Predictors of female age, health and attractiveness perception from skin feature analysis of digital portraits in five ethnic groups.


Journal

International journal of cosmetic science
ISSN: 1468-2494
Titre abrégé: Int J Cosmet Sci
Pays: England
ID NLM: 8007161

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Oct 2023
Historique:
revised: 30 05 2023
received: 20 04 2023
accepted: 18 06 2023
medline: 5 10 2023
pubmed: 20 6 2023
entrez: 20 6 2023
Statut: ppublish

Résumé

Research indicates the impact of skin colour, tone evenness and surface topography on ratings of age, health and attractiveness in women. In addition to subjective assessments, these effects have been quantified with objective measures derived from skin image analysis. Signs of skin ageing may manifest differently across ethnic groups. However, comparisons have been limited to research with two ethnic groups, preventing conclusions about an ethnicity-specific ranking of skin ageing signs. We report results from a multi-ethnic and multi-centre study in which faces of women (n = 180; aged 20-69 years) from five ethnic groups were imaged. Facial images were rated for age, health and attractiveness by members of the same ethnic group (each n = 120). Digital image analysis was used to quantify skin colour, gloss, tone evenness and wrinkling/sagging. We assessed associations between face ratings and skin image measurements in the total sample (i.e. all ethnic groups) and separately by ethnicity. Skin image analysis revealed differences between ethnic groups, including skin colour, gloss, tone evenness, wrinkling and sagging. Differences in the relative predictive utility of individual skin features in accounting for ratings of age, health and attractiveness also were observed between ethnic groups. Facial wrinkling and sagging were the best predictors of face ratings in each ethnic group, with some differences in the type (or predictive magnitude) of skin features. The current findings corroborate previous reports of differences between ethnic groups in female facial skin and indicate differential effects of skin features on ratings of age, health and attractiveness, within and between ethnic groups. Facial wrinkling and sagging were the best predictors of age and attractiveness ratings, and skin tone evenness and gloss had an additional role in ratings of health. La présente étude montre l’impact de la couleur de la peau, de l’uniformité du teint, et de la texture cutanée sur l’évaluation de l’âge, de la santé et de l’attractivité chez les femmes. En plus d’évaluations subjectives, ces aspects ont été quantifiés à l'aide de mesures objectives provenant d'analyse d'image de la peau. Les signes de vieillissement de la peau peuvent se manifester différemment selon les groupes ethniques. Cependant, les précédentes recherches se limitent à des comparaisons entre deux groupes ethniques, empêchant ainsi de conclure sur un classement des signes de vieillissement cutané par ethnie. MÉTHODE: Nous présentons les résultats d'une étude multiethnique et multicentrique dans laquelle des visages de femmes (n = 180 ; âgées de 20 à 69 ans) de cinq groupes ethniques ont été imagés. Les images des visages ont été évaluées en termes d'âge, de santé et d'attractivité par des membres du même groupe ethnique (n = 120 par groupe). Des algorithmes d’analyse d’image ont été utilisés pour quantifier la couleur de la peau, la brillance, l'uniformité du teint et les rides/affaissement de la peau. Nous avons analysé les corrélations entre l'évaluation des visages et les mesures quantitatives issues de l’analyse d’image sur la totalité de l'échantillon (c'est-à-dire tous les groupes ethniques) et séparément par ethnie. RÉSULTATS: L'analyse d’image a révélé des différences entre les groupes ethniques, notamment en ce qui concerne la couleur de la peau, la brillance, l'uniformité du teint, les rides et le relâchement cutané. Des différences dans la valeur prédictive relative des différentes caractéristiques cutanées dans l'évaluation de l'âge, de la santé et de l'attractivité ont également été observées entre les groupes ethniques. Les rides et l'affaissement du visage ressortent comme les meilleurs prédicteurs de l'évaluation pour tous les groupes ethniques, avec quelques différences dans le type (ou l'ampleur de la prédiction) des différentes caractéristiques cutanées. Les résultats actuels corroborent les rapports précédents sur les différences entre les groupes ethniques concernant la peau du visage des femmes. Ils montrent également des effets différentiels des caractéristiques cutanées sur l'évaluation de l'âge, de la santé et de l'attractivité, au sein des groupes ethniques et entre eux. Les rides et l'affaissement du visage ressortent comme les meilleurs prédicteurs de l'âge et de l'attractivité, tandis que l'uniformité et la brillance du teint jouent un rôle supplémentaire dans l'évaluation de la santé.

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La présente étude montre l’impact de la couleur de la peau, de l’uniformité du teint, et de la texture cutanée sur l’évaluation de l’âge, de la santé et de l’attractivité chez les femmes. En plus d’évaluations subjectives, ces aspects ont été quantifiés à l'aide de mesures objectives provenant d'analyse d'image de la peau. Les signes de vieillissement de la peau peuvent se manifester différemment selon les groupes ethniques. Cependant, les précédentes recherches se limitent à des comparaisons entre deux groupes ethniques, empêchant ainsi de conclure sur un classement des signes de vieillissement cutané par ethnie. MÉTHODE: Nous présentons les résultats d'une étude multiethnique et multicentrique dans laquelle des visages de femmes (n = 180 ; âgées de 20 à 69 ans) de cinq groupes ethniques ont été imagés. Les images des visages ont été évaluées en termes d'âge, de santé et d'attractivité par des membres du même groupe ethnique (n = 120 par groupe). Des algorithmes d’analyse d’image ont été utilisés pour quantifier la couleur de la peau, la brillance, l'uniformité du teint et les rides/affaissement de la peau. Nous avons analysé les corrélations entre l'évaluation des visages et les mesures quantitatives issues de l’analyse d’image sur la totalité de l'échantillon (c'est-à-dire tous les groupes ethniques) et séparément par ethnie. RÉSULTATS: L'analyse d’image a révélé des différences entre les groupes ethniques, notamment en ce qui concerne la couleur de la peau, la brillance, l'uniformité du teint, les rides et le relâchement cutané. Des différences dans la valeur prédictive relative des différentes caractéristiques cutanées dans l'évaluation de l'âge, de la santé et de l'attractivité ont également été observées entre les groupes ethniques. Les rides et l'affaissement du visage ressortent comme les meilleurs prédicteurs de l'évaluation pour tous les groupes ethniques, avec quelques différences dans le type (ou l'ampleur de la prédiction) des différentes caractéristiques cutanées.

Identifiants

pubmed: 37338195
doi: 10.1111/ics.12877
doi:

Substances chimiques

Caffeine 3G6A5W338E
Niacinamide 25X51I8RD4

Types de publication

Multicenter Study Journal Article

Langues

eng

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Pagination

672-687

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© 2023 DSM Nutritional Products AG. International Journal of Cosmetic Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Cosmetic Scientists and Societe Francaise de Cosmetologie.

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Auteurs

Rainer Voegeli (R)

DSM Nutritional Products, Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.

Remo Campiche (R)

DSM Nutritional Products, Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.

Romain Biassin (R)

Newtone Technologies, Lyon, France.

Anthony V Rawlings (AV)

AVR Consulting, Northwich, Cheshire, UK.

Todd K Shackelford (TK)

Department of Psychology, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, USA.

Bernhard Fink (B)

Biosocial Science Information, Biedermannsdorf, Austria.
Department of Evolutionary Anthropology, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.
Human Evolution and Archaeological Sciences (HEAS), University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria.

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