Skin colorimetric parameters involved in skin age perception.

Background/purpose: Age perception is based on a number of facial attributes such as wrinkles, skin gravity effects, feature lines, and skin optical appearance. The colorimetric and optical diffusion properties of skin have been compared with the consumer interpretation of 'skin age' of cheek area pictures without wrinkles or feature lines.

Methods: Controlled lighting images of skin were taken with the Visia CR.