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Does whey protein increase acne in men?
In this randomized trial in men who were prone to acne, daily consumption of whey protein did not exacerbate acne.
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
Examine Database References
- Pycnogenol - Marini A, Grether-Beck S, Jaenicke T, Weber M, Burki C, Formann P, Brenden H, Schönlau F, Krutmann JPycnogenol® effects on skin elasticity and hydration coincide with increased gene expressions of collagen type I and hyaluronic acid synthase in womenSkin Pharmacol Physiol.(2012)
- Red Clover Extract - Lipovac M, Chedraui P, Gruenhut C, Gocan A, Kurz C, Neuber B, Imhof MEffect of Red Clover Isoflavones over Skin, Appendages, and Mucosal Status in Postmenopausal WomenObstet Gynecol Int.(2011)
- Cat's whiskers - Vogelgesang B, Abdul-Malak N, Reymermier C, Altobelli C, Saget JOn the effects of a plant extract of Orthosiphon stamineus on sebum-related skin imperfectionsInt J Cosmet Sci.(2011 Feb)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) - Hakozaki T, Minwalla L, Zhuang J, Chhoa M, Matsubara A, Miyamoto K, Greatens A, Hillebrand GG, Bissett DL, Boissy REThe effect of niacinamide on reducing cutaneous pigmentation and suppression of melanosome transferBr J Dermatol.(2002 Jul)
- 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)
- Niacin (Vitamin B3) - Bissett DL, Oblong JE, Berge CANiacinamide: A B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearanceDermatol Surg.(2005 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)
- Bladderwrack - Fujimura T, Tsukahara K, Moriwaki S, Kitahara T, Sano T, Takema YTreatment of human skin with an extract of Fucus vesiculosus changes its thickness and mechanical propertiesJ Cosmet Sci.(2002 Jan-Feb)
- Hemp Protein - Callaway J, Schwab U, Harvima I, Halonen P, Mykkänen O, Hyvönen P, Järvinen TEfficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitisJ Dermatolog Treat.(2005 Apr)
- Ginkgo Biloba - P Chuarienthong, N Lourith, P LeelapornpisidClinical efficacy comparison of anti-wrinkle cosmetics containing herbal flavonoidsInt J Cosmet Sci.(2010 Apr)
- Astaxanthin - Tominaga K, Hongo N, Karato M, Yamashita ECosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjectsActa Biochim Pol.(2012)
- Boswellia - Alessandra Pedretti, Rossana Capezzera, Cristina Zane, Elena Facchinetti, Piergiacomo Calzavara-PintonEffects of topical boswellic acid on photo and age-damaged skin: clinical, biophysical, and echographic evaluations in a double-blind, randomized, split-face studyPlanta Med.(2010 Apr)
- Green Tea Extract - Heinrich U, Moore CE, De Spirt S, Tronnier H, Stahl WGreen tea polyphenols provide photoprotection, increase microcirculation, and modulate skin properties of womenJ Nutr.(2011 Jun)
- Astaxanthin - Ito N, Seki S, Ueda FThe Protective Role of Astaxanthin for UV-Induced Skin Deterioration in Healthy People-A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled TrialNutrients.(2018 Jun 25)
- 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)