Research Paper : The Differences of Skin Conditions of Face According to Facial Treatment

Kim, Kum Lan; Lee, You Mi; Jang, Soon Nam; Lee, Jae Nam; Choe, Tae Boo

Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 2010;16(3):871-884.
Published online September 30, 2010.

피부관리방법에 따른 안면 피부상태의 차이

김금란, 이유미, 장순남, 이재남, 최태부

Research Paper : The Differences of Skin Conditions of Face According to Facial Treatment

Kum Lan Kim, You Mi Lee, Soon Nam Jang, Jae Nam Lee, Tae Boo Choe

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the facial treatment methods (cleansing, exfoliation, massage, pack/mask, use of cosmetics) and skin conditions of face(pores, pigmentation, wrinkles, skin color, erythema). First of all, facial treatment index was constructed by using a questionnaire that surveyed facial treatment methods of participants. Skin conditions of face were measured by using ROBO SKIN ANALYZER (CS50). The data were collected and measured from 345 female. In order to identify actual conditions of facial treatment, facial treatment index was analyzed. Facial treatment index of participants was cleansing (15.96), use of cosmetics (14.42), manual technique (12.08), exfoliation (11.36), pack/mask (8.54). The participants were divided according to facial treatment style. Facial treatment index of special treatment group (70.96) was higher than self treatment group (58.99). It was investigated the relationship facial treatment index and skin condition of face according to facial treatment group. Special treatment group showed significantly greater improvement in wrinkles. It was discussed various relations between facial treatment index and skin condition of face. The differences of facial treatment index according to skin condition of face were analyzed. Results showed that participants didn`t use facial treatment method suitable to one`s facial skin condition.

Key Words: Skin conditions of face, Facial treatment methods, Facial treatment index