A non-invasive way to enhance cosmetic efficacy by associating a cosmetic serum with a nanochip tapping.
Summary
In a split-face in vivo study of 60 women over 8 weeks, a nanochip tapping device significantly augmented the anti‑aging serum’s improvements in wrinkles, fine lines, radiance, and hydration versus serum alone, without compromising stratum corneum integrity. Participants reported ease-of-use and perceived benefits.
Key Findings
- Split-face in vivo study (n=60) showed significant improvements with serum alone (p<0.001 across measures) after 8 weeks.
- Combining serum with a nanochip tapping device further amplified wrinkle reduction, nasolabial fold smoothness, and firmness.
- No adverse effects on stratum corneum integrity; high user acceptance and perceived benefits.
Clinical Implications
Clinicians can counsel patients that nanochip tapping may safely enhance outcomes of topical anti-aging regimens; however, product/device specificity and longer-term effects should be considered.
Why It Matters
Demonstrates device–cosmetic synergy in a noninvasive, at-home context with objective improvements and safety, informing consumer products and clinical counseling.
Limitations
- Randomization/blinding not described; potential bias
- Single product/device; generalizability and long-term durability unknown
Future Directions
Randomized, blinded split-face trials with longer follow-up, device parameter optimization, and exploration across diverse formulations and skin types.
Study Information
- Study Type
- Cohort
- Research Domain
- Treatment
- Evidence Level
- III - Nonrandomized split-face comparative cohort
- Study Design
- OTHER