Efficacy and Tolerability of a Twice-Daily, Three-Step Men's Skincare Regimen in Improving Overall Skin Quality and Reducing Shave-Related Irritation.

Efficacy and Tolerability of a Twice-Daily, Three-Step Men's Skincare Regimen in Improving Overall Skin Quality and Reducing Shave-Related Irritation.
Skinmed. 2017;15(5):349-355
Authors: Rodan K, Fields K, Falla TJ
Abstract
More men are beginning to take advantage of opportunities to improve the health and appearance of their skin; however, the effectiveness of men's skincare regimens has not been well studied. The authors investigated the efficacy and tolerance of a twice-daily, three-step men's skincare regimen in improving skin appearance and reducing shave-related issues. Twenty-nine men who used a wet-shaving method completed a specific, three-step, twice-daily facial regimen-a Shave Cleanser, a Post-Shave Treatment, and Day Protection-in place of their usual routine for 4 weeks. This skincare regimen produced significant improvements in tactile smoothness, clarity, radiance, and pore size at weeks 2 and 4 and in fine lines, razor burn, and photodamage at week 4 (P<.05). Significant improvements were seen in the appearance of nicks/cuts and folliculitis of the face and neck after weeks 2 and 4 (P<.05). Mean change in the moisture content of the stratum corneum was significant at week 4 (P<.05). The majority of men provided positive self-assessments and indicated an interest in continuing this regimen.
PMID: 29139362 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Skinmed - November 16, 2017 Category: Dermatology Authors: Rodan K, Fields K, Falla TJ Tags: Skinmed Source Type: research