The skin is involved in sensitivity and provides protection against microorganisms, chemicals and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As a result, skin may experience changes such as photoaging, immune dysfunction and inflammation, which may even affect our health.
In addition to topical skin care products, nutraceuticals represent a promising strategy for skin health. Nutraceuticals can act at all levels of skin physiology to improve skin health, skin repair and reduce skin aging, as well as relieve certain skin disorders.
Protheragen Nutraceuticals is committed to providing quality nutritional supplements for skin health to help you cope with skin problems.
Common Nutrients for Skin Health
Several of the most common nutrients, including vitamins A, C, B2, B3, B7, copper, iodine, and zinc, have been approved for use in the EU with authorized skin health claims, exemplified below. [1]
Nutrients Classified by Function
Some nutrients have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, provide protection from sun damage, support healthy skin, collagen synthesis and cell renewal, and promote skin hydration, as listed below. [2]
| Functions | Nutrient Examples |
|---|
| Antioxidant Protection |
Dietary antioxidant compounds such as catechins in green tea, anthocyanins in dark berries, bioflavonoids in citrus fruits, carotenoids (such as lycopene and lutein in tomatoes), red wine of resveratrol and genistein in soy, which are good for skin health. |
| Anti-Inflammatory Effect |
Some plants and their extracts, such as curcumin and ginger, are valuable in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases by modulating the balance of lipid-inflammatory mediators. |
| Light Protection Properties |
The intake of specific nutrients can be used to prevent UV-induced erythema, such as carotenoids, tocopherols, ascorbic acid, flavonoids and n-3 fatty acids. |
| Collagen Synthesis Optimization |
Some nutrients are essential for healthy collagen biosynthesis, such as vitamin C and dietary copper. |
| Skin Cell Renewal |
Vitamin A promotes epidermal differentiation, regulates dermal growth factor, modulates sebaceous gland activity, and inhibits androgen formation, and is therefore essential for skin cell renewal. Zinc contributes to the correct structure of proteins and cell membranes, improving wound healing. |
| Increased hydration |
Oral collagen peptide supplementation increases skin hydration and dermis collagen density. Pycnogenol supplements have been found to increase skin moisture and elasticity. |
Related Research Information
A review evaluated the effects of prebiotics and prebiotics on the normal function of healthy skin and their role in the prevention and treatment of skin diseases. For example, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are the most commonly used probiotics and are thought to regulate skin inflammation, treat atopic dermatitis (AD) and prevent allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). [3]
References
- Spiro. (2018). "Nutraceuticals and skin appearance: Is there any evidence to support this growing trend?" Nutrition Bulletin 43(1), 10–45.
- Kim Pearson. (2018). "Nutraceuticals and skin health: key benefits and protective properties," Journal of Aesthetic Nursing 7(1), 35-40.
- Vasiliki Lolou. (2019). "Functional Role of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Skin Health and Disease," Fermentation 5(2), 41.
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