TITLE:
A Prospective Study of Knowledge and Perception towards the Efficacy of Anti-Aging Cosmetics among Female Population of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
AUTHORS:
Fasiha Shah, Omar Sarheed, K.V.R. Ramesh
KEYWORDS:
Cosmeceutical, Wrinkles, Anti-Aging, Efficacy, Appearance, Skin Concerns
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications,
Vol.7 No.3,
September
30,
2017
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Cosmeceutical is a term used to describe cosmetics
with antiaging effects these days. The aim of the current study was to
determine the efficacy of different type of antiaging dermatological products
based on consumer self-assessment and to identify those driving factors that
influence women’s purchase of these products and to have an insight into their
perception and knowledge about these products. Methods: A prospective
study was conducted about the use of antiaging cosmetics, consumer
satisfaction, skin concerns related with age, importance of younger looking
skin and socioeconomic status. Results and Discussion: It was observed
in the study that such products do work to improve skin conditions but the
claim that wrinkles could be cured completely could not be determined.
Participant reported discrepancies between ideal and real effect of antiaging
cosmetics. Even if such cosmetic products are expensive people like to spend on
these to fulfill the human dream of looking younger.