New Role Of Vitamin C In Skin Protection; Relevance To The Cosmetics Industry

ScienceDaily (Sep. 9, 2009) — Researchers at the University of Leicester and Institute for Molecular and Cellular Biology in Portugal studied new protective properties of vitamin C in cells from the human skin, which could lead to better skin regeneration.

The work, by Tiago Duarte, Marcus S. Cooke and G. Don Jones, found that a form of Vitamin C helped to promote wound healing and also helped protect the DNA damage of skin cells. Their findings have been published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine.

This report is the latest in a long line of publications from these researchers, at the University of Leicester, concerning vitamin C. Previously, the group has published evidence that DNA repair is upregulated in people consuming vitamin C supplements. The researchers have now provided some mechanistic evidence for this, in cell culture, using techniques such as Affymetrix microarray, for looking at gene expression, and the ‘Comet’ assay to study DNA damage and repair. Read the rest of this entry…

The word is still not out regarding anti aging supplements or supplements for skin however, I for one am a big advocate mostly because of how they make me feel.

If I sleep well, maintain my weight, and have more energy to exercise, then obviously my entire body including my skin will reap the benefits.

Treating my skin from the inside along with using only natural skin products on the outside, ensures that I am not accelerating the process of my already aging skin. Since beginning my journey with supplements, I have taken 10 years off my looks, stopped the progression of gum disease, sleep like a baby, and no longer take naps in the afternoon. That’s enough for me. At 46, I feel better than I did at 30.

The photo on the left from flickr is titled “healthy or insane?” I say insane, but healthy.

The following are just a few supplements for skin; most will also affect your entire well being. Visit the Vitamin Shoppe. The knowledge you gain may change your life. Everyone is different therefore you must find the supplements for skin that are right for you and of course, you should consult your doctor before adding any of these supplements to your diet. Read the rest of this entry…