The effectiveness of green tea and sonophoresis on oily skin: a case report

Abstract

Background: Oily skin can be extremely problematic for sufferersand presents a great challenge for cosmetologists. This condition is characterized by an excessive amount of sebum on epidermal surface and enlarged skin pores.Modern cosmetology is able to offer a wide range of treatments that are able to reduce excess sebum secretion, and an appropriate diagnosis and cosmetic interview will allow for the selection of a suitable cosmetic treatment. If there are no contraindications for device treatments and the client is not allergic to cosmetic products, an ultrasound treatment called sonophoresis may be used. Green tea is obtained from both the leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant. The active ingredients of green tea are polyphenols, which have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antineoplastic properties. Thanks to modern cosmetic devices, we are able to use green tea and sonophoresis to introduce this preparation into the skin. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a sonophoresis treatment on oily skin in a 20-year-old female. Case report:The participant reported issues with too much sebum on the epidermis. The sebum level was measured before and after a series ofsonophoresistreatments using a sebumeter (DermaUnitSCC3). For the treatment, an ultrasound device and a cosmetic ampoule containing green tea extract were used. The entire cosmetic procedure consisted of 4 treatments performed at weekly intervals. Conclusions: After the series of cosmetological treatments, there was a significant reduction in sebum secretion.Thus, the use ofsonophoresis and a green tea ampoule turned out to be a great help in reducing epidermal sebum. The participant also noticed that her skin had less sheenfollowing the series of treatments.The resultsindicate that the sonophoresis procedure is safe and effective.