Asian J Beauty Cosmetol. 2012; 10(3): 493-501.
The Effect of Semen cuscutae Extracts on the Acne Skin
ABSTRACT
In this study, the effect of Semen cuscutae Extracts on the acne of 20’s students were studied. 18 Volunteers
were selected twenties age group on acne skin. Toner, essence and pack which were made with or without
of Semen cuscutae Extracts were applied to their faces. Also instructions were provided three times to them
for the self skin care (face cleansing, moisturizing, and protection) through the survey and skin measurement.
Clinical tests were conducted a total of 12 times for the duration of six weeks. Based on the korean acne
grading system, skin microorganism, skin keratin, sebum contents, erythema index and melanin index, all
factors were measured before the test, after three weeks and six weeks after the test. The control group
not treated with Semen cuscutae did not show any statistically significant difference after six weeks, while
the group treated with Semen cuscutae showed statistically significant difference. In addition, there was a
significant improvement in acne skin in both objective and subjective parameters after treatment with Semen
cuscutae group compared with control group. When it tries to synthesize a research result, Semen cuscutae is
an effect to whitening effect and acne improvement.
Keywords :
Semen cuscutae , Microorganism, Acne, Keratin, Sebum, Melanin
