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Trial reportJournal of cosmetic dermatology2026

A Multicenter Trial of an Enhanced Serum Comprised of 13 Plant-Based Adaptogens Targeting Skin Quality in Females Impacted by Hormonal Decline.

Zoe D Draelos, Amir Moradi, Amber Smathers

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Trial report in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Zoe D DraelosDermatology Consulting Services PLLC, High Point, North Carolina, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9803-7415
Amir MoradiMoradi MD, Cosmetic Surgery, Vista, California, USA.
Amber SmathersSkinbetter science, Dermatological Beauty Brand of L'Oréal USA Inc., New York City, New York, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4786-2496

Funding

skinbetter science, a dermatological beauty brand of L'Oreal USA, Inc.
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo assess the effectiveness and tolerability of a serum comprised of plant-based adaptogens (MYS-REV) for visible improvements in skin changes caused by hormonal fluctuations associated with perimenopause and postmenopause in women. STUDY DESIGNS: A 16-week open-label multicenter study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of twice-daily application of MYS-REV in females, aged ≥ 46 years, Fitzpatrick skin type (FST) I-VI, with fine-to-moderate depth lines and wrinkles, mild-to-moderate elastosis, and crepey skin. Investigators assessed improvements in depth and number of lines/wrinkles, elastosis, and crepey skin. Additionally, investigators assessed improvements in appearance of skin dullness, skin roughness/texture, erythema, uneven pigmentation, and pore size, along with objective changes in skin hydration and transepidermal water loss (TEWL), all over 16 weeks. Tolerability and subject self-assessment were assessed over 16 weeks.

resultsAt 16 weeks, twice-daily use of MYS-REV demonstrated mean percent improvements in elastosis/crepey skin, lines/wrinkles, skin hydration, and TEWL, and in erythema, dullness, texture/roughness, pore size, and uneven pigmentation (all p < 0.0001). All AEs were mild with no study discontinuations owing to any AE. Subjects reported high levels of satisfaction with MYS-REV beginning as early as 4 weeks and continuing through Week 16.

conclusionsThis study demonstrated that twice-daily application of MYS-REV visibly improves skin affected by menopause-related hormonal fluctuations.

Indexed as

Plant ExtractsSkin AgingAdministration, CutaneousAgedFemaleHumansMiddle AgedPerimenopausePostmenopauseSkinTreatment OutcomeWater Loss, InsensiblePlant Extractsadaptogensantioxidantshormonal fluctuationsmenopause

Identifiers

PMID42117281
PMCPMC13162087

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