Oral Supplementation of Astaxanthin on Skin Photoaging, Hydration and Elasticity

Description

This study is a double-blind placebo controlled study to assess whether oral astaxanthin can improve skin hydration, skin elasticity, improve skin pigmentation, and reduce facial redness.

Conditions

Photoaging

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Study overview

This study is a double-blind placebo controlled study to assess whether oral astaxanthin can improve skin hydration, skin elasticity, improve skin pigmentation, and reduce facial redness.

Double Blind Placebo Controlled Oral Supplementation of Astaxanthin on Skin Photoaging, Hydration and Elasticity

Oral Supplementation of Astaxanthin on Skin Photoaging, Hydration and Elasticity

Condition
Photoaging
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Sacramento

Integrative Skin Science and Research, Sacramento, California, United States, 95819

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Females who are 30 to 55 years of age
  • * Half of the women will have Fitzpatrick skin type 1-3 and the other half of the women will have Fitzpatrick skin type 4-6
  • * Individuals with a known allergy to astaxanthin or other carotenoids (such as zeaxanthin, lutein, lycopene).
  • * Individuals who are unwilling to discontinue carotenoid supplementation for at least 1 month prior to enrollment
  • * Individuals unwilling to restrict intake of foods like shrimp, salmon, mangos, carrots, and tomatoes during the study.
  • * New supplementation within 4 weeks with tocopherol
  • * Individuals who are unwilling to stay consistent with a facial cleansing regimen.
  • * Those who are unwilling to discontinue topical hydroquinone, retinoid or benzoyl peroxide for 2 weeks prior to enrollment
  • * Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • * Individuals who have changed any of their hormonal based contraception within 3 months prior to joining the study.
  • * Current tobacco smoker or a tobacco smoking history of greater than 10 pack-years

Ages Eligible for Study

30 Years to 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Integrative Skin Science and Research,

Raja Sivamani, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Integrative Skin Science and Research

Study Record Dates

2023-12-31