Efficacy of a collagen hydrolysate and antioxidants-containing nutraceutical on metrics of skin health in Indian women
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The skin's aging process involves a decreased biosynthesis of extracellular matrix proteins (predominantly collagen) compounded by damage from environmental and intrinsic stressors. The Indian population is susceptible to skin damage given its geography and increasing urbanization or a genetic disposition. Previous studies have investigated nutrients such as collagen peptides, vitamins and phytonutrient-rich botanical extracts for their individual benefits on skin. AIMS: This study examined the collective effect of a proprietary blend of these nutrients (in Nutrova Collagen+Antioxidants; NCA) on skin parameters, which has not been previously studied, especially in an Indian context. PATIENTS/METHODS: 34 healthy, Indian women (mean age = 39.5 years) were given a placebo daily for 30 days to establish a baseline, followed by NCA for two intervals of 30 days. 3D image reconstruction allowed the analysis of skin topography and blemishes. Instrumental measurements also included skin firmness, elasticity, hydration, and transepidermal water loss. Clinical evaluation was used to grade blemishes, wrinkles and periorbital hyperpigmentation. RESULTS: Based on instrumental evaluation, NCA significantly reduced wrinkle width, open pores, skin roughness, and the colour of hyperpigmented blemishes, while improving skin hydration, firmness and barrier function from baseline to Day 30 and Day 60. NCA also increased elasticity at Day 30. Clinical evaluation showed that periorbital hyperpigmentation and wrinkles reduced significantly. CONCLUSION: NCA is effective for improving overall skin health in Indian women. These results show that targeted nutrient supplementation can improve skin health and further research over extended durations is merited.
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Oral supplementation with collagen hydrolysate and antioxidant-containing nutraceuticals significantly decreased wrinkle width, open pores, skin roughness, and color of hyperpigmented blemishes, and enhanced skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and barrier function, in female participants' eye skin.
“Another study showed that oral supplementation with collagen hydrolysate and antioxidant-containing nutraceuticals significantly decreased wrinkle width, open pores, skin roughness, and the color of hyperpigmented blemishes, and enhanced skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and barrier function, in female participants’ eye skin [124].”
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- Authors
- Motwani, M. S., Khan, K., Pai, A., & Joshi, R.
- Affiliations
- Ajanta Pharma (India) (IN)
- P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre (IN)
- Corresponding author
- Motwani, Meghna S.
- Venue
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2020-05-19
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 12
- Pages
- 3371-3382
- ISSN
- 1473-2130 (ISSN-L)
- 1473-2165
- OpenAlex
- W3027570110
- Cited by
- 9
- References
- 54
- Citations by year
- 2026: 2 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 1
- FWCI
- 0.55
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Keywords
- collagen peptides, antioxidants, nutraceuticals, skin aging, skin hydration, skin elasticity, skin firmness, transepidermal water loss, under-eye dark circles, wrinkles, skin topography, open pores, skin barrier function, Indian women, dietary supplementation
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Antioxidants, Collagen, Female, Humans, Skin Aging, Dietary Supplements
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