Featured Topics: Skin Health
Correlation between Prenatal Exposure to Phthalates and Eczema in Male Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study suggests that prenatal exposure to certain phthalates including di-isobutyl phthalate (DiBP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DiNP), may contribute to the development of eczema in early childhood. Phthalates are plasticizers that adds...
BioCell Collagen Supplementation Associated with Reduced Signs of Skin Aging
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a BioCell Collagen, a combination of hydrolyzed collagen type II, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid, reduced visible and measurable markers of facial skin aging, including crow’s feet and lines and wrinkle depth....
Vitamin A Intake and Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Is there an Association?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse association between vitamin A and carotenoid intake and risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. The greatest risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma (SSC) of the skin are age, fair skin and ultraviolet...
BioCell Collagen Protects against UVB-induced Photoaging in Mice
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that supplementation with BioCell Collagen®, a novel hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage with chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid, reduces UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice. The skin, a functioning organ vital...
Oral Collagen Improves Skin Hydration, Elasticity and Wrinkles in Women
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A fish-derived collagen peptide (LMWCP) improves skin elasticity, hydration and wrinkling in UVB radiation-damaged skin. There are two main contributors to the aging of skin, intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Intrinsic aging arises...
Uses of Apple Polyphenol for the Skin
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, twelve weeks of supplementation with an apple polyphenol reduced ultraviolet irradiation induced skin pigmentation in healthy women. The skin is not only the largest organ of the human body, but it also safe guards...
Microneedling Effective in the Treatment of Facial and Nonfacial Scars
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the benefits of microneedling for various facial and nonfacial scars across a broad range of skin phototypes. An increasingly popular cosmetic practice, microneedling involves using a dermaroller...
Subcision and Microneedling a Treatment Combination for Acne Scars
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The combination of needling and subcision was associated with improvement in grade 4 atrophic (indented) acne scars of participants with acne vulgaris. More than 90 % of adolescents and 12-14% of adults have acne vulgaris, a long-term skin...
Herbal Extracts for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Acne Vulgaris
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Herbal extracts may be a new therapeutic option for non-drug users with mild to moderate acne vulgaris. Clinical trials have provided many therapeutic options for acne treatment; however, it continues to be a common inflammatory disease...
Pomegranate Juice Extract Protects Against UVB-Induced Skin Damage
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Daily oral pomegranate consumption may lead to enhanced protection from UV photodamage. Both in vitro and in vivo studies have validated the ability of pomegranate to reduce UVB-induced skin damage when applied topically or consumed. The ...
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