Sociodemographic and Psychological Contributors to Quality of Life in Users of Anti-aging Cosmetic Products and Procedures

Purpose: This study assessed the contribution of sociodemographic and psychological variables to quality life (QoL) in male female users anti-aging cosmetic products procedures, moderator role age sex those relationships. Methods: 382 participants were evaluated on appearance schemes, aging perceptions, self-esteem, morbidity, perfectionism QoL. Results: Being male, married, professionally active having a higher household income was associated with better QoL, while usage negatively Appearance perceptions (timeline chronic emotional representations) worse self-esteem Sex moderated relationship between morbidity both men women but stronger latter, negative QoL only significant men. Age Conclusions: Findings may help guide interventions targeted adaptation experience as means promoting Thus, intervention programs should address perfectionism, being differentiated according participants’ order promote process.