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DermFriends | Nutrafol Study Demonstrates Efficacy and Safety of New Oral Acne Supplement

DermFriends | Nutrafol Study Demonstrates Efficacy and Safety of New Oral Acne Supplement

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Heather Woolery-Lloyd
May 09, 2025

🗞️SKINCARE NEWS

Nutrafol Study Demonstrates Efficacy and Safety of New Oral Acne Supplement💊

A new 12-week clinical trial published by Nutrafol shows that its oral nutraceutical significantly improves mild to moderate acne. Here’s a quick summary:

Nutrafol conducted a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on Nutrafol SKIN for mild-to-moderate acne in 102 women🔴
Nutrafol SKIN contains a blend of ingredients including:
- Holy basil (an adaptogen for stress)
- Berberine (to support healthy glucose metabolism)
- Maca and selenium (for hormone balance)
- Probiotics (to support gut and skin health)
- Antioxidants (to reduce oxidative stress)
After 12 weeks of treatment, 53% of participants in the Nutrafol group showed an improvement in the investigator assessment scores compared to 27% of participants in the placebo group📈
After 12 weeks, 44% of participants in the Nutrafol group achieved clear or almost clear skin compared to 13% in the placebo group🌟
Participants who received Nutrafol also showed greater improvement in redness, acne scarring, smoothness, softness, and overall skin appearance compared to the placebo group✨
Nutrafol SKIN was well-tolerated, with one participant in the active group reporting moderate nausea that resolved upon discontinuation✅
The study suggests that Nutrafol SKIN may offer benefits for people with acne beyond a standardized skincare regimen of cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen💊

New York Bill Proposes Ban on Certain Ingredients in Beauty and Personal Care Products🗽

A proposed bill in New York, the "Beauty Justice Act," aims to ban the sale of cosmetics and personal care products containing specific ingredients. Here’s a quick summary:

New York State Assembly is considering bill A2054, the "Beauty Justice Act," to regulate ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products📜
The bill targets ingredients such as parabens, formaldehyde, and carbon black, a pigment commonly used in black mascara and eyeliner⚫
Supporters of the bill cite potential links between these chemicals and health issues like asthma, hormone disruption, and cancer. However, cosmetic chemists note that many of the listed ingredients, except for carbon black and dihydroxyacetone (DHA), are already rarely used or being phased out🔄
A ban on carbon black could force significant reformulation of "blackest black" eye makeup products, as there are limited direct substitutes🚫
Self-tanners containing DHA, a formaldehyde donor, could also be affected by the proposed legislation🌞
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) expresses concern that the ban could remove safe, commonly used preservatives❌
If passed, companies would have until 2029 to reformulate their products✅

📲SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS

Instagram Launches Lockable Reels for Exclusive Content Access via Code🚀

Instagram has officially introduced lockable Reels. Here’s a quick summary:

Instagram has launched lockable Reels, enabling creators to hide content behind a secret code🔐
Users attempting to view a locked Reel will be prompted to "Enter secret code"👀
The Weeknd has activated the first official use of this feature to share a clip from his film🎥
Instagram is testing lockable Reels as a way for creators to build excitement around exclusive content🌟
While not yet broadly available, lockable Reels could allow creators to engage specific audience segments like superfans🙌
Business accounts might also use lockable reels for exclusive discounts🎁
Regular users could also share more targeted content with a select group of followers or friends🎯