WHAT IS SKIN QUALITY?
Skin quality refers to how the skin looks, feels and functions on a day-to-day basis, including its hydration, elasticity, smoothness, radiance, firmness, and tone.1 This naturally changes as we age, but factors like sun exposure, poor sleep and pollution, often shaped by local environment and culture, or the use of prescription weight-loss medications, can accelerate skin quality deterioration.2-4 It can also be influenced by natural, internal factors, like hormone changes during puberty and menopause.5
WHY DOES SKIN QUALITY MATTER?
“As a dermatologist, I cannot recall one single patient who didn't want to talk about skin quality with me. It is important for our self-esteem, for our sense of wellbeing. Skin quality matters.”
Dr. Christoph Martschin
Dermatologist
Portugal
Interest in skin quality is surging as social media and video calls put our complexions under constant scrutiny.1 The facts:
• ‘Skin quality’ saw an over 70% increase in news mentions and a 96% increase in social media mentions in the first four months of 2026 compared to the previous four-month period.6
• According to Galderma’s survey data, 9 in 10 people have concerns with their skin quality, with people generally rating it as 8 out of 10 in importance.7
• It has an impact on quality of life for 85% of people, with more than a third feeling self-conscious, insecure or anxious because of poor skin quality.7
Knowing how to address skin quality issues has never been more important.1 Getting it right can help people feel more confident, happy and comfortable in their own skin every day.1,7
A SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO IMPROVING SKIN QUALITY
Galderma is sharing the first comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing skin quality concerns at all stages of life, which covers:
• Real-world insights from the world’s most extensive skin quality profiling survey of more than 11,000 people from across four continents, highlighting key skin quality needs, treatment behaviors, and how these change across a lifetime.7
• Comprehensive assessment using the first-ever holistic skin quality assessment tool: the Skin Quality Assessment Scale.1
• Personalized solutions, rooted in science, spanning injectable aesthetics, dermatological skincare and prescription therapeutic dermatology medicines.
Click below to download the report exploring how these insights and tools can support people at every step of their skin quality journey.
REFERENCES
1. Martschin C, et al. Development and Validation of a Novel Holistic Skin Quality Assessment Scale. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;24(1):e16615.doi: 10.1111/jocd.16615.
2. Zhang S, Duan E. Fighting against Skin Aging. Cell Transplant. 2018;27(5):729-738. doi: 10.1177/0963689717725755.
3. Hussein RS, et al. Influences on Skin and Intrinsic Aging: Biological, Environmental, and Therapeutic Insights. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2024;24(2):e16688. doi: 10.1111/jocd.16688.
4. Humphrey CD, Lawrence AC. Implications of Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Facial Plastic Surgeons. Facial Plast Surg. 2023;39(6):719–721. doi: 10.1055/a-2148-6321.
5. Reilly DM, Lozano J. Skin collagen through the lifestages: importance for skin health and beauty. Plast Aesthet Res. 2021;8:2. doi: 10.20517/2347-9264.2020.153.
6. Galderma. Data on file. Skin Quality Online Mentions.
7. Galderma. Data on file. Skin Quality Consumer Survey.