Allergy Sensitivity & Under Eye Dark Circles C23-D088

Study Description:

The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between allergy-driven skin inflammation and dark under eye circles over the course of 52 days.

Gender:  Females

Age: 18-45

Skin Types: Light skin tones only

Compensation: Up to $800

Study Eligibility:

·        Must have wrinkles, puffiness, dark circles and rough looking skin on the under eye area.

·        Must have had an allergy sensitivity for at least 1 year.

·        Cannot currently be or have gone through menopause.

·        Must be willing to participate in a skin prick allergen test on the inside forearm at the first visit.

·        Cannot be taking insulin, antihypertensive drugs or steroid inhalers.

·        Cannot have a BMI of 35 or over.

·        Cannot currently be participating in another study at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office.

·        Cannot have participated on a study involving the face at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office within the past 2 weeks.

Facial Cleansers C23-DH123

Study Description:

The purpose of this study is to see how effective facial cleanser products are when used over the course of 28 days.

Gender:  Males and Females

Age: 18-60

Skin Types: Light to dark skin tones

Compensation: Up to $300

Study Eligibility:

·        Must have 1 red or brown spot due to previous acne on both sides of the face.

·        Must have sensitive skin.

·        Must have rough looking texture and lack of skin tone evenness and radiance on the face.

·        Males: Must have no to light facial hair (no beard, long sideburns, etc.) and must be willing to shave within 24 hours of each visit. A small mustache and/or goatee is fine as long as the majority of the face is shaved.

·        If using a regular basic cleanser or soap (no antiaging, antiacne or exfoliating claims) willing to use it only in the evenings.

·        Cannot have any significant medical conditions that are not controlled by diet or medication. If you are taking more than 5 medications, you may not be able to participate.

·        Cannot currently be participating in another study at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office.

·        Cannot have participated on a study involving the face at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office within the past 2 weeks.

Facial Product C23-D120

Study Description:

The purpose of this study is to see how effective a facial product is when used over the course of 12 weeks.

Gender:  Females

Age: 35-65

Skin Types: I-VI (Light to dark skin tones)

Compensation: Up to $425

Study Eligibility:

·        Must have fine lines on the outer corners of the eyes.

·        Must have roughness and loose feeling skin on the cheeks.

·        Must have uneven skin tone and dullness on the face.

·        Cannot have been diagnosed with known allergies to skin care products or adhesive.

·        Cannot have any known allergies to truffle, cucumber, apple, and/or anise. 

·        Cannot have any significant medical conditions that are not controlled by diet or medication. If you are taking more than 5 medications, you may not be able to participate.

·        Cannot currently be participating in another study at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office.

·        Cannot have participated on a study involving the face at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office within the past 2 weeks.

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Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis C23-D116

Study Description:

The purpose of this study is to see how effective and safe a product is when used over the course of 4 weeks.

Gender:  Males and Females

Age: 18 and Older

Skin Types: I-VI (Light to dark skin tones)

Compensation: Up to $225

Study Eligibility:

·        Must have at least 1 active lesion of either eczema or dermatitis on the face or body.

·        Must be willing to stop using any medication or skin moisturizing products to treat eczema and to use only the provided test material to treat eczema during the study.

·        Must be willing to continue using regular, nonmedicated body cleansing products.

·        Males whose affected area is the face/neck must have none to light facial hair (no beard, long sideburns, etc), and must be willing to shave within 24 hours of each visit (a small mustache and/or goatee is allowed as long as the majority of the face and neck are shaved, and the affected area is visible).

·        Cannot have allergies to honey and/or tomato.

·        Cannot have any significant medical conditions that are not controlled by diet or medication. If you are taking more than 5 medications, you may not be able to participate.

·        Cannot currently be participating in another study at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office.

·        Cannot have participated on a study involving the face or body at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office within the past 2 weeks.

Study Description:

The purpose of this study is to see how effective an eye cream is when used over the course of 4 weeks.

Gender: Females

Age: 40-60

Skin Types: I-VI (Light to Dark skin tones)

Compensation: $200

Study Eligibility:

·        Must have dark circles in the under-eye area.

·        Must have fine lines and wrinkles on the outer corners of the eyes.

·        Must have uneven skin tone on the face.

·        Cannot have used any eye treatment products within the past 2 weeks or concealer makeup around the eye area within the past 7 days prior to the 1^st visit and willing to not use these products for the

duration of the study.

·        We need some individuals that wear contact lenses.

·        Cannot have any significant medical conditions that are not controlled by diet or medication. If you are taking more than 5 medications, you may not be able to participate.

·        Cannot currently be participating in another study at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office.

·        Cannot have participated on a study involving the face at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office within the past 2 weeks.

1 week Cream Blush C23-D131

Study Description:

The purpose of this study is to see how effective a product is when used over the course of 1 week.

Gender:  Females

Age: 18-65

Skin Types: I-VI (Light to dark skin tones)

Compensation: $125

Study Eligibility:

·        Must routinely wear cream blush 5-7 day per week.

·        Must have roughness, dullness, and lack of plumpness on the cheeks.

·        Must have fine lines on the cheeks OR in the outer corners of the eyes.

·        Cannot have used topical skin care products within 3 months before visit 1.

·        Cannot have been diagnosed with known allergies to cosmetics.

·        Cannot have any significant medical conditions that are not controlled by diet or medication. If you are taking more than 5 medications, you may not be able to participate.

·        Cannot currently be participating in another study at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office.

·        Cannot have participated on a study involving the face at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office within the past 2 weeks.

Anti-Aging Skin Repair

C23-D072

Study Description:

The purpose of this study is to determine how well topical products repair skin and improve signs of aging after a laser treatment.

Gender:  Female

Age: 30-65

Skin Types: Light skin tones

Compensation: $600

Study Eligibility:

·        Must be Caucasian Non-Hispanic.

·        Must have dark spots/sun spots and visual skin roughness on the face and wrinkles on the outer corners of the eyes.

·        Cannot have sensitive skin.

·        Must be willing to have a full facial laser treatment.

·        Cannot have any significant medical conditions that are not controlled by diet or medication. If you are taking more than 5 medications, you may not be able to participate.

·        Cannot currently be participating in another study at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office.

·        Cannot have participated on a study at SGS, another research facility or doctor’s office within the past 2 weeks.