Number of Participants with Adverse Events
Number of participants with adverse events will be reported. An adverse event is any untoward medical occurrence in a clinical study participant temporally associated with the clinical investigation, whether or not the event has a causal relationship to the participants' participation in the trial. It is therefore any unfavorable and unintended sign (including an abnormal finding), symptom, or disease that occurs during the trial. This can include any occurrence that is new in onset, an aggravation of severity/ frequency of a baseline condition, or abnormal results of diagnostic procedures, including laboratory test abnormalities.
Improvement in Assessment of Melasma Color Intensity Using Chroma Meter CR 400 at Day 28
Melasma color intensity will be measured using chroma meter. Measurements will be performed both in area with melasma chosen by dermatologist, as documented in CRF during the eligibility assessment, and in an adjacent region (without the presence of melasma). Statistical improvement will be measured as (reduction in value of "b" parameter and increase in value of "L" and ITA parameters) versus baseline (D1) and Day 28 by an Anova model followed by Fisher's least significant difference (LSD) multiple comparison test. The color space L *, a *, b * was developed as a method of expressing colors in terms of numbers. The color space corresponds to perceived color characterization. L * stands for brightness (100 corresponds to white and 0 corresponds to black and b * indicates blue-yellow coloration. By determining values L * and b * of a color, it is possible to calculate individual topology angle (ITA). The lighter the skin, the higher the ITA.
Improvement in Assessment of Melasma Color Intensity Using Chroma Meter CR 400 at Day 56
Melasma color intensity will be measured using chroma meter. Measurements will be performed both in area with melasma chosen by dermatologist, as documented in CRF during the eligibility assessment, and in an adjacent region (without the presence of melasma). Statistical improvement will be measured as (reduction in value of "b" parameter and increase in value of "L" and ITA parameters) versus baseline (D1) and Day 28 by an Anova model followed by Fisher's LSD multiple comparison test. The color space L *, a *, b * was developed as a method of expressing colors in terms of numbers. The color space corresponds to perceived color characterization. L * stands for brightness (100 corresponds to white and 0 corresponds to black and b * indicates blue-yellow coloration. By determining values L * and b * of a color, it is possible to calculate ITA (individual topology angle). The lighter the skin, the higher the ITA.
Improvement in Assessment of Melasma Color Intensity Using Chroma Meter CR 400 at Day 84 +/- 2
Melasma color intensity will be measured using chroma meter. Measurements will be performed both in area with melasma chosen by dermatologist, as documented in CRF during the eligibility assessment, and in an adjacent region (without the presence of melasma). Statistical improvement will be measured as (reduction in value of "b" parameter and increase in value of "L" and ITA parameters) versus baseline (D1) and Day 28 by an Anova model followed by Fisher's LSD multiple comparison test. The color space L *, a *, b * was developed as a method of expressing colors in terms of numbers. The color space corresponds to perceived color characterization. L * stands for brightness (100 corresponds to white and 0 corresponds to black and b * indicates blue-yellow coloration. By determining values L * and b * of a color, it is possible to calculate ITA (individual topology angle). The lighter the skin, the higher the ITA.
Number of Participants with Improvement From Baseline in Melasma, and Wrinkles and Fine lines Assessed Using the Visia-CR Facial Imaging Booth at Day 28
Facial images will be captured using the Visia CR Facial Imaging Booth. Three images per participant will be captured: right lateral, left lateral and frontal using the Standard 1, Standard 2, Cross Polarized and RBX (Brown) filters.The captured images will be further analyzed using specific image analysis software to evaluate the intensity and size of melasma, and wrinkles and fine lines.
Number of Participants with Improvement From Baseline in Melasma, and Wrinkles and Fine lines Assessed Using the Visia-CR Facial Imaging Booth at Day 56
Facial images will be captured using the Visia CR Facial Imaging Booth. Three images per participant will be captured: right lateral, left lateral and frontal using the Standard 1, Standard 2, Cross Polarized and RBX (Brown) filters.The captured images will be further analyzed using specific image analysis software to evaluate the intensity and size of melasma, and wrinkles and fine lines.
Number of Participants with Improvement From Baseline in Melasma, and Wrinkles and Fine lines Assessed Using the Visia-CR Facial Imaging Booth at Day 84 +/- 2
Facial images will be captured using the Visia CR Facial Imaging Booth. Three images per participant will be captured: right lateral, left lateral and frontal using the Standard 1, Standard 2, Cross Polarized and RBX (Brown) filters.The captured images will be further analyzed using specific image analysis software to evaluate the intensity and size of melasma, and wrinkles and fine lines.
Number of Participants With Improvement From Baseline in Quality of Life as Assessed by the Melasma Quality of Life Scale (MELASQOL) at Day 28
The MELASQol assesses the effect melasma has on the quality of life of sufferers on a scale of 1-10, where 1=not bothered at all, 2=not bothered most of the time,3=not bothered sometimes,4= neutral,5=sometimes bothered,6=Mostly bothered and 7=bothered all the time to 7 (bothered all of the time) rating the 10 questions. A total score is generated which ranges from 10 to 70. The lower the score, the better the participant's quality of life.
