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Classification by causes of dark circles and appropriate evaluation method of dark circles

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Publisher:: Skin Research and Technology (Park SR, et al.)
Source type:: Journal · study
Last checked:: 2026-11-11
URL:: https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.12258

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Evidence: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled split-face trial, 24 people with mixed-type dark circles used a test product containing 3% vitamin C, 0.1% vitamin A and 0.5% vitamin E for eight weeks. Brightness (L*), melanin index and image-analysis lightness improved significantly on the treated side compared with the placebo side.