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Can coconut oil calm acne without irritating sensitive skin?

NCT ID NCT07749469

Symptom relief Sponsor: USMARI Research & Innovation Centre Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a 4-week skincare routine made with coconut oil to see if it safely and effectively manages mild to moderate acne in people with sensitive skin. Participants will use a cleanser, toner, serum, and day cream, with skin assessments at the start and end of the trial. The study also tracks any side effects and participant satisfaction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
A skincare regimen (cleanser, toner, serum, and day cream) containing coconut oil (Cocos Nucifera)
What this could lead to
If effective, this regimen could offer a gentle, natural option for managing acne in people with sensitive skin, potentially reducing reliance on harsher treatments.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (34 participants) and short (4 weeks), so results may not apply broadly. Coconut oil can be comedogenic for some, and individual responses may vary.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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 34 people

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

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 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 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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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: * Healthy Malaysian women and men * Fitzpatrick skin type II-V * Age above 18 years old * Individuals with sensitive skin identify through sensitive skin survey (Corazza et al., 2022) and lactic acid sting test (LAST). * Individuals with mild to moderate acne, based on Comprehensive Acne Severity Scale (CASS) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those planning pregnancy during the study period. * Individuals with documented autoimmune diseases or other conditions that may affect immune response or skin barrier function. * Individuals with a history of severe skin sensitivity reactions, including frequent intense erythema, swelling, or intolerable burning in response to topical products. * Individuals with severe acne requiring medical treatment or systemic treatment such as nodulocystic acne. * Individuals with active inflammatory or allergic dermatological conditions affecting the face, such as atopic dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis, which may compromise skin barrier function or interfere with study assessments. * Individuals who have undergone cosmetic or dermatological procedures such as -chemical peel, microneedling, or any procedures aimed at improving acne, within 3 months prior to the study. * Individuals currently taking medical or hormonal treatments that may interfere with study outcomes, including anti-inflammatory agents, corticosteroids, or other medication interfering with study objectives. * Individuals with known allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredients found in the product.

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Conditions

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acne Acne Vulgaris

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Acne

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • USMARI Research & Innovation Centre

    RECRUITING

    Petaling Jaya, Selangor, 47810, Malaysia

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