Dietary Supplements and the Skin: Focus on Photoprotection and Antioxidant Activity-A Review

Autor(es)

Candido, Thalita Marcilio ; Ariede, Maira Bueno ; Lima, Fabiana Vieira ; Guedes, Luciana de Souza ; Robles Velasco, Maria Valeria ; Baby, Andre Rolim ; Rosado, Catarina

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: NUTRIENTS; v. 14, n. 6, p. 15-pg., 2022-03-01.

Resumo

Skin health is not only significantly affected by ageing, but also by other lifestyle-related factors, such as sun exposure, exercise and eating habits, smoking or alcohol intake. It is known that the cutaneous tissue can exhibit visible signs of senescence, in the form of, for example, dull complexion, loss of firmness, or changes in pigmentation. Consumers attempt to improve skin health and appearance not only by cosmetic products, but also with the consumption of food supplements. Recently, there has been an increase in the amount of food supplements with claims that are related to skin and hair health. Nevertheless, the literature is still scarce in evidence of the efficacy of this type of products. Considering this scenario, we aim in this review to assemble studies and methodologies that are directed at the substantiation of the cutaneous health claims of food supplements. For example, we reviewed those that were indicative of antioxidant properties, improvement in pigmentation disorders, increased hydration or protection against the damages caused by ultraviolet radiation. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 19/16169-0 - Estabelecimento ex vivo e in vivo de novas propriedades quimiopreventivas de filtros solares
• Beneficiário: André Rolim Baby
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular