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Trial reportFrontiers in aging2026

CaroRite™ for improving skin health and the visible signs of aging - a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Amanda Rao, Janice Pellow, David Briskey

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Trial report in Frontiers in aging, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06878001 (CaroRite™ for Improving Skin Health and the Visible Signs of Ageing, a Placebo Controlled, Double Blind, Randomised Clinical Trial), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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CaroRite™ for Improving Skin Health and the Visible Signs of Ageing, a Placebo Controlled, Double Blind, Randomised Clinical Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorRDC Clinical Pty LtdRan2025 to 2025Enrolled80ConditionsHealthy Volunteer, Skin Condition, Ageing SignsArmsCarotenoids, Placebo
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3 authors.

Amanda RaoRDC Clinical, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Janice PellowRDC Clinical, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
David BriskeyRDC Clinical, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: There is an increasing need to identify novel ingredients that can be safely utilized to enhance skin function and mitigate skin aging. Carotenoid supplementation shows promise in improving skin health and reducing signs of aging, owing to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Aim: This randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a carotenoid supplement, CaroRite™, on skin health and the visible signs of aging in healthy females. Methods: Eighty female participants aged 40-55 years were recruited and randomised to receive either CaroRite™ (containing 28-30 mg mixed carotenoids) or a placebo. Participants were instructed to take one capsule daily for 12 weeks. Outcome measures included visible signs of aging (wrinkles, skin elasticity, hydration, sebum, pigmentation, pore size, and temperature), transepidermal water loss (TEWL), dermal thickness, skin carotenoid levels, dietary carotenoid intake, and safety. Results: No significant between-group differences were observed for visible signs of aging parameters (p > 0.05). At week 12, significant between-group differences from baseline were observed for TEWL (CaroRite™ -4.58 ± 9.43 vs. placebo 0.34 ± 6.73; p = 0.011) and dermal thickness (CaroRite™ 139.50 ± 220.21 μm vs. placebo 43.90 ± 225.97 μm; p = 0.036). Skin carotenoid levels increased by 48.1% in the active group (CaroRite™ +167.09 ± 117.23 vs. placebo 9.42 ± 47.16; p < 0.001), despite no significant differences in dietary carotenoid intake between groups. Conclusion: Daily oral supplementation with CaroRite™ did not reduce the visible signs of ageing after 12 weeks, however notable improvements in skin carotenoid status, TEWL and dermal thickness was found. CaroRite™ demonstrated good bioavailability and was well tolerated. Overall, these findings support the use of CaroRite™ as part of a comprehensive approach to potentially improving skin health, particularly for enhancing skin carotenoid status and supporting underlying structural and barrier function. Clinical Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, Identifier NCT06878001.

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CaroRitecarotenoidsdermal thicknessskin agingskin healthTEWL (transepidermal water loss)

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PMID42834982
PMCPMC13634802

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