Australian skin concerns

AUSTRALIANS are more concerned about their skin tone and texture than they are about their weight, according to a survey conducted by the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia. The survey assessed what were the major appearance concerns of 751 respondents and found that skin tone (incl sun spots, freckles, pigmentation and complexion) took the top spot with 58% of the vote; followed by the appearance of fine lines (38.9%); and in equal third place loss of volume in the face and weight (each scoring 34.6%).

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