Wang Wei, Gao Wenhong, Kuang Xinjue, Yi Fan
Revacl (Shanghai) Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Key Laboratory of Cosmetic, China National Light Industry, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2025 Jun 26;18:1593-1607. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S513480. eCollection 2025.
Common cosmetic skin concerns including dryness, acne, pigmentation, sensitivity, and ageing significantly impact quality of life. Traditional skincare methods often rely on generic strategies, overlooking the complexity and individual differences in skin problems. The APIA (Assessment, Program, Implementation, Accompany) skin management system is a proven, scientific and systematic skin health management programme that prioritizes personalized assessment and long-term tracking. APIA consists of four parts: Assessment (skin identification and analysis), Program (development of a skin management programme), Implementation (programme implementation), and Accompany (ongoing care).
This study aimed to explore and validate the application of the APIA methodology in skin management practice and its impact on skin health to offer new insights and practical recommendations for skin management practices.
This study employed a before-and-after comparative study design to evaluate the skin of 74 participants who were treated with the APIA methodology. The effectiveness of the APIA methodology was assessed by comparing skin metrics before and after its implementation. The assessment criteria included cosmetic and functional skin indicators, such as stratum corneum thickness, radiance, and sebum production.
After implementing the APIA methodology, participants exhibited significant improvements in multiple skin indicators, including stratum corneum thickness, gloss, sebum secretion, pore blockage, capillary dilation, colour, softness, smoothness, elasticity, and temperature ( < 0.05). Additionally, improvements in self-perception, skin condition, acne, pigmentation, sensitivity, ageing, and skin around the eyes were statistically significant. There was no significant difference in pore size before and after management ( > 0.05).
The APIA skin management methodology is effective at improving skin health and offers a scientific, systematic, and sustainable solution for skin care. This method can effectively address common skin problems and maintain the healthy state of the skin. It also has potential applications in the fields of cosmetology and skin health management.
常见的皮肤美容问题，包括干燥、痤疮、色素沉着、敏感和衰老，会显著影响生活质量。传统的护肤方法通常依赖通用策略，忽视了皮肤问题的复杂性和个体差异。APIA（评估、方案、实施、陪伴）皮肤管理系统是一个经过验证的、科学且系统的皮肤健康管理方案，该方案优先考虑个性化评估和长期跟踪。APIA由四个部分组成：评估（皮肤识别与分析）、方案（制定皮肤管理方案）、实施（方案实施）和陪伴（持续护理）。
本研究旨在探索并验证APIA方法在皮肤管理实践中的应用及其对皮肤健康的影响，为皮肤管理实践提供新的见解和实用建议。
本研究采用前后对比研究设计，对74名接受APIA方法治疗的参与者的皮肤进行评估。通过比较实施APIA方法前后的皮肤指标来评估该方法的有效性。评估标准包括皮肤的美容和功能指标，如角质层厚度、光泽度和皮脂分泌。
实施APIA方法后，参与者在多个皮肤指标上有显著改善，包括角质层厚度、光泽度、皮脂分泌、毛孔堵塞、毛细血管扩张、肤色、柔软度、光滑度、弹性和温度（P<0.05）。此外，自我认知、皮肤状况、痤疮、色素沉着、敏感性、衰老以及眼周皮肤方面的改善在统计学上具有显著意义。管理前后的毛孔大小无显著差异（P>0.05）。
APIA皮肤管理方法在改善皮肤健康方面是有效的，为皮肤护理提供了科学、系统且可持续的解决方案。该方法能有效解决常见的皮肤问题，维持皮肤的健康状态。它在美容学和皮肤健康管理领域也具有潜在应用价值。
