U Beauty skincare

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Research behind U Beauty's key ingredients

• Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence

  Hyaluronic acid · Dermatologic Therapy, 2022

• Topical use of dexpanthenol in skin disorders

  Panthenol · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2002

• Tailoring of Retinyl Palmitate-Based Ethosomal Hydrogel as a Novel Nanoplatform for Acne Vulgaris Management: Fabrication, Optimization, and Clinical Evaluation Employing a Split-Face Comparative Study

  Retinyl palmitate · International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2021

• The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study

  Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

• The anti-wrinkle efficacy of argireline, a synthetic hexapeptide, in Chinese subjects: a randomized, placebo-controlled study

  Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2013

• A new topical panthenol-containing emollient: Results from two randomized controlled studies assessing its skin moisturization and barrier restoration potential, and the effect on skin microflora

  Panthenol · The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2017

• Comparative study of efficacy and safety of 45% mandelic acid versus 30% salicylic acid peels in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris

  Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

• Structural characterization and in vivo evaluation of retinyl palmitate in non-ionic lamellar liquid crystalline system

  Retinyl palmitate · Colloids and Surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 2011

• High molecular compounds (polysaccharides and proanthocyanidins) from Hamamelis virginiana bark: influence on human skin keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation and influence on irritated skin

  Witch hazel leaf extract · Phytochemistry, 2001

• The efficacy of glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene vs adapalene monotherapy in mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: a double-blinded within-person comparative study

  Glycolic acid · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

• Anti-Wrinkle Efficacy of Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid-Based Microneedle Patch with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Epidermal Growth Factor on Korean Skin

  Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Annals of Dermatology, 2019

• Comparison of clinical efficacies of sodium ascorbyl phosphate, retinol and their combination in acne treatment

  Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2009

• Clay jojoba oil facial mask for lesioned skin and mild acne--results of a prospective, observational pilot study

  Jojoba seed oil · Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012

• Chemical peels for acne vulgaris: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

  Mandelic acid · BMJ Open, 2018

• Topical application of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis L.) wax enhances the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid and reduces inflammation in the ex-vivo human skin organ culture model

  Jojoba seed oil · Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024

• The efficacy study of the combination of tripeptide-10-citrulline and acetyl hexapeptide-3. A prospective, randomized controlled study

  Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2017

• Assessment of Combined Ascorbyl Palmitate (AP) and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (SAP) on Facial Skin Sebum Control in Female Healthy Volunteers

  Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Drug Research, 2017

• Randomized prospective study of low-dose isotretinoin alone and combination with salicylic acid and mandelic peel against acne tarda

  Mandelic acid · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022

• Comparative physicochemical stability and clinical anti-wrinkle efficacy of transdermal emulgel preparations of 5% sodium ascorbyl phosphate and or ascorbic acid on human volunteers

  Sodium ascorbyl phosphate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

• The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites

  Retinyl palmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013

• The anti wrinkle efficacy of synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) in Chinese Subjects

  Acetyl hexapeptide-8 · Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2013

• Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of a Panthenol-Enriched Mask for Skin Barrier Recovery After Facial Laser Treatment: Results of a Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Study

  Panthenol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025

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