnut Extract and 20% of Bentonite clay (Smectitic), dee <180 m, from Porto Santo Island. After physicochemical characterization of the formulation, efficacy tests were performed on volunteers who had gynoid hydrolipodystrophy, commonly referred as cellulite.