Human evidence record · Acetyl octapeptide-3
Bioactive peptide-loaded hyaluronic acid microneedle patches for aged skin
Fine lines/wrinkles decreased about 25.8%; hydration, density and dermal thickness also improved.
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What this study tells us
This is human clinical evidence. Its strength depends on the study design, sample size, comparator, population, duration and the outcome that was actually measured.
Who was studied?
Healthy subjects with aged skin
How many?
n=Not stated in search extract
What happened?
Fine lines/wrinkles decreased about 25.8%; hydration, density and dermal thickness also improved.
What stops us overclaiming?
Multi-ingredient formulation; effect cannot be attributed specifically to acetyl octapeptide-3.
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Key result
Fine lines/wrinkles decreased about 25.8%; hydration, density and dermal thickness also improved.
Study details
Study designMonocentric clinical study of a multi-active cosmetic patch
PopulationHealthy subjects with aged skin
Sample sizeNot stated in search extract
RouteTopical microneedle patch
Regimen / exposurePatch containing acetyl octapeptide-3 plus other peptides, adenosine and seaweed extracts
Duration12 weeks
ComparatorWithin-product longitudinal assessment
Primary endpoint / questionWrinkles, hydration, skin density and thickness
Safety resultNo primary or cumulative skin reactions were reported in the study extract.
Key limitationsMulti-ingredient formulation; effect cannot be attributed specifically to acetyl octapeptide-3.
Registry / identifierPMID 31134751