Characterization of facial skin of various Asian populations through visual and non-invasive instrumental evaluations: influence of age and skincare habits
Background/purpose We aimed to evaluate the impact of age and skincare habits on facial skin of different Asian ethnicities by comparing skin properties and skincare habits among various Asian populations of varying age groups. Methods We evaluated approximately 100 female subjects each from a total...
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Published in | Skin research and technology Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 454 - 465 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
England
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
01.11.2013
John Wiley & Sons, Inc |
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Summary: | Background/purpose
We aimed to evaluate the impact of age and skincare habits on facial skin of different Asian ethnicities by comparing skin properties and skincare habits among various Asian populations of varying age groups.
Methods
We evaluated approximately 100 female subjects each from a total of eight Asian cities in China, India, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines grouped according to age ranging from 14 to 75 years during a summer season. Facial skin was characterized using dermatological examinations of the cheek and instrumental evaluations of the forehead and cheek. Information regarding personal skincare habits was collected using a questionnaire.
Results
In 834 female subjects, characteristics related to skin surface moisture, elasticity, and sebum level decreased with age. Differences in skincare habits corresponded with variations in skin parameters. Subjects with the least severe photodamage reported a generally early onset of their skincare habits.
Conclusion
These results demonstrate common trends as well as inherent differences in skin characteristics among Asian populations, reflecting the impact of age and the diversity of skincare habits of Asian women. These results may be beneficial when developing new skincare products that are well suited to these Asian populations. |
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Bibliography: | istex:332465D651B74DB02CBDD4212C49875E77A5EA19 ArticleID:SRT12069 ark:/67375/WNG-7797M2ZZ-6 Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson Asia-Pacific ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 0909-752X 1600-0846 |
DOI: | 10.1111/srt.12069 |