Topical Antioxidant Cocoa Polyphenol Skin Penetration.

Background: Cocoa powder derived from the Theobroma cacao plant is rich in polyphenols, such as catechin and epicatechin. These polyphenols are strong antioxidants when consumed orally; however, their ability to enter the stratum corneum following the topical application has never been demonstrated.

Objective: The objective of this study was to demonstrate the deposition of catechin and epicatechin in the stratum corneum following the topical application of 6% aqueous cocoa powder 1 and 2 h after application.

A Novel Protection and Repair Skincare Regimen Shows Efficacy for Improving Environmental Skin Aging.

Background: Skin aging is accelerated by environmental exposures including solar radiation and pollutants. Thus, protecting skin from environmental exposure and repairing ensuing damage is essential for keeping skin healthy and appearing youthful.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical benefits of a novel skincare regimen designed to provide comprehensive environmental protection in the daytime and repair environmentally damaged skin at night.

The Clinical Efficacy of Lapachol in Facial Redness Reduction.

Background: Facial erythema from acne, vascular rosacea, or photoaging is a common difficult-to-treat dermatologic challenge.

Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the role of lapachol in alleviating facial erythema associated with a variety of common dermatologic conditions.

Methods: Twenty-five healthy female and male subjects 35-65 years of age of Fitzpatrick skin types I-II with mild-to-moderate stable facial erythema from acne, rosacea or photoaging were enrolled in a single-site monadic study.

A Cosmetic Regimen Formulated to Address the Multi-Modal Pathogenesis of Rosacea Demonstrates Efficacy for Treating Facial Redness and Skin's Appearance.

Background: The treatment of rosacea is complicated as there are multiple pathogenic factors in play resulting in a myriad of clinical signs and symptoms including facial redness.

Objective: The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a non-prescription anti-redness regimen in patients with rosacea.

Methods: Thirty subjects with rosacea-induced facial erythema were enrolled in this single site, monadic study.

Safety and Tolerance Evaluation of a Suncare Product in Ethnically Diverse Children With Atopic Dermatitis-Prone Skin.

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition, with high prevalence in children. Sun protection is important for children with eczema and AD-prone skin, yet many sunscreens can cause skin irritation due to their formulations. In this study, we evaluated the safety and tolerance of an SPF 50 sunscreen in ethnically diverse children with a history of AD over 4 weeks of product use.

Preference for Cal/BDP Cream or Foam in Patients With Mild to Moderate Plaque Psoriasis.

Background: The combined use of topical calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate (Cal/BDP) is commonly used and demonstrated to be effective for the management of psoriasis and is shown to confer local anti-inflammatory and immunoregulatory effects. The use of the two agents in combination is synergistic. Despite the demonstrated efficacy of topically applied combination Cal/BDP, successful management of a chronic, relapsing inflammatory skin disease such as psoriasis in the real-world setting may be hindered if patients do not adhere to the dosing or frequency of application recommendations from their prescriber.

Image Analysis of Xerosis and Atopic Dermatitis Following Prebiotic Skincare Regimen in Ethnically Diverse Patients.

Variations in the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and disease course in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients with Skin of Color (SOC) compared with white counterparts have been reported. In this study, we evaluated the capability of a new imaging device (SkinCam) in quantifying skin texture changes in diverse patients, presenting with AD or xerosis, after using a prebiotic skincare routine over 10 weeks.  A total of 39 subjects from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds, aged 3 to 76 years old, with Fitzpatrick skin phototypes I to VI, presenting with mild AD and moderate to severe xerosis, were enrolled in the study.

INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Sugar Sag: What Is Skin Glycation and How Do You Combat It?

Skin aging is influenced by various exogenous and endogenous factors, ranging from ultraviolet (UV) light exposure and environmental toxins to biological sources, such as those that arise from normal metabolic processes (eg, free radicals). Glycation is the normal process by which glucose and other reducing sugars react with proteins to form an array of heterogeneous biomolecular structures known as advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) over time. However, AGEs are toxic to human cells and are implicated in the acceleration of inflammatory and oxidative processes, with their accumulation in the skin being associated with increased skin dulling and yellowing, fine lines, wrinkles, and skin laxity.

Gene Expression Analysis of a Topical Serum Comprised of Plant-based Adaptogens Developed to Support Homeostasis and Skin Quality.

Objective: A topical serum comprised of plant-based adaptogens was purposefully developed to support the ability of the skin to adapt and achieve balance. The study described herein evaluated changes in the expression of target genes related to skin homeostasis following topical exposure.

Methods: Utilizing an epidermal skin model, quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) analysis of gene expression was conducted following 48-hour exposure to 15μL of the study product (MYS serum) to the surface of each tissue (N=4).

A Multi-center Trial Evaluating a Serum Comprised of Plant-based Adaptogens Targeting Skin Quality.

Objective: The ability of the skin to maintain homeostasis declines with age. Adaptogens support the capacity of the skin to respond to stress. We sought to evaluate the efficacy of a novel serum comprised of plant-based adaptogens for improving photoaged skin following twice-daily application.

INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Atopic Dermatitis Skincare and Impact on Quality of Life for Patients with Skin of Color.

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) epidemiologic studies report a higher incidence and prevalence among populations with skin of color (SOC). Additionally, differences in AD underlying gene mutations and skin morphology are observed to lead to frequent and prominent xerosis, pruritus, and pigmentary sequelae in patients of color. However, populations with SOC are underrepresented in dermatology clinical trials, including AD.

INDIVIDUAL ARTICLE: Efficacy of a Prebiotic Skincare Regimen on Improving Mild Atopic Dermatitis and Severe Xerosis in Diverse Ethnically Patients.

