Abstract
Objective: Study the effect of the chamomile in the dark rings under the eyes and in the swelling in the periocular zone.
Methodology: Study in parallel (n=15), subjects were randomized to topical treatment or control in a proportion 2:1 respectively. To measure the results, was used a scale of tonality using Macromedia Fireworks and a test to all the subjects in study.
The statistical analysis was using the software Epi Info® version 3.3. The data was analyzed with percentages and with a Test of Fisher with estimate of OR.
Results: 70% of the individuals of the group intervention considered effective the treatment, as regards the tonality and volume of the dark rings under the eyes, 80% felt main relaxation in the periocular zone. Obtained OR=16; CI 95%= (0.75 – 760.46); p= 0.046 for the reduction of the tonality of the dark rings under the eyes.
Conclusions: No statistical significant difference was found in the decrease of the dark rings under the eyes; however a decrease is observed.