Clarisonic sonic cleansing improves the appearance of skin of color

Study Objective:

Evaluate use of Clarisonic sonic cleansing on skin of color by adding sonic cleansing to an existing skin care regimen

Methodology:

• 53 women of different skin types (African American, Asian, American Indian, Hispanics, etc.) participated in a 12-week home use test
• Non-invasive measures of the skin were evaluated at each time point [transepidermal water loss (TEWL), skin hydration, melanin/pigmentation, erythema/redness]
• Skin condition was additionally evaluated through subject self-assessments and photographs
• Subjects used Clarisonic sonic cleansing for one minute with their normal cleanser whenever they cleansed their face (morning and/or bedtime)
• After cleansing, subjects applied the skin care products they routinely used
• Evaluations were completed at 4, 8, and 12 weeks

Results:

• 100% of subjects reported their skin felt cleaner after using Clarisonic sonic cleansing than their previous cleansing method Participants additionally reported improvement in the appearance of skin health, texture, firmness/elasticity and evenness of their complexion. Non-invasive measures of skin health confirm the gentleness of Clarisonic sonic cleansing on the skin of color with daily use

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