Effects on Oil/Moisture Changes Using Commercial Brand Cosmetics versus DIY Cosmetics in Women in their 20s and 30s with Dry Skin

Abstract

Purpose: With the increased interest in skincare and consumption of natural products, the improvement of expectations for internal health and external beauty has also affected the Do It Yourself (DIY) cosmetics market. Therefore, this study aimed to present the possibility of future development of DIY cosmetics through experiments that compare and analyze the effects of DIY cosmetics made by the company itself with high-priced cosmetics in the market. Methods: Six women in their 20s and 30s with oil and moisture deficiency type dry skin were tested by dividing the cheeks into the application group of expensive marketing cosmetics and DIY cosmetics and then comparing the values of oil and moisture in these groups. Results: In the variation on the increase in oil volume after experimentation, the application group of DIY cosmetics had a statistical significance of p=0.004 (*p <0.05), and the application group of commercial cosmetics had a significance of p =0.002 (*p <0.05). Therefore, both groups showed statistically significant increases in oil content, resulting in significant increase in oil volume after experimentation. After the experiment, both groups showed a statistically significant increase in moisture (p =0.001 (*p <0.05) for the DIY cosmetics group and p =0.000 (*p <0.01) for commercial cosmetics group). Conclusion: Through this study, it has been verified that there is no difference in efficacy between DIY cosmetics and expensive cosmetics, and we hope to present the development potential of DIY cosmetics that are safer and more effective through various studies in the future.