A new serum aims to clear acne and boost skin confidence

Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female between the ages of 24-47 (between 2-4 males, the remainder females) * Actively has acne (non-inflamed and/or inflamed acne) * Has previously used or is currently using exfoliating acids (AHAs / BHA) and is willing to stop this for the duration of the study * Has not experienced sunburn on the face in the last month * No open wounds, sores, or non-acne related lesions on the face * Generally healthy - don't live with any uncontrolled chronic disease * Willing to apply SPF on a daily basis during the study and to use other sun protection on the face (i.e. a hat) * Must be willing to avoid products with coconut oil and shea butter, and Ethylhexyl Palmitate for the duration of the study * Must be willing to cut out whey protein and cow's milk from their diet for the duration of the study * Must be willing to avoid biotin products or supplements for the duration of the study * Must agree to avoid sun tanning, tanning beds, and self-tanning products for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Any pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric disorders * Anyone with known severe allergic reactions * Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or attempting to become pregnant * Unwilling to follow the study protocol * Smoker * Anyone consuming products containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) * Identifies as a person with sensitive skin * Anyone currently on steroids or undergoing hormone replacement therapy * Anyone using prescription medication relevant to the skin * Undergoing any cosmetic procedures during the study including facials, Botox, dermal filler, laser, or chemical peel treatments * Use of prescription drug (topical or oral) that is targeted at any sort of skin condition (e.g., retinoids, accutane) * Anyone allergic to niacinamide or salicylic acid * Anyone who regularly consumes biotin supplements and is unwilling to stop for the duration of the study * Participants who stopped using birth control within the past 3 months * Participants currently have a Copper IUD or are using one of the following birth control high in androgen and low in estrogen activity: Amethyst, Jolessa, Lessina, Levonest/Levora, Lutera, Nordette, Portia, Seasonale/Seasonique, Sronyx, Mirena IUD, Triphasil/Trivora, Cryselle, Lo-Ovral/Ovral, Low-Ogestrel/Ogestrel, Lo-Feminol, Ortho tricyclen Lo, Estrostep Fe, Loestrin, Microgestin, Apri, Mircette, Azurette, Caziant, Cyclessa, Desogen, Emoquette, Kariva, Linessa, Marvelon, NuvaRing, Depo-Provera, Reclipsen