Relation between cosmetic behavior and health behavior and attempts at health promotion

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26560023
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Home economics/Human life
• Research Institution: Shubun University (2016); Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University (2014-2015)
• Principal Investigator: YOSHIDA Kazue 修文大学, 看護学部, 教授(移行) (50353032)
• Co-Investigator(Renkei-kenkyūsha): YONEDA Masayo 石川県立看護大学, 看護学部, 准教授 (80326082) ; HASEGAWA Noboru 石川県立看護大学, 看護学部, 教授 (10156317) ; SOYAMA Saori 石川県立看護大学, 看護学部, 助教 (10405061)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 化粧 / 健康 / 被害 / 安全 / HPLP / ワークショップ

Outline of Final Research Achievements

Cosmetics have been used to communicate, protect the skin, and satisfy the aesthetic sense. However, damage to health due to the use of cosmetics has also been reported. This study aimed to clarify how health consciousness and attitudes are incorporated into the processes of selection, purchase, use, and preservation, among others, of cosmetics. Those paying attention to the health aspect of cosmetic products had significantly higher Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) scores compared with those not paying attention to their health. Furthermore, holding a session on “cosmetics and health” heightened awareness about the necessity of becoming a healthy, smart cosmetic consumer. The study suggested that consumer education about cosmetics is crucial.

Free Research Field

看護学