In the third part of our special series on nutricosmetics, we take a look at the science behind the ingredients positioned for skin health, from antioxidants to omega-3 oils.
Extracts from berries and pomegranate may protect the skin from the detrimental effects of UV exposure, offering interesting dietary approaches to prevent skin wrinkles, suggests a new study.
Oral supplements of lutein and zeaxanthin provided a four-fold
increase in protection from UV radiation-induced skin damage, says
a randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled, multi-centre study,
co-funded by Kemin Health.
First there were cosmeceuticals, now there are nutricosmetics -
orally-taken products to improve health and beauty that, according
to the latest market study, make up a rapidly-growing category.
The popular herbal and homeopathic remedy arnica may indeed work,
said UK scientists this week, who claim to have found a scientific
basis for the plant's anti-bruising action. The team is currently
trying to synthesise the active...
Increasing levels of selenium in the diet could protect the skin
against damage caused by ultraviolet rays from the sun, suggests
new research from Edinburgh University.
Vitamins are increasingly recognised for their role in skin health,
according to experts who yesterday highlighted the new research
showing the benefits of vitamin K and niacin.
British chemicals firm Croda Oleochemicals has introduced a new
range of exotic oils for use in skin and haircare. Based on
tropical fruits and nuts grown in the Amazon region, the Crodamazon
oils use ingredients from pequi, maracuja...
UK ingredients supplier S. Black Limited announced recently the
introduction of Ectoin from Merck KGaA, an active ingredient for
the cosmetic industry.
