Study to Evaluate the Physiological Effects on the Skin of 3 Food Supplements Versus Placebo in 40-60 Years Old Female Subjects

Nexira132 enrolled

Overview

The objective is to evaluate the effects on the skin of 3 foods supplements compared to placebo after daily intake for 3 months in female subjects presenting healthy skin. Skin parameters measured are: the firmness of the skin and other biomechanical skin properties (elasticity, tonicity, density), cellulitis visibility, radiance complexion, skin condition (microrelief, skin barrier function and moisturizing)

Study design: Monocentric, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, 3 groups in parallel.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

QUADRUPLE

Enrollment

132

Conditions

Healthy Volunteers

Interventions

Botanicals extractsDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Powder included in capsules for daily administration

PlaceboDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Maltodextrin included in capsules for daily administration

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 60 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy * Phototype II to IV (Fitzpatrick) * Visual skin radiance score (face) ≤ 7 (0 to 9 points numeric scale) * Tactile skin firmness score (cheek) ≤ 7 (0 to 9 points numeric scale) * Visual cellulite score (thigh) ≥ 3 (0 to 9 points numeric scale) Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic pathology or systemic disorder * Subjects presenting imperfections on the test sites * Pregnant or who are planning to become pregnant * Medication or condition that may interfere with tested outcomes

Locations (1)

Intertek

Paris, France