Journal article
Exploring the quality of life of cosmetic users: A cross-sectional analysis from eight Arab countries in the Middle East
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, Vol.22(1), pp.296-305
01/19/2023
DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15085
PMCID: PMC10286760
PMID: 35567513
Abstract
The use of cosmetic products is growing in dominance in the Arab population, making it essential to measure its effects on users. The production of cosmetics has been largely driven by consumerism and a bid to keep abreast with the latest trends in the beauty industry with less attention on how the users' quality of life (QoL) is affected.
This study aims to investigate the effect of cosmetic products on users' quality of life in eight Arab countries.
A cross-sectional study was carried out using an online data collection approach. A validated and specialist instrument tool called BeautyQoL, which consists of five domains and a total of 52 questions, was distributed to a sample of 2219 cosmetic users. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using SPSS® version 26.0.
The mean age of participants was 34 ± 11.25 years, and more women were represented in the sample (71%) than men. The majority of respondents had oily skin type (39.6%) and tan skin tone (30.4%). QoL through cosmetic use is computed with a mean score of 51 out of 100. The users' mean score satisfaction from cosmetic use is centred on attractiveness (56.1), followed by self-confidence (51.8). Cosmetics have a statistically significant effect on participants who are young adults, women, single, and employed with high income. As the respondents' skin tone deepens from very fair to dark, the mean score for each domain significantly increases, whereas when skin type changes from very oily to dry, the mean score for each domain decreases.
The effect of cosmetics on the users' QoL is limited, contrary to the narrative commonly portrayed in cosmetics' advertisements. Therefore, the use of cosmetics among the Arab population should be from an informed perspective of their specific needs instead of conforming to the viral trends pedalled by influencers and bloggers on social media, which might be irrelevant for them.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Exploring the quality of life of cosmetic users: A cross-sectional analysis from eight Arab countries in the Middle East
- Creators
- Ali Haider Mohammed - Monash University MalaysiaBassam Abdul Rasool Hassan - Alrafidain University CollegeAbdulrasool M Wayyes - Alrafidain University CollegeHaydar F Al-Tukmagi - Baghdad Medical CityAli Blebil - Monash University MalaysiaJuman Dujaili - Monash University MalaysiaMuhammed Hassan Nasr - Sulaiman Al Rajhi CollegesMaguy Saffouh El Hajj - Qatar UniversityDiana Malaeb - Lebanese International UniversitySara Abu Alhija - The national project for vaccination & Epidemiological Investigation of Coronavirus (Covid), Amman, JordanElham Kateeb - Al-Quds UniversityAhmad Amro - Al-Quds UniversityDalal Al-Taweel - Kuwait UniversityMuna Arif Al Juma - Higher College of TechnologyOmar Abdulwahid Al-Ani - Alrafidain University CollegeSinan Subhi Farhan - Mashreq UniversityRula M Darwish - University of JordanAhmed Talib Al-Zaabi - Sohar University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of cosmetic dermatology, Vol.22(1), pp.296-305
- DOI
- 10.1111/jocd.15085
- PMID
- 35567513
- PMCID
- PMC10286760
- NLM abbreviation
- J Cosmet Dermatol
- ISSN
- 1473-2130
- eISSN
- 1473-2165
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 05/14/2022
- Date published
- 01/19/2023
- Academic Unit
- Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984283851002771
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