The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the äKwä 6-step skincare system by measuring skin moisture level, fine lines and wrinkles, porphyrin count, red spots, and red vasculature counts over a 30-day period.

The äKwä 6-step skincare system is comprised of various skincare products intended to be applied both morning and night. Some of the notable ingredients included in the product formulas are fermented green tea water, other ferments, niacinamide, antioxidants, and a variety of natural plant extracts. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the äKwä 6-step skincare system by measuring skin moisture level, fine lines and wrinkles, porphyrin count, red spots, and red vasculature counts over a 30-day period.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals could participate who were at least 18 years old and in good health.

Exclusion Criteria:

• had allergies or contraindications to any ingredient of products,
• had a history of any acute or chronic disease that could interfere with or increase the risk of study participation
• had any medical procedures, such as laser resurfacing, or plastic surgery to the test sites within the last 12 months (including Botox, Restylyn, or other fillers)
• chronic skin allergies (dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis)
• had been treated for skin cancer within the last 12 months or have damaged skin near the facial area (e.g., sunburn, tattoos, scars, or other disfigurations)
• pregnant or planning to become pregnant in the following 12 weeks, or lactating