Influence of season on some skin properties: winter vs. summer, as experienced by 354 Shanghaiese women of various ages.
Int J Cosmet Sci
; 33(4): 377-83, 2011 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21382055
ABSTRACT
The facial skin of 354 women, aged 18-80, living in Shanghai, was investigated over two successive 6-month periods, summer and winter. Results from clinical assessments indicate that aging signs, such as wrinkling and sagging, are unaffected over such period. However, physical measurements revealed alterations in some functional criteria of the skin, such as sebum output, skin colour, melanin content of pigmented spots, skin hydration, all being increased during summer. The relationships between all criteria, as well as technical or applied inferences/consequences from this study, are discussed.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Seasons
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Skin
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Cosmet Sci
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China