Basic conditions of skin in female consumers for cosmetics in Chengdu area

VernacularTitle:成都市普通女性化妆品消费者的皮肤基础状况调查
Author: Fengwei CHENG ; Xi WANG ; Honghai LI ; Galzote CARLOS ; Li LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Skin basic condition; Investigation; Female
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;(5):360-363
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the skin basic conditions of normal female consumers for cosmetics who use a cream of lower than RMB 25 yuan in markets in Chengdu area.Methods Female subjects aged 25 to 45 years were recruited in Chengdu and divided into four age groups.Parameters were noninvasively tested to investigate skin baseline conditions of the two groups,including skin moisturization,trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL),color,texture and pH etc.Meanwhile,subjective scores were acquired by experienced dermatologists and self-questionnaires were collected to investigate subjects' concerns.Results Skin texture,softness,and skin color were found significantly different between age groups.The top 3 skin problems were dryness,skin color and wrinkles; the top 3 ideal skin were moisture,shining and fairness.Conclusions With similar environment and skin care habits,35-year-old is a turning point for females of decreased metabolism in the skin,as seen from skin color,elasticity,and roughness.