Evaluating the Efficacy of Cosmetic Textiles in Skin Hydration and Cellulite Management Through Wear Trials

This study aimed to develop and evaluate cosmetic textiles integrated into sportswear to enhance skin hydration and reduce the appearance of cellulite. The research involved the creation of leggings and long-sleeve shirts treated with microencapsulated natural extracts targeting moisture and anti-ce...

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Main Authors: Özlem Kurtoğlu Necef, Ziynet Öndoğan, Derya Tama Birkocak, Serkan Boz, Arzu Şen Kılıç, Bekir Boyacı, İlgen Ertam Sağduyu
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/24/11874
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author Özlem Kurtoğlu Necef
Ziynet Öndoğan
Derya Tama Birkocak
Serkan Boz
Arzu Şen Kılıç
Bekir Boyacı
İlgen Ertam Sağduyu
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Ziynet Öndoğan
Derya Tama Birkocak
Serkan Boz
Arzu Şen Kılıç
Bekir Boyacı
İlgen Ertam Sağduyu
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description This study aimed to develop and evaluate cosmetic textiles integrated into sportswear to enhance skin hydration and reduce the appearance of cellulite. The research involved the creation of leggings and long-sleeve shirts treated with microencapsulated natural extracts targeting moisture and anti-cellulite effects. A total of 18 healthy female volunteers participated in the wear trials with a control group and an experimental group wearing the microencapsulated garments. The participants underwent a standardized training procedure, and their skin’s moisture level and cellulite (orange peel) appearance were assessed using Tewameter measurements and thermal imaging. Additionally, dermatological clinical evaluations were performed. The results demonstrated that the microencapsulated products significantly improved skin hydration and reduced cellulite grades compared to the control group. All nine participants in the microencapsulated group displayed negative values for the appearance of orange peel skin, whereas two of the nine participants in the control group exhibited negative cellulite levels, one showed a positive value, and six showed no change at all. Statistical analyses also confirmed the efficacy of the microencapsulated garments. The study highlights the potential of cosmetic textiles in providing added value to sportswear by offering functional skin benefits during physical activity.
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spelling doaj-art-d561e145c21d496ea72a0de1b22ae10d2025-08-20T02:55:35ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-0114241187410.3390/app142411874Evaluating the Efficacy of Cosmetic Textiles in Skin Hydration and Cellulite Management Through Wear TrialsÖzlem Kurtoğlu Necef0Ziynet Öndoğan1Derya Tama Birkocak2Serkan Boz3Arzu Şen Kılıç4Bekir Boyacı5İlgen Ertam Sağduyu6Faculty of Fashion and Design, Ege University, 35040 Bornova, TurkeyFaculty of Fashion and Design, Ege University, 35040 Bornova, TurkeyTextile Engineering Department, Ege University, 35040 Bornova, TurkeyFaculty of Fashion and Design, Ege University, 35040 Bornova, TurkeyFaculty of Fashion and Design, Ege University, 35040 Bornova, TurkeySun Tekstil R&D Center, 35860 Torbalı, TurkeyFaculty of Medicine, Ege University, 35040 Bornova, TurkeyThis study aimed to develop and evaluate cosmetic textiles integrated into sportswear to enhance skin hydration and reduce the appearance of cellulite. The research involved the creation of leggings and long-sleeve shirts treated with microencapsulated natural extracts targeting moisture and anti-cellulite effects. A total of 18 healthy female volunteers participated in the wear trials with a control group and an experimental group wearing the microencapsulated garments. The participants underwent a standardized training procedure, and their skin’s moisture level and cellulite (orange peel) appearance were assessed using Tewameter measurements and thermal imaging. Additionally, dermatological clinical evaluations were performed. The results demonstrated that the microencapsulated products significantly improved skin hydration and reduced cellulite grades compared to the control group. All nine participants in the microencapsulated group displayed negative values for the appearance of orange peel skin, whereas two of the nine participants in the control group exhibited negative cellulite levels, one showed a positive value, and six showed no change at all. Statistical analyses also confirmed the efficacy of the microencapsulated garments. The study highlights the potential of cosmetic textiles in providing added value to sportswear by offering functional skin benefits during physical activity.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/24/11874cosmetic textilesmicroencapsulationorange peel appearanceskin hydrationsportswear
spellingShingle Özlem Kurtoğlu Necef
Ziynet Öndoğan
Derya Tama Birkocak
Serkan Boz
Arzu Şen Kılıç
Bekir Boyacı
İlgen Ertam Sağduyu
Evaluating the Efficacy of Cosmetic Textiles in Skin Hydration and Cellulite Management Through Wear Trials
Applied Sciences
cosmetic textiles
microencapsulation
orange peel appearance
skin hydration
sportswear
title Evaluating the Efficacy of Cosmetic Textiles in Skin Hydration and Cellulite Management Through Wear Trials
title_full Evaluating the Efficacy of Cosmetic Textiles in Skin Hydration and Cellulite Management Through Wear Trials
title_fullStr Evaluating the Efficacy of Cosmetic Textiles in Skin Hydration and Cellulite Management Through Wear Trials
title_full_unstemmed Evaluating the Efficacy of Cosmetic Textiles in Skin Hydration and Cellulite Management Through Wear Trials
title_short Evaluating the Efficacy of Cosmetic Textiles in Skin Hydration and Cellulite Management Through Wear Trials
title_sort evaluating the efficacy of cosmetic textiles in skin hydration and cellulite management through wear trials
topic cosmetic textiles
microencapsulation
orange peel appearance
skin hydration
sportswear
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/24/11874
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