TITLE:
Reviscometer Evaluation of the Skin Condition after Applying Retinol and Vitamin C Complex in Menopausal Women
AUTHORS:
Aneta Wójcik, Ewelina Bartnicka, Helena Rotsztejn
KEYWORDS:
Retinol, Vitamin C - Vitamin A Complex, Reviscometer
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications,
Vol.6 No.4,
August
16,
2016
ABSTRACT: Background: Topical application of retinol connected
with the improvement of various parameters of aging skin is often used in post-
and menopausal women. Vitamin A - vitamin C complex treatments may influence
skin surface lipids and boost the fibroblasts activity as well as increase
their number, thus inducing the improvement of its elasticity. Objective: In
the current paper, we demonstrate and evaluate the impact of retinol and
vitamin C complex on the face and neck skin elasticity level in a group of
women aged 50 - 69. Method: Reviscometer RVM 600 (Courage & Khazaka, Germany)
was used to measure forehead, cheeks and neck skin elasticity in a group of 21
women. Each of the patients was subjected to four treatment sessions that
included skin elasticity measurements before each of the three retinol peels at
3-week intervals and one 3-week after the completion of the therapy. Results: Significant increase in the cheeks and neck
skin elasticity was observed in the study group. Conclusion: Treatments including retinol with
vitamin C - vitamin A complex significantly influence the improvement of skin
elasticity, thus reducing the signs of skin aging.