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NCT Number: NCT05476406

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

4Life Research

Sandy City, Utah, 84070, United States

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

äKwä skincare system products

Other

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Skin Hydration

    Time frame: 30 days

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

  2. Red Spot Count

    Time frame: 30 days

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

  3. Red Vascular Count

    Time frame: 30 days

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

  4. Porphyrin Count

    Time frame: 30 days

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

  5. Wrinkles

    Time frame: 30 days

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

  6. Pores

    Time frame: 30 days

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

  7. Texture

    Time frame: 30 days

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

4Life Research, LLC

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of äKwä Premium Skincare System on Improving Overall Skin Health and Beauty in Adults: An Exploratory Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jul 27, 2022
Registry last updated
Jul 27, 2022

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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