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Kor J Aesthet Cosmetol > Volume 4(2); 2006 > Article
Kor J Aesthet Cosmetol 2006;4(2): 97-105.
피부의 탄력, 유분, 수분지수와 생활습관과의 상관관계에 관한 연구
배근혜, 채순님
The study of correlation between living habits and sebum, moisture and elasticity
Kun-Hye Bea, Soon-Nim Chae
ABSTRACT
Our living habit is an important factor on which skin and health depend and regular meals, physical exercise, and healthful food serve as positive factors for skin as well as for physical health while living habits which can do harm to health, improper skin care, and contamination can have harmful influence on our health and skin. As beauty and health of skin is closely correlated to maintenance of proper sebum and moisture in a horny layer and elasticity, this study analyzed 46 students from D University in K city by using a skin measuring tool as a noninvasive method for moisture, elasticity, and sebum in cheeks, the chin, and the forehead, respectively, to determine correlation between living habits and sebum, moisture, and elasticity; as a result, living habit and use of cosmetics were found to have great effects on moisture and sebum of the skin. A sufficient amount of sound sleep, proper relief of stress through a dilettante life, proper basic care after face washing, and proper habit of skin care including mask and massage had positive effects on the skin while constipation, physical and mental stress caused by heavy tasks, and irregular meals had bad influence on sebum and moisture of the skin. The results of this study demonstrate that it is essential to have steady skin care using basic cosmetics, regular sleep and exercise, and good living and eating habits and correct improper skin health care and behaviors related to skin health in order to enjoy beautiful and healthy skin.
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