Usmari Research & Innovation Centre

This study tested a cream made from natural plant extracts, niacinamide, and arbutin to see if it safely lightens dark spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) on the skin. Twenty-five healthy Malaysian adults used the cream twice daily for 20 weeks. Researchers measured chang…

This study tested whether a serum with low-dose alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and polyglutamate acid is safe for people with dark spots left after skin inflammation (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation). 34 Malaysian adults used the serum for 8 weeks, with skin checks at the start, …

This study surveyed 189 adults in Malaysia who have had or plan to have aesthetic treatments. The goal was to understand what influences their choices, such as personal desires, social media, or advice from others. Researchers also looked at how age, gender, and income affect the…