C20. The Effectiveness of 5% White Tea (Camellia sinensis) Cream for Periorbital Wrinkle Reduction
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Introduction: Although we cannot stop wrinkles formation, we can prevent and delay the process of formation. Wrinkle is the skin topographic changes due to aging which is the distinctive sign. Therefore, the researcher studied the effectives of white tea extract cream for periorbital wrinkle reduction. White tea extract contains a higher level of polyphenol which means higher anti-oxidant and anti-aging properties. The white tea extract is rich in polyphenols such as polycatechin, gallocatechin, epicatechin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epigallocatechin (EGC), gallocatechingallate (GCG), epicatechin gallate (ECG), and flavanols, caffeine and gallic acid. It functions as an anti-oxidant by quenching the free radical and protects oxidative stress damage to the cells. It also inhibits elastase and collagenase activity and maintains elastin, collagen and delays skin aging process. So, it can treat fine lines, wrinkles and maintain elasticity of the skin. Besides, it prevents the occurrence of skin cancer, wrinkling and mottled pigmentation induced by photo damage.
Objective: To study the effectiveness of 5% white tea (Camellia sinensis) extract cream in periorbital wrinkle reduction
Methods: This research was a clinical controlled quasi-experimental study with 20 volunteers. The duration of the study was 12 weeks. Parameters such as wrinkle score by VISIA, Rao Goldman 5-point visual scale, cutometer score were used for assessment at baseline visit, 4th, 8th and 12th week.
Results: Mean cutometer scores at crow’s feet and under eye area were significantly increased (p value<0.001). Wrinkle evaluation score by VISIA was also statistically increased (p value<0.001). No adverse effect was observed throughout the study.
Conclusion: The outcome of this study suggested that 5% white tea (Camellia sinensis) extract cream is effective for periorbital wrinkles reduction and safe for topical application. Hence, it could be an alternative anti-aging treatment for wrinkles reduction.
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