Topical application of a cleanser containing extracts of Diospyros kaki folium, Polygonum cuspidatum and Castanea crenata var. dulcis reduces skin oil content and pore size in human skin

Lee,Bo  Mi; An,Sungkwan; Kim,Soo‑Yeon; Han,Hyun  Joo; Jeong,Yu‑Jin; Lee,Kyoung‑Rok; Roh,Nam  Kyung; Ahn,Kyu  Joong; An,In‑Sook; Cha,Hwa  Jun

doi:10.3892/br.2015.435

Topical application of a cleanser containing extracts of Diospyros kaki folium, Polygonum cuspidatum and Castanea crenata var. dulcis reduces skin oil content and pore size in human skin

Authors:
- Bo Mi Lee
- Sungkwan An
- Soo‑Yeon Kim
- Hyun Joo Han
- Yu‑Jin Jeong
- Kyoung‑Rok Lee
- Nam Kyung Roh
- Kyu Joong Ahn
- In‑Sook An
- Hwa Jun Cha
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Affiliations: Korea Institute for Skin and Clinical Sciences and Molecular-Targeted Drug Research Center, Konkuk University, Seoul 143‑701, Republic of Korea, AMI Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Seoul 121‑888, Republic of Korea, Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul 143‑701, Republic of Korea
Published online on: February 25, 2015 https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2015.435
Pages: 343-346

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Abstract

The effects of skin pores on skin topographic features can be reduced by decreasing excessive production and accumulation of sebum and elimination of comedones. Therefore, a cosmetic cleanser that regulates sebum homeostasis is required. In the present study, the effects of a cosmetic cleanser that contained Diospyros kaki folium, Polygonum cuspidatum and Castanea crenata var. dulcis (DPC) was examined on the removal of sebum and on skin pore size. Healthy volunteers (n=23) aged 20‑50 years were asked to apply the test materials to the face. Skin oil content, pore size, pore number and extracted sebum surface area were measured using various measurement methods. All the measurements were performed at pre‑ and post‑application of the test materials. When the cosmetic cleanser containing DPC was applied to the skin, the oil content decreased by 77.3%, from 6.19 to 1.40. The number of skin pores decreased by 24.83%, from 125.39 to 94.23. Skin pore size decreased from 0.07 to 0.02 µm3 (71.43% decrease). The amount of extracted sebum increased by 335% when the DPC cleanser was used. Compared to the control cleanser, skin oil content was significantly decreased when the cleanser that contained DPC was used. The cleanser containing DPC also decreased pore size and number. Finally, the DPC cleanser easily removed solidified sebum from the skin.

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