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We carried a clinical observatory study to identify the influence of massage techniques on facial moisture content, percutaneous moisture loss and skin elasticity. Method : We selected two middle-aged women in initial period of epilation and two ones with good scalp conditions and provided regular Swedish massages and scalp massages including faces, necks, and decolite for eight weeks from October 11. 2007 to December 4, 2007 for the subjects A1 and A2. For the subjects of B1 and B2, we massaged their faces, necks and even decolites using Swedish massage technique once a week.. In the process of scalp massage, we used bamboo fine poles we designed for this study. To measure the skin conditions, we used Corneometer CM 825 for moisture content, Tewameter TM 210 for percutaneous moisture loss and Cutometer MPA 580 for Ur/Uf of skin. Results : The moisture contents in a stratum corneum somewhat differed according to facial areas, but after the skin care for eight weeks, the subjects showed relatively stable moisture conditions. However, for the subjects with sensitive skin who had only Swedish massages, as the moisture content on the forehead and chin areas did not reach the normal range of 50~59AU, facial skin moisture content after eight weeks did not improve significantly. The percutaneous moisture loss (TEWL) showed opposite results to the moisture content of a stratum corneum and though there was some difference according to facial areas, when both Swedish massages and scalp reflection therapy were applied simultaneously, TEWL on the forehead, eyes, cheeks, and chins were stable and lower. The subjects who had only Swedish massages showed some decrease in moisture loss, but the moisture content in stratum corneum did not reach normal range. Skin elasticity (Ur/Uf) conditions were different according to facial areas, but after the weeks, their Ur/Uf tended to increase and in comparison with the case when Swedish massages alone, when both the massages were provided simultaneously, elasticity at facial areas was relatively outstanding. Based on the results, it is suggested that the subjects who had simultaneous treatment showed greatly improved facial conditions.