Cranberry-based beverage offers a new path to smoother, more resilient skin by boosting elasticity and protecting against UV damage, particularly in women over 40. Study: Polyphenol-Rich Cranberry Beverage Positively Affected Skin Health, Skin Lipids, Skin Microbiome, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress in Women in a Randomized Controlled Trial. Image Credit: nadianb / Shutterstock.
com In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients , researchers assess the impact of a polyphenol-rich cranberry beverage on skin health, lipids, and microbiome in women. Can polyphenols slow skin aging? Skin aging occurs through intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms. Intrinsic aging results from the natural accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROSs) over time, whereas extrinsic aging arises due to external factors like sun exposure, pollution, and smoking.
Both processes can be attributed to oxidative stress, inflammation, and advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Cranberry polyphenols improved skin elasticity on both the face and forearm, with the greatest effects seen in women over 40, suggesting a strong anti-aging potential for skin. The skin microbiota, which comprises bacteria, fungi, and viruses, is crucial for immune function and skin homeostasis.
Polyphenols, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, have been studied for their positive effects on skin aging. However, further research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects of polyphenol-rich cranb.