Antioxidants have been studied for their abilities to combat reactive oxygen species in a multitude of conditions. This study aims to assess whether the botanical dietary supplement 'Halo Beauty Kiwi Booster' (HBKB), taken orally daily for 8 weeks, can assist with Acne vulgaris as well as skin hydration and quality of life for those with acne.
The study will be a 2-armed investigational trial with one group receiving botanical dietary supplement and one placebo group provided with the similar supplement vehicle. The trial will be double-blind, randomized, parallel-group study. The investigational group will receive the botanical dietary supplement 'Halo Beauty Kiwi Booster' (HBKB), to be taken orally daily for 8 weeks. Control group participants will receive the HBKB botanical dietary supplement vehicle as a placebo to be taken orally daily for 8 weeks.Participants will have their skin assessed
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
QUADRUPLE
The botanical dietary supplement 'Halo Beauty Kiwi Booster' (HBKB) taken daily orally.
Control group participants will take one capsule of the HBKB botanical dietary supplement vehicle orally, once daily
UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, 1000 Veteran Ave.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Botanical Impact on hydration in those with Acne Vulgaris
To prospectively appraise changes in stratum corneum hydration levels in persons with Acne Vulgaris (AV) after dietary supplementation with a compilation of botanical antioxidants.
Time frame: 8 weeks
Botanical Impact on Acne Vulgaris
To prospectively appraise changes in Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) of Facial AV after dietary supplementation with a compilation of botanical antioxidants.Scale is 0-4 (0 - clear and 4 - severe)
Time frame: 8 weeks
Botanical Impact on Quality of Life in those with Acne
To prospectively appraise changes in AV related quality-of-life (AVQoL) after dietary supplementation with a compilation of botanical antioxidants.
Time frame: 8 weeks
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.