This twelve-week trial will examine the effectiveness of a Menning Labs EQ Product Line acne product. Participants will use the exfoliating cleanser, cream, and gel daily for 8 weeks. Participants will complete questionnaires at Baseline, Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, Day 28, Day 42, and Day 56. Participants will also provide before-and-after photos at Baseline, Day 7, and Day 42, as well as undergo expert skin grading at Baseline and Day 42. The questionnaire on Day 56 will mark the conclusion of the trial.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
36
Product contains: Purified water, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, coco betaine, decyl glucoside, Juglans regia (walnut) shells, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, sodium cocoyl isethionate disodium cocoyl glutamate, ethoxydiglycol, xanthan gum, Root Blend Preservative (hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, Wasabia japonica (wasabi) root extract, Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, Allium sativum (garlic) bulb extract), Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice concentrate (Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, citric acid).
Product contains: Purified water, witch hazel (containing 14% grain alcohol), PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, ethoxydiglycol, xanthan gum, Root Blend Preservative (hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, Wasabia japonica (wasabi) root extract, Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, Allium sativum (garlic) bulb extract), xanthan gum.
Citruslabs
Santa Monica, California, United States
Change in the appearance of facial skin acne. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56]
Assessed via expert skin grading of baseline and endline photos conducted by a board-certified dermatologist. Study-specific surveys using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe"). Surveys will be completed independently by study participants.
Time frame: 56 days
Changes in skin clarity i.e. reduction in acne or associated blemishes. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56]
Assessed via expert skin grading of baseline and endline photos conducted by a board-certified dermatologist. Study-specific surveys using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe"). Surveys will be completed independently by study participants.
Time frame: 56 days
Changes in overall skin health. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56]
Assessed via expert skin grading of baseline and endline photos conducted by a board-certified dermatologist. Study-specific surveys using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe"). Surveys will be completed independently by study participants.
Time frame: 56 days
Changes in skin texture. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56]
Assessed via expert skin grading of baseline and endline photos conducted by a board-certified dermatologist. Study-specific surveys using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe"). Surveys will be completed independently by study participants.
Time frame: 56 days
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Product contains: Purified water, glycerin, dicaprylyl carbonate, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate citrate, squalane, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, caprylic/capric triglycerides, stearic acid, jojoba oil, phenoxyethanol SA (phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, sorbic acid), ethoxydiglycol, Root Blend Preservative (hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, Wasabia japonica (wasabi) root extract, Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract, Allium sativum (garlic) bulb extract), allantoin, sodium carbomer.
Changes in facial skin irritation. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56]
Surveys will be completed independently by study participants. Study-specific surveys using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").
Time frame: 56 days
Changes in skin redness. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56]
Assessed via expert skin grading of baseline and endline photos conducted by a board-certified dermatologist. Study-specific surveys using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe"). Surveys will be completed independently by study participants.
Time frame: 56 days
Changes in skin smoothness. [Timeframe: Baseline to Day 56]
Assessed by surveys completed independently by study participants. Study-specific surveys using a 5-point Likert scale with 5 representing the most favorable/best outcome (e.g., "Not at all") and 1 representing the least favorable/worst outcome (e.g., "Severe").
Time frame: 56 days