The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical efficacy of a combination of Astaxanthin (2 mg), Lycopene (1.8 mg), and d-alpha-Tocopherol (10 IU) in terms of its skin anti-aging properties. Specifically, the investigators aim to determine the increase in hydration levels of the skin, decrease in atypical skin pigmentation, and reduction of signs of photoaging, particularly facial fine lines.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
100
The intervention is to be taken once daily, for 12 weeks.
The intervention is to be taken once daily, for 12 weeks.
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Proportion of subjects within each treatment group with a significant decrease in skin wrinkling measured by a validated Crow's Feet Wrinkle scale.
The scale ratings are 0 for no wrinkles, 1 for very fine wrinkles, 2 for fine wrinkles, 3 for moderate wrinkles, and 4 for severe wrinkles.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Proportion of subjects within each treatment group with a significant increase in skin hydration measured by a corneometer.
Time frame: 12 weeks
Proportion of subjects within each treatment group with a significant decrease in pigmentation measured by a mexameter.
Time frame: 12 weeks
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