Niacinamide in lower concentrations has been recognized as a cosmetic ingredient with hydrating properties. Therefore, aim was to test the efficacy and safety of niacinamide cosmetic preparation in A Randomized, Controlled Trial.
Skin hydration (as use of hydrating cosmetic ingredients) is one of the most interventions for healthy skin and skin barrier function. Therefore, cosmetic ingredients used for this purpose should be examined for their efficacy.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
25
Facial serum with niacinamide, plant-based collagen and peptides will be applied by each participant to the treatment site according to randomization protocol every evening
No treatment (usual skincare rutine)
University of Split School of Medicine
Split, Croatia
RECRUITINGTEWL assessment with Courage Khazaka probe
Transepidermal water loss
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Hydration assessment with corneometer probe
stratum corneum hydration
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
pigmentation assessment with mexameter probe
erythema and melanin
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
skin oiliness assessment with sebumeter probe
sebum level
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
subjective opinion of participants
participants notes on skin rection
Time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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