Improvement of skin barrier strength could lead to healthy and youthful appearance. “Beauty inside-out” approach using nutraceuticals such as tomato derived carImprovement of skin barrier strength could lead to healthy and youthful appearance. “Beauty inside-out” approach using nutraceuticals such as tomato derived carotenoids to support skin barrier strength could be of benefit to the ageing … Continued
Our previous double-blinded, placebo-controlled cross-over study indicated that a nutritional supplement named lycopene-rich tomato nutrient complex (TNC) can protect from UVA1-induced (340–400 nm) and UVA- (320–400 nm)/UVB-induced (280–320 nm) upregulation of molecular markers associated with oxidative stress, inflammation, and ageing.
Oral carotenoids and polyphenols have been suggested to induce photo-protective effects. The aim of the study was to test whether the combination of carotenoids and polyphenols produce greater protective effects from UV-induced damage to skin cells. Such damage is characterized by inflammation and oxidative stress; thus, the photo-protective effect can be partially explained by modulating … Continued
Healthy and a youthful appearance is a common desire of the aging population. “Beauty from within” involves using nutrition and nutraceuticals to support skin function for reducing and reversing signs of aging such as wrinkles, pigmentary changes, skin laxity, and dullness. Carotenoids possess strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities and are effective in improving skin barrier … Continued
Carotenoids are suitable photoprotectants, and beta-carotene supplements are used for protection against ultraviolet (UV) light-induced erythema. Protective effects are also observed when carotenoids are provided with the diet. Here, we investigated the photoprotective effects of synthetic lycopene in comparison with a tomato extract (Lyc-o-Mato) and a drink containing solubilized Lyc-o-Mato (Lyc-o-Guard-Drink). With these different sources, … Continued
Increasing evidence suggests photoprotection by oral supplementation with β-carotene and lycopene.