In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy and Tolerability of a Non-Hydroquinone, Multi-Action Skin Tone Correcting Cream

July 2019 | Volume 18 | Issue 7 | Original Article | 642 | Copyright © July 2019


Pearl E. Grimes MD,a David H. McDaniel MD,b Mitchell Wortzman PhD,c Diane Nelson RN MPHc

aVitiligo & Pigmentation Institute of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

bMcDaniel Institute of Anti-Aging Research, Virginia Beach, VA

cskinbetter science LLC, Phoenix, AZ 

the overall quality of skin. This new, non-hydroquinone skin tone correcting cream represents an effective, non-irritating treatment option for patients with photodamage seeking to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and improve the overall quality of their skin.

DISCLOSURES

Pearl E. Grimes, MD: Director, Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California; Division of Dermatology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA: Investigator for skinbetter science. David H. McDaniel, MD: Director, McDaniel Institute of Anti-Aging Research and McDaniel Laser and Cosmetic Center; Co-Director, Hampton University Skin of Color Research Institute, Hampton, VA; Adjunct Professor, School of Science, Hampton University, Hampton, VA; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University, Department of Biological Sciences, Norfolk, VA: Investigator and Consultant for skinbetter science. Mitchell Wortzman, PhD: Employee of skinbetter science. Diane B. Nelson, RN, MPH: Employee of skinbetter science.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We would like to thank Lynne Kolton Schneider, PhD, for her editorial assistance on this manuscript.

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AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCE

Diane Nelson RN MPH diane.nelson@skinbetter.com
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