Influence of the Systemic Application of Blue–Green Spirulina platensis Algae on the Cutaneous Carotenoids and Elastic Fibers in Vivo

Influence of the Systemic Application of Blue–Green Spirulina platensis Algae on the Cutaneous Carotenoids and Elastic Fibers in Vivo

The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of a food supplement rich in antioxidants on the antioxidant status of the skin. For this reason, the blue-green algae Spirulina platensis powder was used for oral application during eight weeks. The effect of oral application of the antiox...

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Main Authors: Maxim E. Darvin, Sora Jung, Sabine Schanzer, Heike Richter, Elke Kurth, Gisela Thiede, Martina C. Meinke, Juergen Lademann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Cosmetics
Subjects:
Stratum corneum
protection
antioxidants
resonance Raman spectroscopy
two-photon microscopy
collagen
elastin
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/2/3/302

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