Research

Evidence from tropical skin

100,000+ skin analysis samples between Nigeria and Cameroon, collected over 15+ years.

Cameroon

Seven years of research and clinical trials

Having completed her education in the USA in medical aesthetics, cosmetology, and holistic and oncology skincare, Dr Edith embarked on seven years of research and clinical trials in Cameroon, between 2010 and 2017.

The work covered between 40,000 and 50,000 skin analysis samples and identified four issues common to tropical skin: hyperpigmentation, surface dehydration, weak elasticity and over-active sebaceous activity. XCAPE by Edith Delight was formulated to address them.

First public defence. UNESCO symposium in Yaoundé, December 2022, with Cameroon's Ministry of Health.
Press interview at the UNESCO symposium, Yaoundé
Nigeria

A nationwide initiative in 36 states

TDRTI, in collaboration with the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, completed a nationwide research initiative of about 50,000 skin analysis samples.

Representatives from all 36 states were trained to collect samples and data in their own states, so the findings reflect each region. The skin database belongs to TDRTI.

Dr Edith continues local raw-material valorisation with RMRDC, for example castor oil, Artemisia annua, chitosan and kaolin.

Skin analysis sample collection training for the 36 state representatives at RMRDC, Abuja
Training session at RMRDC, Abuja
Cohort of state representatives with their Certificates of Training, Abuja
X-Skin AI

TDRTI's proprietary AI-powered skin analysis app

Developed from Dr Edith's 15 years of research on tropical skin. It assesses a person's skin, identifies the underlying concerns and recommends a suitable course of care.

  • Built on evidence. Its logic comes from 100,000+ skin analysis samples, not from data on other skin types.
  • Identifies the issues. It flags the four common tropical skin challenges.
  • Proposes solutions. It recommends products and care suited to what it finds.
  • Used in TDRTI clinics. Each client's plan starts from their own skin data.
  • Open to the public. A free version lets anyone check the condition of their skin and order products where available in their country.

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X-Skin AI: scan, report and condition scores

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