Almond oil cream vs hydroquinone for facial dark spots
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares topical almond oil to hydroquinone to see which works better to reduce facial pigmentation (darkness). You may join if you fit certain skin-type and health needs and can follow a schedule of stopping or changing other face products during the study.
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Who can take part
- Be a premenopausal woman (not in menopause)
- Have skin type 3, 4, 5, or 6
- Do not have a nut allergy (almond oil is used)
- Be willing to avoid certain face products and supplements during the study
- Do not smoke now, and if you smoked before, it must not be within the last year (or very heavy smoking history)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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