Abstract
Sugar Scrub, mainly consisting of beat sugar coated with plant oil, has been shown to provide effective skin care for young children because of its moisturizing effect and skin barrier function enhanced by sebum secretion. The present study evaluated the effect of Sugar Scrub in skin cleansing in 35 subjects, aged 11 through 29, with acne vulgaris. Sebum content before Sugar Scrub care and 30 minutes after was compared. The skin sebum content of subjects suffering greatly from acne on the forehead, cheek, and lower jaw was high. Cluster analysis identified three groups by sebum content: high on the cheek and forehead (group 1), high only on the forehead (group 2) or low (group 3). Group 1 and 2 showed a significant decrease in sebum content after care, suggesting it had a cleansing effect. Acne lesions partly improved after one-month care. In conclusion, Sugar Scrub, by maintaining a proper sebum content in the skin, appears suitable for skin care for those suffering from acne vulgaris.
