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A cross-sectional study of Chinese women facial skin status with environmental factors and individual lifestyles.

ABSTRACT: Geographical, environmental and pollution conditions affect facial skin health, but their effects on skin appearance have not been elucidated. This study aimed to describe the skin barrier and skin tone characteristics of Chinese subjects according to lifestyle and environmental conditions using in vitro measurements. In total, 1092 women aged 22-42 years were recruited from 7 representative Chinese cities. Eight skin parameters (hydration, sebum, pH, transdermal water loss, individual type angle, melanin index, erythema index, yellowness) were measured using noninvasive instruments; individual lifestyle data were also collected. Data on four meteorological factors (air temperature, relative humidity, sunshine duration, wind speed) and seven air pollution indicators (air quality index, fine particulate matter, breathable particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and ozone) were collected in each city from the China Meteorological Administration. Facial skin characteristics differed significantly between cities. Facial skin barrier characteristics and skin tones showed regional differences, with a better skin barrier associated with the western region, as indicated by high skin hydration and sebum secretion and a low pH value. According to the value of transdermal water loss, lighter and darker skin tones were found in the western and southern regions, respectively. Environmental conditions affected facial skin status. Air pollution induced facial skin issues, with fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide contributing the most. Individual lifestyles affected the facial skin barrier and skin tone.

SUBMITTER: Yi F

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9613773 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A cross-sectional study of Chinese women facial skin status with environmental factors and individual lifestyles.

Yi Fan F Yang Xiao-Xiao XX Yang Ru-Ya RY Zhao Meng-Meng MM Dong Yin-Mao YM Li Li L He Yi-Fan YF Guo Miao-Miao MM Li Jing J Zhang Xiao-Hui XH Lu Zhi Z Gu Jie J Bao Jing-Lin JL Meng Hong H

Scientific reports 20221027 1

Geographical, environmental and pollution conditions affect facial skin health, but their effects on skin appearance have not been elucidated. This study aimed to describe the skin barrier and skin tone characteristics of Chinese subjects according to lifestyle and environmental conditions using in vitro measurements. In total, 1092 women aged 22-42 years were recruited from 7 representative Chinese cities. Eight skin parameters (hydration, sebum, pH, transdermal water loss, individual type angl ...[more]

PMID: 36302888

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