A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy in Improving Dark Spots After 8 Weeks of Use of Facial Sunscreens in Adult Participants
Recruiting now · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, Solar Lentigo
In brief
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of a facial sunscreen under two experimental conditions-untinted and tinted-in improving facial spots (melasma and solar lentigines/post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) after 8 weeks of product use under normal conditions by adult participants.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07679945
- Run by
- Kenvue Brands LLC
- People needed
- 152
- Starts
- 2026-06-02
- Expected to finish
- 2026-09-25
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-01
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Able to understand and follow study instructions
- Fitzpatrick skin types I-VI
- Presence of facial hyperpigmentation, such as:
- Mild to moderate melasma, or
- Visible dark spots (e.g., solar lentigines or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
- Willing to comply with study procedures and product use
- For subjects in applicable groups: willing to use assigned sunscreen product
You may not qualify if…
- Known sensitivity or allergy to cosmetic or skincare products
- Skin conditions or lesions in the study area that could interfere with evaluation (e.g., active dermatitis, infections, significant irritation, or extensive scarring)
- Use of medications or products that may interfere with study evaluations
- Recent cosmetic or dermatological procedures in the study area (e.g., chemical peels, laser treatments, invasive procedures)
- Excessive sun exposure or use of tanning beds immediately prior to or during the study
- Pregnancy or intention to become pregnant during the study
- Participation in another clinical study within a recent period
- Any condition or situation that, in the investigator's judgment, may interfere with study participation or evaluation of results
Where it is running
- ALS Beauty & Personal Care Ltda — Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil (enrolling)
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