Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with Elasten® resulted in 28% increase in skin hydration, 26.8% reduction in roughness, as well as significant improvement in skin density and elasticity. As we age, our skin’s natural elasticity and...
Lycopene-Rich Tomato Nutrient Complex Protects against UV Radiation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lycoderm, a carotenoid-rich tomato nutrient, significantly protected against UVB-induced erythema and significantly reduced skin inflammation by attenuating levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNFα and IL-6. In a previous...
Topical Retinyl Palmitate May Increase Risk of Ultraviolet Radiation-Induced Skin Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control cream groups, mice who were exposed to SSL and were administered the retinyl palmitate creams developed skin tumors earlier and had increased incidences of multiple squamous cell skin neoplasms....
Intake of Collagen Peptide Reduces Signs of Photoaging Skin
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Collagen peptides derived from catfish skin significantly improved skin hydration, wrinkling and elasticity of sun-damaged skin in the participating 40 to 60 year old women. Aging caused by exposure to UV rays accelerates the...
Glutathione Improves Skin Pigmentation and Wrinkles
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to the placebo lotion, a ten-week application of 2% oxidized glutathione lotion (GSSG) significantly decreased pigmentation and wrinkling and improved skin moisture and smoothness in the participating women. According to the...
Supplementation with Bioactive Collagen Peptides Benefits Skin
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Four weeks daily supplementation with specific collagen peptides significantly improved skin elasticity and demonstrated a more pronounced improvement effect in a subgroup of women over 50 years of age compared to younger women. The outer...
Rosemary and Grapefruit Combination Help Preserve Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of rosemary and grapefruit extract significantly improves wrinkling and elasticity in the photo damaged skin of the 90 participating middle-aged women. Sun exposure has been proven to elicit numerous health benefits,...
Dietary Astaxanthin Protects Against UVA-Induced Skin Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Astaxanthin supplementation significantly improved wrinkle formation and skin moisturization in the participating six-week old hairless mice. As the outermost barrier of the body, the skin, through continuous direct...
Nicotinamide for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing with nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) for twelve months resulted in significant reductions in squamous-cell carcinomas, basal-cell carcinomas and pre-cancerous actinic keratosis of 30%, 20%, and 13% respectively in the group of...
Honey Improves Rosacea Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants who applied a topical cream consisting of medical grade kanuka honey saw significant improvement in rosacea symptoms. Rosacea is a skin condition that affects about 14 million Americans and is common in women, those...
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