Asian J Beauty Cosmetol. 2011; 9: 0.

Satisfaction and Management Attitude for Skin according to Age and Skin Type

The purpose of this study were to investigate the differences of skin satisfaction and management attitude for skin according to age and skin type. The method of the study was survey research by using questionnaire. The subjects of this study were 325 adult women. The results of this study were as follows. Age and skin type had significant relation; 20s had more oily skins than 30s and 40s; 30s and 40s had more dry skin type; 20s had more combined skin type; and 30s and 40s had more normal type. 20s perceived the necessity of skin care shops more than 30s and 40s. 20s were less satisfied with skin pores and acne on skin, than 30s and 40s; and all of them were satisfied with skin elasticity. With respect to the satisfaction for skin, depending on skin type, there were significant differences in skin color, elasticity, pores, and acne. Taken together the results as above, women in their 20s - 40s, perceived well about their skins, and women in their 20s had more positive attitude about skin care, than 30s and 40s. Based on these results, development of differentiated skin care programs and cosmetics that considered the age and skin type is need.

Keywords : Skin Satisfaction, Management Attitude for Skin, Skin Type