Shocking Survey: 20s Women Feel Their Skin Doesn’t Affect Their Mental Health!

The Unexpected Connection Between Skin Health and Mental Well-Being

Recent findings from a survey conducted by Bizki, the operator of the beauty industry information site Kirei Style, have provided surprising insights into the relationship between skin health and mental well-being among women aged 20 to 59. With a survey sample of 2,000 women from across Japan, the results indicate that the perception of skin's influence on mental state is quite different depending on the age group.

Survey Overview

- Participants: Women aged 20 to 59
- Sample Size: 2,000
- Location: Nationwide
- Method: Online research
- Survey Date: April 22, 2025

Key Question Asked

The survey posed the question: “To what extent do you feel your skin condition affects your mental health?” The possible responses were:
1. Extremely affected by skin condition
2. Somewhat affected by skin condition
3. Not very affected by skin condition
4. Not affected at all by skin condition

Summary of Findings

Out of all respondents, 56.4% indicated that their mental health is affected by their skin condition to some degree, while 43.7% reported that it is not. Among those who feel influenced by their skin, 18.0% said they are