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Trial reportJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Cosmetic and Application Qualities of the Cream Physiorelax Compared to Another Topical Cream for Musculoskeletal Health Care: An Organoleptic Expert Panel Approach.

Jordi Bertrán Novella, Nuria Garcia Gonzalez, Pere Guiró Coll, David Asensio Torres, Sonia Palenzuela Larrarte, Mónica Giménez

Abstract readComparative StudyRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Jordi Bertrán NovellaSports Specialist Physiotherapist, Barcelona, Spain.
Nuria Garcia GonzalezAlmirall R&D, Sant Feliu De Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
Pere Guiró CollAlmirall R&D, Sant Feliu De Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.
David Asensio TorresAlmirall HQ MCI, Barcelona, Spain.
Sonia Palenzuela LarrarteAlmirall HQ MCI, Barcelona, Spain.
Mónica GiménezMedical Writing Department TFS HealthScience, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2757-0145

Funding

Almirall HQ, market Company Iberia (Spain & Portugal)
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveRegular massages can be an instrument to help the body recover and maintain health. The growing trend toward musculoskeletal personal health care is accompanied by the use of natural products. When deciding between topical products, their characteristics become crucial, especially in sensitive skin where treatments are applied routinely. This study evaluates for the first time the cosmetic and application properties of Physiorelax, a natural musculoskeletal health care product suitable for muscle and ligament massage, compared to Fisiocrem.

methodsThis is a sensory panel methodology, using a mixed descriptive approach (qualitative/quantitative). Twenty panelists trained in quantitative sensory analysis since 2018 evaluated the two products. Product presentation was randomized and blinded. Cosmetic results are presented as percent agreement among panelists and application aspects as quantitative scores.

resultsBoth products show a comparable sensory profile, in terms of application properties: shape integrity, firmness, moisture/grease balance, spreadability, low tack afterfeel, and residue. However, in terms of an overall preference for product, 90% of panelists liked Pshysiorelax, against 70% for Fisiocrem. An additional 10% of panelists disliked Fisiocrem over Pshysiorelax (chi-square = 12.5, p = 0.002). The results should be interpreted considering the inherent limitations of the panel design itself. Future studies could assess the preference of use of the product by daily care professionals and the general population.

conclusionConsidering the panelists' general preference for Physiorelax, and the addition in this product of extra natural ingredients preserving skin care, Physiorelax seems a very good candidate for daily use for musculoskeletal health care and as a massage cream for muscles and ligaments in personal care.

Indexed as

MassageSkin CreamAdministration, CutaneousAdultConsumer BehaviorFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Agedformulation/stabilitymuscular fatiguenatural productspersonal care productssafety testingskin barrier

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PMID40984677
PMCPMC12455026

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