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Reduced Sebum Production
Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Green Tea, Eucalyptus
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Reduced Sebum Production
Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Green Tea, Eucalyptus
The effect of 2% niacinamide on facial sebum production (2006)
Key Finding: 2% niacinamide significantly lowered sebum excretion rate (SER) after 2 and 4 weeks.
Source: DOI: 10.1080/14764170600717704
Hyaluronic Acid Decreases Lipid Synthesis in Sebaceous Glands (2017)
Key Finding: The side treated with HA showed a clear drop in oil production.
Source: DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2017.02.963
Comprehensive Review - Tea Polyphenols and Sebum Production (2016)
Key Finding: Studies show that tea polyphenols in creams or gels can lower oil (sebum) production.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/antiox6010002
Essential Oils in Acne Treatment - Comprehensive Review (2022)
Key Finding: Eucalyptus oil combats acne by killing harmful bacteria, reducing excess sebum production, and calming inflammation while improving skin tone and acne scars.
Key Finding: Eucalyptus oil showed strong ability to kill P. acnes bacteria that are resistant to common antibiotics (macrolides).
Source: Biomedical and Pharmacology Journal. 2019 Jan 29
Anti-inflammatory and Skin Protection (2024)
Key Finding: Works against both regular and antibiotic-resistant acne bacteria.
Source: DOI: 10.1007/s10787-024-01588-8
Comprehensive Review - Tea Tree Oil: Properties and the Therapeutic Approach to Acne (2023)
Key Finding: All reviewed human studies found it effective for treating acne, mainly inflammatory types.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/antiox12061264
Honey: its medicinal property and antibacterial activity (2011)
Key Finding: Honey’s strong antibacterial effects can help fight Cutibacterium acnes, the bacteria involved in acne.
Source: DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60016-6
Ethylhexylglycerin Impairs Membrane Integrity and Enhances the Lethal Effect of Phenoxyethanol (2016)
Key Finding: EHG’s strong antibacterial action can help fight Cutibacterium acnes, the bacteria that cause acne.
Source: DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0165228
Food-grade antimicrobials potentiate the antibacterial activity of 1,2-hexanediol (2015)
Key Finding: 1,2-hexanediol showed strong antibacterial effects against many bacteria, with effective concentrations (MICs) between 0.5–2% by volume.
Source: DOI: 10.1111/lam.12398
Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of capric acid against Propionibacterium acnes: A comparative study with lauric acid (2014)
Key Finding: While this research focused on isolated fatty acids, it suggests capric acid has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects that could help with acne.
Source: DOI: 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2013.10.010
Efficacy of two plant extracts against acne vulgaris: Initial results of microbiological tests and cell culture studies (2019)
Key Finding: The results show that chamomile extract, especially combined with other plants, could help treat acne.
Key Finding: Studies found that CFE reduces both acute and chronic inflammation while promoting wound healing and skin repair.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/ph16040611
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Calendula officinalis L. Flower Extract (2021)
Key Finding: Consistent positive results in animal and human studies, and has moderate to strong proof of anti-inflammatory effects.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics8020031
Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Arnica montana Planta Tota versus Flower Extracts: Analytical, In Vitro and In Vivo Mouse Paw Oedema Model Studies (2023)
Key Finding: The sesquiterpene lactones mainly reduce inflammation by blocking NF-κB and enzymes (5-LO and COX-2) that create inflammatory chemicals.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/plants12061348
A Comprehensive Study of Therapeutic Applications of Chamomile (2022)
Key Finding: The review supports chamomile’s ability to reduce inflammation and fight bacteria, which are both helpful for acne.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/ph15101284
Essential Oils in Acne Treatment - Comprehensive Review (2022)
Key Finding: Eucalyptus oil combats acne by killing harmful bacteria, reducing excess sebum production, and calming inflammation while improving skin tone and acne scars.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/plants12010090
Assessment of the safety and efficacy of topical copper chlorophyllin in women with photodamaged facial skin (2015)
Key Finding: The antioxidant and healing properties can help calm inflammation and support healing of acne lesions.
Efficacy Evaluation of Topical Hyaluronic Acid Serum (2021)
Key Finding: Skin moisture increased by 134% right after applying product with hyaluronic acid.
Source: DOI: 10.1007/s13555-021-00566-0
Daily use of a bakuchiol and squalane-containing face serum impacts skin esthetics (2023)
Key Finding: Studies showed that it helps keep skin moist and supports a healthy skin barrier even for acne-prone skin.
Source: DOI: 10.25259/CSDM_224_2023
Glycerin-based Leave-on Products Provide Fast-acting Hydration in People with Moderate Skin Dryness (2023)
Key Finding: In the 2-week group, dryness, itching, and hydration improved noticeably by day 1 and stayed better throughout the study.
Source: DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.693
Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils (2017)
Key Finding: Studies showed that applying sunflower oil can reduce water loss through the skin (TEWL) by 33–50% and improve hydration.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/ijms19010070
The efficiency of humectants as skin moisturizers in the presence of oil (2001)
Key Finding: When used in the right formulation, 1,2-hexanediol can help keep skin hydrated, improve overall complexion, and reduce dryness caused by acne treatments.
Source: DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0846.2001.007001032.x
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General Acne Improvement
Niacinamide, Green Tea, Tea Tree, Honey, Allantoin
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General Acne Improvement
Niacinamide, Green Tea, Tea Tree, Honey, Allantoin
The role of nicotinamide in acne treatment (2017)
Key Finding: Studies using topical nicotinamide led to a significant reduction in acne compared to baseline.
Source: DOI: 10.1111/dth.12481
Mechanistic Insights into the Multiple Functions of Niacinamide (2024)
Key Finding: Ceramide and niacinamide-containing moisturizer significantly improved non-inflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesions compared to hydrophilic cream after 8 weeks.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/antiox13040425
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2020)
Key Finding: Applying green tea extract directly to the skin helps treat acne effectively and safely.
Source: DOI: 10.1002/ptr.6809
Comprehensive Review - Tea Tree Oil: Properties and the Therapeutic Approach to Acne (2023)
Key Finding: All reviewed human studies found it effective for treating acne, mainly inflammatory types.
Source: DOI: 10.3390/antiox12061264
Randomised controlled trial of topical kanuka honey for the treatment of acne (2016)
Key Finding: 7.6% of the honey group improved vs. 1.9% of the control group.
Source: DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-009448
Treatment of acne vulgaris comparing two similar lotion formulations, one with ('Actinac') and one without chloramphenicol (1980)
Key Finding: The base lotion with Allantoin helped improve acne on its own. No major side effects were reported from the lotion containing Allantoin.
Source: DOI: 10.1185/03007998009109468
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