Adipose stem cell exosome gel for skin brightening
Cho BS et al., Cosmetics, 2020
Mixed or short-lived result
Mixed or short-lived result: Some benefit, but only on some measures, in a subgroup, or for a short time.
Level 3 of 5: Treated patients were compared with a control: placebo, another treatment, or the untreated side of the face. Most exosome trials at this level are small and short.
See the full key- Design
- Randomized, double-blind, split-face, placebo-controlled
- People
- 21 women
- Made from
- Fat (adipose) stem cells
- How it was given
- Gel on the skin twice a day
What they found
Melanin levels dropped more on the exosome side than on the placebo side, with the largest difference at 4 weeks.
What limits it
The effect had faded by week 8. The dose applied to the skin was not reported.