Number of Participants With Improvement From Baseline in Quality of Life as Assessed by the Melasma Quality of Life Scale (MELASQOL) at Day 56
The MELASQol assesses the effect melasma has on the quality of life of sufferers on a scale of 1-10, where 1=not bothered at all, 2=not bothered most of the time,3=not bothered sometimes,4= neutral,5=sometimes bothered,6=Mostly bothered and 7=bothered all the time to 7 (bothered all of the time) rating the 10 questions. A total score is generated which ranges from 10 to 70. The lower the score, the better the participant's quality of life.
Number of Participants With Improvement From Baseline in Quality of Life as Assessed by the Melasma Quality of Life Scale (MELASQOL) at Day 84 +/- 2
The MELASQol assesses the effect melasma has on the quality of life of sufferers on a scale of 1-10, where 1=not bothered at all, 2=not bothered most of the time,3=not bothered sometimes,4= neutral,5=sometimes bothered,6=Mostly bothered and 7=bothered all the time to 7 (bothered all of the time) rating the 10 questions. A total score is generated which ranges from 10 to 70. The lower the score, the better the participant's quality of life.
Participant's Self-perceived Questionnaire to Assess their Perception of the Color/Tone of Sunscreen
Participants will apply the investigational products on their faces, one product on each half-face to see how the color of each product will look in relation to their skin tone, and then choose the product that best suits their skin color.
Participant's Self-perceived Questionnaire to Assess the Clinical Effectiveness of the Sunscreen on Day 28
Participant's self-perceived questionnaire to assess the clinical effectiveness of the sunscreen on Day 28 will be reported. Participants will answer 3 questions and rate as: totally disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree and totally agree.
Participant's Self-perceived Questionnaire to Assess the Clinical Effectiveness of the Sunscreen on Day 84 +/- 2
Participant's self-perceived questionnaire to assess the clinical effectiveness of the sunscreen on Day 84 +/- 2 will be reported. Participants will answer 14 questions and rate as: totally disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree and totally agree.
Testimonial Regarding the Experience with Sunscreen
A testimonial regarding the experience with sunscreen will be provided by the participants through an open question at the end of the study. The purpose is to know their opinion and experience using this product during the study.
Topical Tolerability as Assessed by the Dermatologist
Topical tolerability will be assessed using skin reaction intensity evaluation scale. Skin Reaction Intensity Evaluation Scale is a composite evaluation of any irritation/reaction subscoring for erythema, peeling, vesiculation, and edema. The scale ranges from 0=absent to 4=intense.
Number of Participants with Improvement From Baseline in Melasma by mMASI Scale as Assessed by the Dermatologist
The modified mMASI scale (Area and Severity Index) will be used. The evaluation is performed under standard lighting (day light). The modified mMASI scale score is calculated by subjectively assessing two factors: area of involvement (A) and darkening (D), with the forehead (f), right malar region (rm), left malar region (lm), and chin (c), corresponding to 30%, 30%, 30%, and 10% of the total face, respectively. The grading range is from 0 to 24, and the area of involvement (A) and darkening (D) are graded as described below:Area of Involvement (A): 0= absent, 1 = <10%, 2 = 10%-29%, 3 = 30%-49%, 4 = 50%-69%, 5 = 70%-89%, 6 = 90%-100% and Darkening (D):0= absent, 1 = very light, 2 = light, 3= significantly, 4 = severe.
Clinical Efficacy Evaluations as Assessed by the Dermatologist on Day 28
It is a clinical evaluation of the participant's face performed by a dermatologist according to a predefined scale. The attributes evaluated will be: wrinkles, and fine lines. A 10-point ordinal scale (0 to 9) developed by study site will be used where 0 = Absent and 9 = Numerous.Therefore, because it is an ordinal scale, the points in between do not have an established definition.
Dermatologists have been trained to evaluate and classify grades 1, 2, and 3 as "mild", grades 4, 5, and 6 as "moderate", and grades 7, 8, and 9 as "severe". Between these grades there is a small variation that is identified by the trained dermatologists, and which are taken into consideration to define the classification of the evaluated attribute (wrinkles/fine lines).
Clinical Efficacy Evaluations as Assessed by the Dermatologist on Day 56
It is a clinical evaluation of the participant's face performed by a dermatologist according to a predefined scale. The attributes evaluated will be: wrinkles, and fine lines. A 10-point ordinal scale (0 to 9) developed by study site will be used where 0 = Absent and 9 = Numerous.Therefore, because it is an ordinal scale, the points in between do not have an established definition.
Dermatologists have been trained to evaluate and classify grades 1, 2, and 3 as "mild", grades 4, 5, and 6 as "moderate", and grades 7, 8, and 9 as "severe". Between these grades there is a small variation that is identified by the trained dermatologists, and which are taken into consideration to define the classification of the evaluated attribute (wrinkles/fine lines).
Clinical Efficacy Evaluations as Assessed by the Dermatologist on Day 84 +/- 2
It is a clinical evaluation of the participant's face performed by a dermatologist according to a predefined scale. The attributes evaluated will be: wrinkles, and fine lines. A 10-point ordinal scale (0 to 9) developed by study site will be used where 0 = Absent and 9 = Numerous.Therefore, because it is an ordinal scale, the points in between do not have an established definition.
Dermatologists have been trained to evaluate and classify grades 1, 2, and 3 as "mild", grades 4, 5, and 6 as "moderate", and grades 7, 8, and 9 as "severe". Between these grades there is a small variation that is identified by the trained dermatologists, and which are taken into consideration to define the classification of the evaluated attribute (wrinkles/fine lines).