Table 3 Emotional impact of oily skin and impact on daily routine
Total Sample (N = 54) | US Sample (N = 28) | German Sample (N = 26) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Appearance and Social Impact % (n) | |||
Perception of appearance | 67% (36) | 71% (20) | 62% (16) |
Self-consciousness | 59% (32) | 46% (13) | 73% (19) |
Social Confidence | 18% (10) | 18% (5) | 19% (5) |
Distress/Interruption % (n) | |||
Preoccupation appearance | 56% (30) | 28% (8) | 85% (22) |
Worry about need to manage condition | 31% (17) | 21% (6) | 42% (11) |
Frequency checking skin oiliness | 18% (10) | 14% (4) | 23% (6) |
Impact on Daily life % (n) | |||
Washing or Cleansing for oil control | 65% (35) | 75% (21) | 54% (14) |
Times of day when typically washing | 44% (24) | 46% (13) | 42% (11) |
Need to Blot | 41% (22) | 64% (18) | 15% (4) |
Apply Face Powder (females only) | 52% (14) | 38% (5) | 64% (9) |
Makeup (Re)Application (females only) | 30% (8) | 54% (7) | 7% (1) |
Number of cleansings per day | |||
- 1–2 | 42% (23) | 36% (10) | 50% (13) |
- 3–5 | 50% (27) | 39% (11) | 62% (16) |
- 6–15 | 18% (10) | 11% (3) | 27% (7) |
Effect on diet | |||
- No Fast Food, No Rich Food | 54% (29) | 50% (14) | 58% (15) |
- No Chocolate, No Sweets | 26% (14) | 7% (2) | 46% (12) |
- Eat Healthy Foods, Eat More Fruit | 26% (14) | 36% (10) | 15% (4) |