Sweat Glands as a Novel Target for Anti-aging Skin Care

Apr 27th, 2023

Tomonobu Ezure, Ph.D. Shiseido Co., Ltd., MIRAI Technology Institute, Yokohama

Cosmetics & Toiletries

A 3D visualization technology was recently developed to observe internal structures in intact skin utilizing AI-based identification. This methodology revealed sweat glands shrink with aging, which causes dermal cavitation.

A 3D visualization technology was recently developed to observe internal structures in intact skin utilizing AI-based identification. This methodology revealed sweat glands shrink with aging, which causes dermal cavitation.

During aging, facial appearance changes dramatically. The cheeks descend, nasolabial folds appear, facial contours become less defined and deep, permanent wrinkles develop and more.¹ Although these morphological changes are indicated globally as top concerns among individuals middle-aged and older, the mechanisms involved are largely unknown.

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