Cited by 1,092Skin Protection and AgingPhytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plantsAdvancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery

Effects of Aloe Sterol Supplementation on Skin Elasticity, Hydration, and Collagen Score: A 12-Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial

Tanaka, Miyuki, Yamamoto, Yuki, Misawa, Eriko, Nabeshima, Kazumi, Saito, Marie, Yamauchi, Koji, Abe, Fumiaki, Furukawa, Fukumi·2016·Skin Pharmacology and Physiology

Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Our previous study confirmed that Aloe sterol stimulates collagen and hyaluronic acid production in human dermal fibroblasts. This study aims to investigate whether Aloe sterol intake affects skin conditions. METHODS: We performed a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effects of oral Aloe sterol supplementation on skin elasticity, hydration, and the collagen score in 64 healthy women (age range 30-59 years; average 44.3 years) who were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or an Aloe sterol-supplemented yogurt. Skin parameters were measured and ultrasound analysis of the forearm was performed. RESULTS: ANCOVA revealed statistical differences in skin moisture, transepidermal water loss, skin elasticity, and collagen score between the Aloe sterol and placebo groups. The gross elasticity (R2), net elasticity (R5), and biological elasticity (R7) scores of the Aloe sterol group significantly increased with time. In addition, skin fatigue area F3, which is known to decrease with age and fatigue, also increased with Aloe sterol intake. Ultrasound echogenicity revealed that the collagen content in the dermis increased with Aloe sterol intake. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that continued Aloe sterol ingestion contributes to maintaining healthy skin.

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  • Oral supplementation with aloe sterol also significantly increased skin elasticity, hydration, and collagen score in women's inner forearm skin.

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Authors
Tanaka, M., Yamamoto, Y., Misawa, E., Nabeshima, K., Saito, M., Yamauchi, K., Abe, F., & Furukawa, F.
Affiliations
  • Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd. (Japan) (JP)
  • Wakayama Medical University (JP)
Venue
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology
Publisher
S. Karger AG
Published
2016
Volume
29
Issue
6
Pages
309-317
ISSN
  • 1422-2868 (ISSN-L)
  • 1660-5527
  • 1660-5535
OpenAlex
W2573540928
Cited by
1,092
References
71
Citations by year
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FWCI
113.12
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Phytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plants
  • Life Sciences › Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics › Pharmaceutical Science › Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery
Keywords
dietary supplementation, skin elasticity, skin hydration, transepidermal water loss, collagen content, skin collagen, skin aging, Aloe vera, women
MeSH terms
Administration, Oral, Adult, Aloe, Collagen, Double-Blind Method, Elasticity, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Skin, Sterols, Water, Dietary Supplements

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