Skin Health

    Researchedby:
    Nick Milazzo
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Skin health refers to the integrity of skin function. Healthy skin maintains a barrier between the external environment and the inside of the body, and is characterized as smooth, moisturized, clear of blemishes, and radiant.

    Skin Health falls under the Skin, Hair, & Nails category.

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    2,542 participants in 46 trials and 1 meta-analysis

    Examine Database: Skin Health

    Vitamin A
    Vitamin K
    Astaxanthin
    Cocoa Extract
    Coenzyme Q10
    Fish Oil
    Ginkgo Biloba
    Niacin (Vitamin B3)
    Phlebodium aureum
    Vitamin E
    Aloe Vera
    Bladderwrack
    Boswellia
    Calendula Officinalis
    Cat's whiskers
    Chia seeds
    Gotu Kola
    Grape Seed Extract
    Green Tea Extract
    Hemp Protein
    King Oyster
    Moringa
    Peppermint
    Pycnogenol
    Raspberry Ketone
    Resveratrol
    Rose Essential Oil
    Rose Hip
    Saffron
    White Mulberry

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    Examine Database References

    1. Cortisol - Fukada M, Kano E, Miyoshi M, Komaki R, Watanabe TEffect of "rose essential oil" inhalation on stress-induced skin-barrier disruption in rats and humansChem Senses.(2012 May)
    2. Bruising - Kovács RK, Bodai L, Dobozy A, Kemény LLack of the effect of topical vitamin K on bruising after mechanical injuryJ Am Acad Dermatol.(2004 Jun)
    3. Bruising - Shah NS, Lazarus MC, Bugdodel R, Hsia SL, He J, Duncan R, Baumann LThe effects of topical vitamin K on bruising after laser treatmentJ Am Acad Dermatol.(2002 Aug)
    4. Erythema - W W Lou, A T Quintana, R G Geronemus, M C GrossmanEffects of topical vitamin K and retinol on laser-induced purpura on nonlesional skinDermatol Surg.(1999 Dec)
    5. Erythema - Cohen JL, Bhatia ACThe role of topical vitamin K oxide gel in the resolution of postprocedural purpuraJ Drugs Dermatol.(2009 Nov)
    6. Skin Quality - 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)
    7. Skin Quality - P Chuarienthong, N Lourith, P LeelapornpisidClinical efficacy comparison of anti-wrinkle cosmetics containing herbal flavonoidsInt J Cosmet Sci.(2010 Apr)
    8. Blood Flow - Boelsma E, Lamers RJ, Hendriks HF, van Nesselrooij JH, Roza LEvidence of the regulatory effect of Ginkgo biloba extract on skin blood flow and study of its effects on urinary metabolites in healthy humansPlanta Med.(2004 Nov)
    9. Skin Quality - 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)
    10. Skin Quality - 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)
    11. Skin Quality - 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)
    12. Skin Quality - Tominaga K, Hongo N, Karato M, Yamashita ECosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on humans subjectsActa Biochim Pol.(2012)
    13. Skin Elasticity - Tominaga K, Hongo N, Fujishita M, Takahashi Y, Adachi YProtective effects of astaxanthin on skin deteriorationJ Clin Biochem Nutr.(2017 Jul)
    14. Skin Quality - 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)
    15. Skin Quality - 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)
    16. Skin Quality - 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)
    17. Skin Dryness - Griffiths CE, Kang S, Ellis CN, Kim KJ, Finkel LJ, Ortiz-Ferrer LC, White GM, Hamilton TA, Voorhees JJTwo concentrations of topical tretinoin (retinoic acid) cause similar improvement of photoaging but different degrees of irritation. A double-blind, vehicle-controlled comparison of 0.1% and 0.025% tretinoin creamsArch Dermatol.(1995 Sep)
    18. Hyperpigmentation - Griffiths CE, Goldfarb MT, Finkel LJ, Roulia V, Bonawitz M, Hamilton TA, Ellis CN, Voorhees JJTopical tretinoin (retinoic acid) treatment of hyperpigmented lesions associated with photoaging in Chinese and Japanese patients: a vehicle-controlled trialJ Am Acad Dermatol.(1994 Jan)
    19. Skin Quality - 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)
    20. Skin Quality - 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)
    21. Skin Quality - 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)
    22. Skin Quality - Bissett DL, Oblong JE, Berge CANiacinamide: A B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearanceDermatol Surg.(2005 Jul)
    23. Skin Quality - 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)
    24. Skin Quality - Hanayama M, Mori K, Ishimoto T, Kato Y, Kawai JEffects of an ergothioneine-rich Pleurotus sp. on skin moisturizing functions and facial conditions: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.Front Med (Lausanne).(2024)
    25. Scar Healing - Baumann LS, Spencer JThe effects of topical vitamin E on the cosmetic appearance of scarsDermatol Surg.(1999 Apr)
    26. Scar Healing - Jenkins M, Alexander JW, MacMillan BG, Waymack JP, Kopcha RFailure of topical steroids and vitamin E to reduce postoperative scar formation following reconstructive surgeryJ Burn Care Rehabil.(1986 Jul-Aug)
