Micronutrient therapy
| Antioxidative plant extracts for epidermal protection | |
| The increased UV radiation exposure leads to an increased formation of reactive oxygen species, which leads to damage to connective tissue structures such as collagen and elastic fibers as well as to cellular components such as proteins, lipids or cellular and mitochondrial DNA. In contrast to naturally aged skin, light-aged skin shows a strong decrease in collagen formation and elastic fibres. In addition, more enzymes are released that degrade matrix proteins. The reduced formation of hyaluronic acid also leads to dry skin. Clinical studies document a connection between the substitution of antioxidants and the improvement of skin health. The relevant plant extracts for the protection of the skin structures have proven to be grape seed extract and green tea extract. While grape seeds are rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC), Green Tea is rich in polyphenols, catechins and epigallocatechin gallate (ECG). ECG are essential antioxidants for the epidermis and the underlying tissue structures. Another relevant plant extract for the protection of skin structures is pomegranateextrakt. |
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| Increase antioxidant protection | |
| Coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, Beta-Carotin and Vitamin C are important antioxidative nutrients to protect the skin against UV-induced oxidative stress. Vitamin C also plays an essential role in collagen storage and the repair mechanisms of the skin. Vitamin E and beta-carotene have already shown protective properties against UV-induced erythema in earlier controlled studies. | |
| support skin repair mechanisms | |
| Zinc and Copper are necessary for the production of collagen. Vitamin A is important for healthy cell division and the repair of skin damage. Pantothenic acid, in the form of coenzyme A, is necessary for the structure and function of the skin layers as well as for cell renewal. Glucosamine stimulates hyaluronic acid synthesis and accelerates wound healing, reduces wrinkling and improves skin hydration. Vitamin B6 is indispensable as coenzyme of transaminases, decarboxylases and deaminases for the amino acid metabolism. In addition, vitamin B6 is involved in the cross-linking of collagen and elastin via the enzyme lysyl oxidase. Biotin is essential for normal development and differentiation of the skin and its appendages (hair, nails). Folic Acid participates in all growth and cell division processes. Folic Acid is involved in the renewal of epithelial cells in the skin metabolism. |