Hydrogen Face Mask Reduces Signs of Aging by 18% in 4 Weeks
- Authors
- Hye-Jin Kwon, Sang-Beom Han, Kyung-Won Park
- Journal
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Year
- 2020
- DOI
- 10.3390/ijms21249731
- Study Type
- Human
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- South Korea
- Health Condition
- Skin Aging
- Body System
- Integumentary
TL;DR
A special face mask pack made with hydrogen-generating powder improved skin density more effectively than a commercial product, potentially due to hydrogen's skin-repairing properties.
Key Finding
A hydrogen-generating face mask increased skin density by 18.41% over 4 weeks, compared to 9.93% improvement with a standard mask.
Summary
Researchers created a face mask containing hydrogen-generating powder mixed with gel and tested whether it could improve skin quality. In a 4-week study, people using the hydrogen mask showed a 18.41% increase in skin density, compared to 9.93% in those using a regular mask. The hydrogen in the mask appeared to work by neutralizing harmful molecules (free radicals) that damage skin.
Practical Takeaway
This small clinical study suggests hydrogen masks may support skin density improvements beyond standard masks, though the study size and duration were not reported, making it difficult to assess how meaningful these results are. More research with larger groups and longer follow-up periods would be needed to confirm whether hydrogen masks offer practical benefits for skin aging.
Abstract
In this study, hydrogen generation powder samples were prepared using zinc carbonate as a precursor, at a temperature varying from 400 to 700 °C in H2 atmosphere, and were characterized in terms of antioxidant activity. The concentration of dissolved hydrogen obtained by the powder samples was measured using a dissolved hydrogen meter as a function of time. In addition, the antioxidant activity of the samples was evaluated based on the Oyaizu's method, removal rate of ·OH radicals, and ferric reducing antioxidant power. Finally, the hydrogen mask pack was fabricated using the hydrogen generation powder sample and gel-type emulsion. In the clinical test on the mask pack, the effect of the mask on skin aging was characterized and compared to that of a commercial sample. The skin densities of the participants in the experimental group and the control group increased by 18.41% and 9.93% after 4 weeks, respectively. The improved skin density of the participants who used the hydrogen mask pack in the experimental group, might be attributed to the recovery effect of the hydrogen molecule in the mask pack on the denatured thick skin layer.