    27. Erythema - Rhodes LE, Shahbakhti H, Azurdia RM, Moison RM, Steenwinkel MJ, Homburg MI, Dean MP, McArdle F, Beijersbergen van Henegouwen GM, Epe B, Vink AAEffect of eicosapentaenoic acid, an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, on UVR-related cancer risk in humans. An assessment of early genotoxic markersCarcinogenesis.(2003 May)
    28. Erythema - Rhodes LE, O'Farrell S, Jackson MJ, Friedmann PSDietary fish-oil supplementation in humans reduces UVB-erythemal sensitivity but increases epidermal lipid peroxidationJ Invest Dermatol.(1994 Aug)
    29. Polymorphic Light Eruptions - Caccialanza M, Percivalle S, Piccinno R, Brambilla RPhotoprotective activity of oral polypodium leucotomos extract in 25 patients with idiopathic photodermatosesPhotodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed.(2007 Feb)
    30. UV Skin Damage - Middelkamp-Hup MA, Pathak MA, Parrado C, Goukassian D, Rius-Díaz F, Mihm MC, Fitzpatrick TB, González SOral Polypodium leucotomos extract decreases ultraviolet-induced damage of human skinJ Am Acad Dermatol.(2004 Dec)
    31. UV Skin Damage - S Prahl, T Kueper, T Biernoth, Y Wöhrmann, A Münster, M Fürstenau, M Schmidt, C Schulze, K-P Wittern, H Wenck, G-M Muhr, T BlattAging skin is functionally anaerobic: importance of coenzyme Q10 for anti aging skin careBiofactors.(2008)
    32. UV Skin Damage - Žmitek K, Pogačnik T, Mervic L, Žmitek J, Pravst IThe effect of dietary intake of coenzyme Q10 on skin parameters and condition: Results of a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind studyBiofactors.(2017 Jan 2)
    33. Skin Dryness - Se Kyoo Jeong, Hyun Jung Park, Byeong Deog Park, Il-Hwan KimEffectiveness of Topical Chia Seed Oil on Pruritus of End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients and Healthy VolunteersAnn Dermatol.(2010 May)
    34. Skin Dryness - Yoon HS, Kim JR, Park GY, Kim JE, Lee DH, Lee KW, Chung JHCocoa Flavanol Supplementation Influences Skin Conditions of Photo-Aged Women: A 24-Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled TrialJ Nutr.(2016 Jan)
    35. Skin Dryness - Mogollon JA, Boivin C, Lemieux S, Blanchet C, Claveau J, Dodin SChocolate flavanols and skin photoprotection: a parallel, double-blind, randomized clinical trialNutr J.(2014 Jun 27)
    36. Skin Dryness - Heinrich U, Neukam K, Tronnier H, Sies H, Stahl WLong-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against UV-induced erythema and improves skin condition in womenJ Nutr.(2006 Jun)
    37. Skin Dryness - Shiva Golmohammadzadeh, Mahmoud Reza Jaafari, Hossein HosseinzadehDoes saffron have antisolar and moisturizing effects?Iran J Pharm Res.(Spring 2010)
    38. Skin Dryness - Ali A, Akhtar N, Chowdhary FEnhancement of human skin facial revitalization by moringa leaf extract creamPostepy Dermatol Alergol.(2014 May)
    39. Skin Dryness - Phetcharat L, Wongsuphasawat K, Winther KThe effectiveness of a standardized rose hip powder, containing seeds and shells of Rosa canina, on cell longevity, skin wrinkles, moisture, and elasticityClin Interv Aging.(2015 Nov 19)
    40. Skin Dryness - Akhtar N, Zaman SU, Khan BA, Amir MN, Ebrahimzadeh MACalendula extract: effects on mechanical parameters of human skin.Acta Pol Pharm.(2011)
    41. Skin Elasticity - Harada N, Okajima K, Narimatsu N, Kurihara H, Nakagata NEffect of topical application of raspberry ketone on dermal production of insulin-like growth factor-I in mice and on hair growth and skin elasticity in humansGrowth Horm IGF Res.(2008 Aug)
    42. Hyperpigmentation - Glen Alvin, Nino Catambay, Ailynne Vergara, Maria Jasmin JamoraA comparative study of the safety and efficacy of 75% mulberry (Morus alba) extract oil versus placebo as a topical treatment for melasma: a randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled trialJ Drugs Dermatol.(2011 Sep)
    43. Hyperpigmentation - Yamakoshi J, Sano A, Tokutake S, Saito M, Kikuchi M, Kubota Y, Kawachi Y, Otsuka FOral intake of proanthocyanidin-rich extract from grape seeds improves chloasmaPhytother Res.(2004 Nov)
    44. Wound Healing - Paocharoen VThe efficacy and side effects of oral Centella asiatica extract for wound healing promotion in diabetic wound patientsJ Med Assoc Thai.(2010 Dec)
    45. Acne Symptoms - Gabriella Fabbrocini, Stefania Staibano, Giuseppe De Rosa, Valeria Battimiello, Nunzio Fardella, Gennaro Ilardi, Maria Immacolata La Rotonda, Amelia Longobardi, Marialuisa Mazzella, Maria Siano, Francesco Pastore, Valerio De Vita, Maria Luisa Vecchione, Fabio AyalaResveratrol-containing gel for the treatment of acne vulgaris: a single-blind, vehicle-controlled, pilot studyAm J Clin Dermatol.(2011 Apr 1)
    46. Nipple Cracks - Melli MS, Rashidi MR, Nokhoodchi A, Tagavi S, Farzadi L, Sadaghat K, Tahmasebi Z, Sheshvan MKA randomized trial of peppermint gel, lanolin ointment, and placebo gel to prevent nipple crack in primiparous breastfeeding womenMed Sci Monit.(2007 Sep)
    47. Psoriasis Symptoms - Gok Metin Z, Helvaci A, Gulbahar Eren MEffects of Aloe vera in adults with mucocutaneous problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis.J Adv Nurs.(2021-Mar)