According to a new study, the skin firmness of residents in Delhi is decreasing the fastest in the country. Pollution, hard water, and long-term exposure to UV radiation are the main causes of premature skin aging. ‘Ninjan Skin Sciences’, in collaboration with ‘Auriga Research’, conducted this study. It is being considered one of India’s largest AI-based skin studies. In this, 21,373 adults from 725 cities across the country were analyzed to understand patterns of skin health.
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These Issues Are Affecting Skin
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Researchers used AI-based facial scans through the SkinSensAI platform to evaluate 12 parameters related to skin health, such as wrinkles, dark circles, firmness, elasticity, dehydration, and pigmentation. According to the results, the severity of the loss of skin firmness in India was recorded the highest in Delhi (4.11 out of 5), while it was 3.49 in Kolkata and the national average was 3.62. Researchers say that this means the severity of loss of skin firmness in Delhi residents was about 18 percent higher compared to the residents of Kolkata. This result is based on a comparison of average firmness scores and indicates that environmental factors may play a role in premature skin aging in the capital.
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Dark Circles Are the Most Common Problem
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Researchers stated that these results highlight the need for region-specific skincare practices and identify anti-pollution skincare solutions as a key necessity for Delhi. At the national level, the study found that 79 percent of Indians are struggling with at least one moderate skin problem, while approximately 70 percent are troubled by dehydration. Researchers considered the overlap between oily and dehydrated skin as one of the most overlooked gaps in the country’s skincare market. Dark circles emerged as one of the most common problems, affecting 66.6 percent of participants; genetics, pigmentation, and lifestyle-related causes were found to play a bigger role here than a lack of sleep.
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Aging Happening 22 Percent Faster in Men
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The study also found that wrinkles are beginning to form at the age of 20 instead of 40, which questions the common perception about aging. Aging was observed 22 percent faster in men compared to women, and they were found to have 23.5 percent more UV spots. This was the largest gender gap observed in the study, which researchers linked to lower sunscreen usage and prolonged exposure to sunlight. Their scores were found to be worse in terms of skin firmness, elasticity, wrinkles, and UV-related pigmentation. The results also revealed that genetics play a role of approximately 45 percent in skin health outcomes, while the remaining 55 percent is influenced by changeable factors such as lifestyle habits and skincare routines.
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Worst Situation in Delhi
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Researchers also stated that AI-guided skincare routines showed clear improvement within eight to 12 weeks, which demonstrates the potential of personalized methods to improve skin health over the long term. Regional differences were also clearly observed across the country. While the highest decrease in skin firmness was recorded in Delhi, the highest level of oiliness was observed in Kolkata, and the highest severity score for dark circles was found in Pune. This study included adults aged 18 and above and was designed with the aim of establishing population-specific benchmarks for Indian skin.
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