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A study to test how a daily skincare set affects the skin, including use after a single facial peel and light treatment

Open-label, single-centre, split-face randomised, parallel-group controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and skin compatibility of a cosmetic set containing alpha-arbutin and retinol on post-procedure barrier restoration, hydration, soothing, and comprehensive photoaging improvement following a single combined 20% glycolic acid chemical peeling and broadband light (BBL) treatment, and under normal daily use in healthy Asian females

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN18412271
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-07-22
Start date
2026-07-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Skin aging Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Interventions

Cohort 1 (aesthetic treatment cohort): Prior to the aesthetic procedure, all participants will thoroughly cleanse the full facial treatment area. A 0.4–0.5 ml dose of 20% glycolic acid will be spread
the contralateral hemiface will receive placebo toner each morning and placebo toner plus lotion each evening. Participants attended four study visits: at baseline (D0), immediately after the aestheti

Sponsors

Shenzhen Hujia Technology Co., Ltd
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthy Asian female participants aged 18 to 60 years 2. Fitzpatrick skin phototypes III to IV 3. Presentation of mild to moderate facial skin concerns, including dullness, sallow complexion, erythema, rough texture, sagging, dry lines, fine lines, crow’s feet wrinkles and enlarged pores 4. Maintain a regular skincare routine and consistent use of sunscreen products 5. Have not received intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy or chemical peeling within 6 months prior to study commencement, and have not undergone any other aesthetic medical treatments within 1 year prior to study commencement 6. Have not applied topical retinoid preparations to the face within 6 months prior to study commencement, have no history of oral retinoid use, and have not used exfoliating products within 1 week prior to study commencement 7. Able to understand the trial procedures, take part voluntarily and provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 2. Presentation of cutaneous disorders at the test site, such as psoriasis, allergic dermatitis and seborrhoeic dermatitis 3. Suffering from severe, unstable or progressive illnesses as judged by the investigator, including diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, which may alter the facial skin parameters under assessment 4. Expectation of receiving any treatments capable of interfering with trial outcomes throughout the study period, including systemic or topical anti-inflammatory agents, antihistamines, antibiotics and desensitisation therapy 5. Documented history of adverse cutaneous reactions to products belonging to the same category as the test cosmetic set. 6. Participation in, or current enrolment in, any other facial clinical testing within the preceding 1 month

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) measured using Tewameter® TM HEX (Courage & Khazaka) at baseline (D0), immediately after aesthetic treatment before product application (D0´), and 7 days (D7), 28 days (D28) after product application;Skin hydration measured using Corneometer® CM825 (Courage & Khazaka) at baseline (D0), immediately after aesthetic treatment before product application (D0´), and 7 days (D7), 28 days (D28) after product application;Skin color measured using spectrophotometer® CM700d (Konica Minolta) at baseline (D0), immediately after aesthetic treatment before product application (D0´), and 7 days (D7), 28 days (D28) after product application;Skin elasticity R2 value, skin firmness F4 value measured using Cutometer® dual MPA580 (Courage & Khazaka) at baseline (D0), 7 days (D7), and 28 days (D28) after product application;Skin texture measured using Visioscan® VC20plus (COURAGE & KHAZAKA) at baseline (D0), 7 days (D7), and 28 days (D28) after product application;Wrinkles measured using Primos-CR® 300 (Canfield Scientific) at baseline (D0), 7 days (D7), and 28 days (D28) after product application

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Skin gloss measured using Glossymeter® GL200 (Courage & Khazaka) at baseline (D0), 7 days (D7), and 28 days (D28) after product application;Skin auto fluorescence (ASF) measured using Age Reader MU (Diagnoptic) at baseline (D0), 7 days (D7), and 28 days (D28) after product application

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactYing Lyu
Ying.LYU@cpt.eurofinscn.com+86 (0)20 3195 5787

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026