Changes in the use of cosmetics worldwide due to increased use of masks in the coronavirus disease-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND: According to recent experience, people are willing to wear masks to protect themselves from environmental issues such as infections, allergies, and fine dust such as SARS in 2003, swine flu A (H1N1) in 2009, and COVID-19 in 2019. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to investigate the changing conditions of cosmetics use worldwide due to the increase in mask usage. METHODS: This review paper is a literature review, and a narrative review approach has been used for this study. A total of 300-400 references were selected using representative journal search websites such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and RISS, of which a total of 39 papers were selected in the final stage based on 2006-2021. RESULTS: Masks must be worn due to environmental issues and/or infectious diseases, for example, COVID-19. Skin troubles were dramatically increased by the increased use of masks. Additionally, research-related natural products for skin soothing ingredients and makeup products were suggested. CONCLUSION: This review is expected to be used as an important marketing material for new changes in the cosmetics market by clearly grasping the needs of consumers in the beauty and cosmetics industry from the viewpoint of using masks after COVID-19.

Recognition and the development potential of mobile shopping of customized cosmetic on untact coronavirus disease 2019 period: Focused on 40's to 60's women in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

BACKGROUND: Our research results will be helpful in the development of the K-beauty customized cosmetics industry as well as consumers who are having difficulty in purchasing cosmetics due to the rapid transition to a non-face-to-face society due to COVID-19. OBJECTIVES: This paper attempted to investigate the recognition and development potential of customized cosmetics, focusing on mobile shopping in the era of COVID-19 untact period. METHODS: The women included in the study consumer Seoul residence in the mobile shopping experience 40-60 targets for women 380 were the people. Statistical processing of data collected by the data analysis method is analyzed using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) WIN25.0 statistical package program through the process of data coding and data cleaning. RESULTS: As the untact era enters, the frequency of using non-face-to-face mobile shopping for customized cosmetics is increasing, and it is believed to be deeply related to the level of interest in skin and recognition of customized cosmetics, such as the use of hands-on apps that incorporate new technologies of the 4th industrial revolution. Looking at the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin to confirm the normality and validity of the population proved its validity. January 2020 (after COVID-19 spread), the use of mobile shopping was increased. In the future, it was significantly higher to continue shopping for cosmetics using mobile devices p < 0.001. CONCLUSION: The present study focused on the recognition and development potential of customized cosmetics on mobile shopping in the era of COVID-19 untact period. Our results suggested that the possibility of developing customized cosmetics through mobile shopping in the untact era after COVID-19 will be endless, and it is believed that various marketing strategies will be supported in the future.

Perception and attitude of adults toward cosmetic products amid COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia.

BACKGROUND: The use of cosmetics is growing among both male and female consumers due to the availability of different brands. While there is an increase in the usage of cosmetic products, it is concerning whether the consumers are aware of the safety of the products. AIMS: This study aimed to widely explore consumers' perceptions and attitudes toward cosmetics within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out among adults in Selangor, Malaysia. Thirty-three questions divided into three dimensions (socio-demographic parameters, assessment of perception, and assessment of attitude) were developed and validated to be answered by cosmetics consumers. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was done using SPSS. RESULTS: A response rate of 87% was achieved, and the mean age of participants was 33 ± 7.2. The overall perception of consumers indicates low levels of perception and moderate level of attitude toward cosmetic products. There was a positive correlation and high relationship between participants' perception and attitude (p = 0.001, r = 0.72). A significant association was observed between demographic data of respondents and their attitude and perception toward cosmetic products. Participants were unaware that sharing of cosmetic products could lead to bacterial infection and possibly increased the chance of contracting COVID-19. CONCLUSION: This study displayed a nonchalant perception and attitude of Malaysian adults toward cosmetic products by focusing on aesthetics rather than health safety. Therefore, it is recommended to raise awareness on the composition and effects of cosmetic products, increase the practice of hygiene and dissuade the sharing of cosmetics to reduce transmissions of COVID-19.