Cleansing Effects of Soap Containing Liriope Tuber on Facial Skin

Abstract

Purpose: This study was designed to examine the cleansing effect of Liriope tuber soap on facial skin.Methods: Participants included 40 men and women in their who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The facial skin measurement test was carried out to compare skin changes before and after washing the face. To ensure that the experiment was conducted under the same conditions for all participants in the treatment group, the same amount of water and the same towel were used in the same facial regions. Meanwhile, the control group washed their faces with water and a foam cleanser, which is a popular commercial product.Results: After using the Liriope tuber soap, the pore size of participants’ facial skin decreased. Moreover, pigmentation and T-zone oil content significantly decreased.Conclusions: Our results indicate that a facial soap containing Liriope tuber has beneficial effects on facial skin, and it should be considered for use in new natural cosmetics.