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Influence of the complex of retinol–vitamin C on skin surface lipids
Author(s) -
Wójcik Aneta,
Bartnicka Ewelina,
Namieciński Piotr,
Rotsztejn Helena
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12140
Subject(s) - retinol , forehead , chin , vitamin , medicine , endocrinology , food science , chemistry , surgery , anatomy
Summary Background Retinol is used to reduce symptoms of skin aging. It affects surface lipids and increases skin regeneration ability. Aim The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of retinol peel on the face and neck skin lipids in women, aged 50–69. Material and methods The level of secreted sebum was measured using Sebumeter SM 15 (Courage & Khazaka, Germany) on the forehead, cheeks, nose, chin, and neck. The measurements were carried out before each of the 3 retinol peel treatments applied at 3‐week interval and 3 weeks after the last treatment. Results A statistically significant increase of lipid film in both U‐zone and T‐zone and on the neck was observed in the study group. Conclusion Retinol peel treatments can help to increase the amount of skin surface lipids in women during menopause.