Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2019, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (4): 275-278.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0412-4030.2019.04.012

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Evaluation methods for sensitive skin

Wu Wenhai, Yi Fan, Meng Hong    

  1. Key Laboratory of Cosmetics, China National Light Industry, School of Science, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
  • Received:2018-05-14 Revised:2019-01-15 Online:2019-04-15 Published:2019-04-01
  • Contact: Meng Hong E-mail:menghong2000@163.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Compared with people with non-sensitive skin, people with sensitive skin are more likely to have some undesirable feelings and symptoms in response to stimuli from the external environment, such as itching and pain sensations, and even erythema after chemical stimulation of the skin. Few reviews are related to evaluation methods for sensitive skin in China and other countries. This review introduces subjective, semi-subjective and objective evaluation methods for sensitive skin, summarizes evaluation methods suitable for different types of sensitive skin, and analyzes advantages and limitations of various evaluation methods.

Key words: Cosmetics, Skin irritancy tests, Sensitive skin, Subjective assessment, Semi-subjective test, Objective evaluation

CLC Number: 

  • R75