Affiliation:
1. Center of Cosmetic Evaluation, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
2. Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital Sichuan University Chengdu China
3. Xi'an Runyu Medical Technology Co., Ltd Xi'an Shaanxi China
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundIn Eastern culture, a fair complexion is the standard of beauty, leading to appearance‐related distress among women with darker skin or facial pigmentation. Women seek whitening cosmetics to enhance their skin tone or correct their pigmentation, but their safety and effectiveness are paramount factors to consider. In this study, we evaluated the safety and whitening effects of a compound formula denoted as TEST comprising astaxanthin, nicotinamide, arbutin, and tranexamic acid.MethodsPrimary skin irritation and skin‐whitening efficacy were examined. Three qualified melanization areas were treated with TEST, 7% ascorbic acid, or a blank. Skin color, the individual type angle (ITA°), and the melanin index (MI) were compared among treatment areas.ResultsTEST did not induce a skin response and exhibited a significantly higher ITA° than the blank, while no significant difference was observed with that of 7% ascorbic acid. Furthermore, the MI of TEST was significantly reduced posttreatment.ConclusionsTEST could be integrated into spot‐fading and skin‐whitening cosmeceuticals or functional cosmetics.