Table 3.
Detailed results of the skin’s biophysical parameters comparison before and after the treatment with a sweet whey solution
| Location | Parameter | Before treatment Mean ± SD | After treatment Mean ± SD | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Face cheek (n = 13) | TEWL | 13.60 ±5.3 | 12.00 ±4.6 | 
| Hydration | 51.67 ±8.4 | 57.15 ±9.7 | |
| Erythema | 372.31±48.7 | 385.78 ±70 | |
| pH | 5.33 ±0.42 | 5.40 ±0.7 | |
| Forearm (n = 13) | TEWL | 8.99 ±4 | 6.79 ±1.9 | 
| Hydration | 47 ±13 | 49 ±15 | |
| Erythema | 180.69 ±38 | 182.79 ±37 | |
| pH | 5.16 ±0.5 | 5.90 ±0.43 | 
n – number of volunteers, SD – standard deviation.