New serum study hopes to turn back the clock on aging skin
NCT ID NCT07156071
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested two facial serums on 120 healthy Chinese women aged 18 to 45 to see if they could reduce wrinkles and improve skin radiance and texture over 12 weeks. Participants applied the serum twice daily and were evaluated by dermatologists and through self-assessments. The goal was to find a cosmetic product that eases visible signs of aging.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- facial serum (topical cosmetic product)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward an effective over-the-counter serum for reducing wrinkles and improving skin radiance and texture.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be biased or not generalizable. The serums are cosmetic, not medical treatments.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Finished
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Mar 2024
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Chinese female aged 18-45 years (evenly split among Early aging \[18-29 years\] and Mature aging \[30-45 years\]). 2. All skin types (dry, normal, oily, or mixed). 3. Currently experiencing lack of radiance, roughness, dullness, and fine lines or wrinkles on facial skin as self-claimed. 4. Early aging group (18-29 years): Must present with corresponding severity for the attributes evaluated by Dermatologist, including: * Skin smoothness, radiance, dullness: grade between 2 and 6 (scale 0-9); * Size of acne marks (PIH): size ≥ 2; * Small folds on nasolabial zone: grade between 1 and 3 (Skin Aging Atlas, 0-6 scale, Page 56-57). 5. Mature aging group (30-45 years): Must present with corresponding severity for the attributes evaluated by Dermatologist, including: * Skin smoothness, radiance, dullness: grade between 4 and 6 (scale 0-9); * Small folds on nasolabial zone: grade between 1 and 4 (Skin Aging Atlas, 0-6 scale, Page 56-57); * Forehead wrinkles: grade ≥ 2 (Skin Aging Atlas, 0-8 scale, Page 32-33); * Crow's feet wrinkles: grade ≥ 2 (Skin Aging Atlas, 0-6 scale, Page 40-41). 6. Regular user of serum and sunscreen products. 7. Did not participate in any clinical test or cosmetic product test on skin within the last 3 months. 8. No exclusion by dermatologist due to other medical or dermatological reasons. 9. In general good health at the time of the study. 10. Willing and able to participate as evidenced by signing of informed consent and photo release form. 11. Must be willing to comply with all study protocol requirements (including using only the skincare products provided during the study and not taking topical or oral treatments such as retinol, hormones, or antioxidant health supplements).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai China-norm Quality Technical Service Co., Ltd., Shanghai, Shanghai 200072
Shanghai, China