Five cosmetic formulas put to the test for fading UV tans

NCT ID NCT07795866

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests five cosmetic skin brightening products on healthy Chinese adults aged 18 to 50. Each participant receives a controlled UV dose on their back, then applies the products to see if they lighten the tan. Researchers measure skin color, hydration, and barrier function over nine weeks to compare the formulations.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Cosmetic skin brightening products (five test formulations)
What this could lead to
If effective, these formulations could offer a non-invasive way to reduce UV-induced tanning and improve skin tone.
What could go wrong
This is a small exploratory study with 13 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The products are cosmetic, so any brightening effect is likely modest and temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 13 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy Chinese female or male, aged from 18 to 50 years old (both inclusive). * Participants in good health condition as per the health history questionnaire with no disease state or physical condition that the investigator believes could interfere with the interpretation of the data. * Participant is able to read, understand and sign an appropriate informed consent form indicating his willingness to participate. * ITA° range 10-42°; Skin type III and IV included and can tolerance 2MED radiation. * No history of allergic diseases or allergies to cosmetics, UV light and other topical preparations. * No history of photosensitive diseases and no recent use of medications that affect photosensitivity. * The test area skin (back) should be free of birthmarks, inflammation, scars, excessive hair, etc. * No cuts, abrasions, fissures, wounds, lacerations on the test site (back). * Participants must understand the trial process, voluntarily participate in the study, and sign a written informed consent form. * Willing to attend the study center twice daily for product application during the study period and complete all visits. Exclusion Criteria: * Study participants are employees of Sponsor or CRO. * The study participants participated in test involving the test site within 2 months prior to the start of this test or are currently participating in such tests. * Study participants had any other visible signs of local irritation, erythema, or skin disease on the visible parts of the body. * Study participants consider they are prone to breakouts and/or sensitive skin. * Study participants had a chronic illness or had major surgery in the past year. * Study participants were receiving any skin treatments on the test sites. * Study participants had allergies or sensitivities to cleansing products, creams/emulsion, costume jewelry, or other things. * Female study participants were pregnant/breastfeeding or planning to become pregnant during the trial (study participants self-declared at screening visits). * Study participants took medication for any condition, which the researchers believe may have affected the interpretation of the data. * Study participants had a history of psoriasis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, severe acne, etc. Or have other chronic systemic diseases. * Study participants had received oral or topical corticosteroids and other anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 1 month. * Study participants used tartaric acid, salicylic acid and any other products or drugs that affect skin colour (such as hydroquinones) within the last 2 months. * Study participants used retinoic acid preparations or aesthetic treatment such as chemical stripping, laser, pulsed light, etc. in the test site in the past three months. * Study participants were inevitably exposed to prolonged sunlight. * Clinical evaluation considers that participants are not suitable for the test.

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