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Collagen for skin rejuvenation
In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, supplementing with collagen was found to improve markers of skin aging. However, collagen was often combined with other supplements, making it hard to say how much collagen was responsible for the effect.
Polar lipids from wheat may improve skin characteristics
Soy protein may improve facial skin appearance in postmenopausal women
Fruit and fruit extracts may improve skin hydration
Fighting wrinkles with a cream containing 1-monoeicosapentaenoin
Examine Database References
- Moringa - Ali A, Akhtar N, Chowdhary FEnhancement of human skin facial revitalization by moringa leaf extract creamPostepy Dermatol Alergol.(2014 May)
- Rose Hip - Phetcharat L, Wongsuphasawat K, Winther KThe effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder, containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin wrinkles, moisture, and elasticityClin Interv Aging.(2015 Nov 19)
- Vitamin A - Weiss JS, Ellis CN, Headington JT, Tincoff T, Hamilton TA, Voorhees JJTopical tretinoin improves photoaged skin. A double-blind vehicle-controlled studyJAMA.(1988 Jan 22-29)
- Ginkgo Biloba - P Chuarienthong, N Lourith, P LeelapornpisidClinical efficacy comparison of anti-wrinkle cosmetics containing herbal flavonoidsInt J Cosmet Sci.(2010 Apr)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) - Bissett DL, Oblong JE, Berge CANiacinamide: A B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearanceDermatol Surg.(2005 Jul)
- Astaxanthin - Tominaga K, Hongo N, Fujishita M, Takahashi Y, Adachi YProtective effects of astaxanthin on skin deteriorationJ Clin Biochem Nutr.(2017 Jul)
- Vitamin A - Kafi R, Kwak HS, Schumacher WE, Cho S, Hanft VN, Hamilton TA, King AL, Neal JD, Varani J, Fisher GJ, Voorhees JJ, Kang SImprovement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)Arch Dermatol.(2007 May)
- Vitamin A - Weinstein GD, Nigra TP, Pochi PE, Savin RC, Allan A, Benik K, Jeffes E, Lufrano L, Thorne EGTopical tretinoin for treatment of photodamaged skin. A multicenter studyArch Dermatol.(1991 May)
- Coenzyme Q10 - Žmitek K, Pogačnik T, Mervic L, Žmitek J, Pravst IThe effect of dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 on skin parameters and condition: Results of a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind studyBiofactors.(2017 Jan 2)