Hydrogen Therapy Clears Acne and Balances Oily Skin in Women
- Authors
- Karolina Chilicka, Aleksandra M. Rogowska, Renata Szyguła
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Year
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.3390/healthcare9020144
- Study Type
- Human
- Outcome
- Positive
- Peer Reviewed
- Yes
- Country
- Poland
- Health Condition
- Acne Vulgaris
- Body System
- Integumentary
TL;DR
Hydrogen purification treatments significantly reduced oiliness and increased skin moisture, offering a safe and effective way to improve acne.
Key Finding
Four sessions of topical hydrogen water treatment reduced sebum (skin oil) levels and increased skin moisture in women with acne, with effects measured up to 14 days after the final treatment.
Summary
This study tested whether a hydrogen water treatment could help women with acne and oily skin. Thirty women with acne received four hydrogen water treatments one week apart, while a comparison group of 30 healthy women did not. Researchers measured skin oiliness, moisture, and pH (acidity level) before and after treatment. The treatment reduced oiliness and increased skin moisture in several facial areas, and appeared to normalize skin pH.
Practical Takeaway
This small study suggests hydrogen water treatment may help reduce oiliness and improve hydration in acne-prone skin, but the findings are limited to a single treatment protocol in 30 women. Larger, longer-term studies would be needed to confirm whether these improvements persist over time and how hydrogen water compares to standard acne treatments.
Abstract
Background: Acne vulgaris is a prevalent dermatological disease characterized by skin eruptions, which may decrease the sufferer's quality of life. Hydrogen purification treatment is a new procedure used in cosmetology to improve the skin parameters of the face. This study examined the effectiveness of hydrogen purification treatment to improve women's skin conditions with regard to acne vulgaris. Methods: In this study, 30 women participated who suffered from a high level of sebum and acne. The control group was comprised of 30 healthy women with a low level of sebum. The Hellgren-Vincent Scale and Derma Unit SSC 3 device were used to assess acne vulgaris severity and skin properties, respectively. Four hydrogen purification sessions were carried out at 7-day intervals, using the Hebe Hydrogenium+ generating alkaline water. Results: At baseline and 7 and 14 days after finishing the series of treatments, the levels of oiliness, moisture, and skin pH were tested. The main effects of treatment were significant in the following parameters: pH around the bottom lip, moisture between the eyebrows and around the nose, and oily skin in all three face sites. Conclusions: The level of sebum decreased and moisture levels increased during hydrogen purification. Topical hydrogen purification is an effective and safe treatment for acne vulgaris.