Abstract
Objective : This clinical research was conducted to test patients with dark circles by external application with Chinensis galla, Lithospermi radix and Salviae miltiorrhizae radix in cosmetics. Methods : We gave prototype cosmetics to 27 patients who volunteered for this clinical research in Kyungwon university from October 14th, 2009 to November 11th. Left inferior palpebra area of patients was treated with Chinensis galla, Lithospermi radix and Salviae miltiorrhizae radix in cosmetics(Experimental group) and right inferior palpebra area of patients was treated with placebo(Control group) for 4weeks. We observed change of darkness of inferior palpebra and subjective satisfaction. Also taking digital image and color meter were used to evaluate the effects of Chinensis galla, Lithospermi radix and Salviae miltiorrhizae radix in cosmetics. Results : Overall evaluation was slightly positive. It is more effective on Right inferior palpebra than on Left inferior palpebra to improve darkness of inferior palpabra in this clinical research. Conclusion : We can guess that cosmetics with Chinensis galla, Lithospermi radix and Salviae miltiorrhizae radix has some therapeutical effects in reducing the symptoms of dark circles.