Atopic Dermatitis (AD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease associated with a significant patient burden on quality-of-life. Given skin barrier including skin microbiome changes are linked to AD pathogenesis, prebiotic emollients are shown to improve disease symptoms and maintain skin barrier integrity, normalizing skin microbiota. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of a prebiotic skincare routine in improving AD and xerosis, and ultimately quality-of-life in ethnically diverse patients.

Plant-Derived Extracts Plus Vitamin E and/or Aloe Vera Protect Against Intrinsic/Extrinsic Stressor in Human Skin: and Clinical Evidence.

Background: Humans are exposed to physical, biological, chemical, and psychological stressor throughout their life span. In recent years many medicinal plants have been shown to induce stress adapting and protective functions. Plant-derived extracts and vitamin E exhibit stress protection or resistance by normalizing cellular homeostasis and enhancing resistance to toxic stimuli to overcome cellular damage.

The Benefits of a Multimechanistic Antiaging Skin Technology.

Introduction: Facial aging is a multifactorial phenomenon due to poor skin hydration, deficient intercellular communication, collagen/elastin breakdown, and oxidative stress. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of a multimechanistic antiaging prototype formulation on the appearance of photoaged facial skin after 24 weeks of twice daily use.

Methods: Fifty female subjects 35-65 years of age of all Fitzpatrick skin types with mild to moderate facial photoaging concerns (fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, tone and texture) were enrolled in this monadic study.

Fixed-combination halobetasol propionate and tazarotene topical lotion decreases TNF-α and IL-17A levels in psoriatic lesions.

Objective: Fixed-combination halobetasol propionate (0.01%) and tazarotene (0.045%) lotion (HP/TAZ) is approved for the treatment of plaque psoriasis in adults, with a demonstrated efficacy and safety profile in phase 3 trials.

Enhanced Skin Deposition of Betamethasone Dipropionate from a Novel Formulation and Drug Delivery Technology.

Introduction: Effective topical drug delivery is the essence of dermatologic treatment. The drug must be applied to the skin surface, be released from the vehicle, enter the stratum corneum, traverse the epidermis, and enter the dermis pharmacologically intact. New advances have improved emulsion-type formulation and drug delivery technology by encapsulating dispersed oil droplets in a robust multimolecular aqueous film of surfactants, oil, and water, enabling a multifold decrease in surfactant concentration compared to conventional creams.

A pilot study evaluating the anti-aging benefits of a CO -emitting facial mask.

Background: Since 1936, injectable carboxytherapy has been used for the treatment of circulatory issues and lack of tissue trophism. In the last 25 years, it has been applied to aesthetic issues, especially those related to the signs and symptoms of skin aging. Presently, carboxytherapy is available as a combination of transcutaneous gels that produce CO with benefit for atrophic skin.

Ceramide-Containing Adjunctive Skin Care for Skin Barrier Restoration During Acne Vulgaris Treatment.

Barrier damage caused by facial acne vulgaris can be magnified by topical medication, such as adapalene (0.3%) and benzoyl peroxide (2.5%)(A/BPO), which utilizes a retinoid to normalize follicular keratinization and BPO to decrease the C.

The clinical benefit of a multimodal topical approach to treating skin dyspigmentation.

Background: The recent removal of hydroquinone from the over-the-counter market has created a need for modern skin lightening formulations. An effective pigment lightening formulation must be non-irritating to prevent skin darkening from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, penetration enhanced to reach the epidermal/dermal junction, contain anti-inflammatory ingredients, and address multiple mechanisms of pigment production.

Objective: The objective of this research was to demonstrate the efficacy of a topical multimodal pigment lightening preparation containing tranexamic acid, niacinamide, and licorice.

Evaluation of a New, Advanced Antioxidant Containing Topical Allyl Pyrroloquinoline Quinone: Analysis of Antioxidant Properties and Visible Effects in Subjects with Facial Photodamage.

Objectives: Evaluate the effects of a new antioxidant containing topical allyl pyrroloquinoline quinone (TAP) on expression of key markers and assess the efficacy and tolerability in subjects with photodamaged skin.

Methods: Donor skin tissue was irradiated prior to and following application of study products (TAP; a leading antioxidant cream [L-VC]). Expression of markers related to epidermal homeostasis and oxidative stress were assessed at 48 hours and compared to untreated, irradiated control (n=3 each).

Efficacy and safety of silymarin containing antioxidant serum as an adjuvant treatment of mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: A prospective, open-label pilot study.

Background: Silymarin is the active component of milk thistle, which has antioxidant properties by scavenging free radicals and potential comedolytic properties.

Aims: This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of 0.5% silymarin-loaded antioxidant serum (SAS) used to treat mild-to-moderate acne.

A clinical evaluation of a permanent hair dye designed to reduce allergic contact dermatitis and hair damage.

Background: Permanent hair dye is the most commonly used anti-aging procedure used by both men and women. However, permanent hair dye can cause irritant contact dermatitis due to ammonia and allergic contact dermatitis due to paraphylenediamine (PPD).

Methods: This research examined an ammonia-free and PPD-free permanent hair dye in 50 ethnically diverse females 21-91 years of age who were current users of permanent hair dyes.

The Efficacy and Tolerability of Turmeric and Salicylic Acid in Psoriasis Treatment.

Introduction: This study examined the efficacy and tolerability of a once-daily regimen of a 3% salicylic acid treatment gel containing turmeric and a low concentration of salicylic acid plus shea butter exfoliating moisturizer when used as monotherapy or in as an adjunct to other Rx psoriasis medications.

Patients And Methods: This single-site 12-week study enrolled 20 subjects >18 years of age with mild-to-moderate psoriasis involving <10% body surface area. Assessments were performed at baseline and Weeks 4, 8, and 12 using a 5-point scale (0 = none to 4 = severe).