Clinical Study to Evaluate the Impact of aKwa Skincare System on Skin Health

4Life Research, LLC26 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the äKwä 6-step skincare system by measuring skin moisture level, fine lines and wrinkles, porphyrin count, red spots, and red vasculature counts over a 30-day period.

The äKwä 6-step skincare system is comprised of various skincare products intended to be applied both morning and night. Some of the notable ingredients included in the product formulas are fermented green tea water, other ferments, niacinamide, antioxidants, and a variety of natural plant extracts. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the äKwä 6-step skincare system by measuring skin moisture level, fine lines and wrinkles, porphyrin count, red spots, and red vasculature counts over a 30-day period.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Sin Health Skin Hydration Skin Wrinkles Skin Porphyrins Facial Skin Red Spots Facial Skin Red Vasculature

Interventions

äKwä skincare system productsOTHER

The skincare product system tested in this study was äKwä 6-step skincare system from 4Life Research USA, LLC ( https://www.4life.com/6613461/page/äKwä). Product directions state to use the following products morning and night in sequential order: First Wave Oil-to-Foam Cleanser, Glacier Glow Four-Way Toner, Precious Pool Vitamin Essence, Ripple Refine Eye Cream, and RainBurst Moisture Cream.

competitor products (control)OTHER

Participants use whatever their normal daily routine of skincare products, which are commercially available competitor products from the marketplace.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 55 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals could participate who were at least 18 years old and in good health. Exclusion Criteria: * had allergies or contraindications to any ingredient of products, * had a history of any acute or chronic disease that could interfere with or increase the risk of study participation * had any medical procedures, such as laser resurfacing, or plastic surgery to the test sites within the last 12 months (including Botox, Restylyn, or other fillers) * chronic skin allergies (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis) * had been treated for skin cancer within the last 12 months or have damaged skin near the facial area (e.g., sunburn, tattoos, scars, or other disfigurations) * pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the following 12 weeks, or lactating

Locations (1)

4Life Research

Sandy City, Utah, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Skin Hydration

measure facial skin moisture level at pre-defined spots, with SkinFit instrument

Time frame: 30 days

Red Spot Count

measure the number of facial red spots at predefined areas, with SkinFit instrument

Time frame: 30 days

Red Vascular Count

measure the number of facial red vasculature at predefined areas, with SkinFit instrument

Time frame: 30 days

Porphyrin Count

measure the number of facial porphyrin at predefined areas, with SkinFit instrument

Time frame: 30 days

Wrinkles

measure the number of wrinkles and fine lines at predefined areas, with SkinFit instrument

Time frame: 30 days

Pores

measure the number of skin pores at predefined areas, with SkinFit instrument

Time frame: 30 days

Texture

measure the number of uneven skin textures, at predefined areas, with SkinFit instrument

Time frame: 30 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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