Skin Aging

Aging Process

Also known as: Photoaging, Wrinkles

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Skin Aging in the research literature.

SpinachProtects against
Skin biopsies from women randomized to daily spinach salad showed increased collagen production, increased elasticity, and decreased wrinkles
Source: How Not to Age
Tomato PasteProtects against
10 weeks of tomato paste reduced sunburn redness by 40%
Source: How Not to Age
Cocoa PowderProtects against
Less than 1 tablespoon/day
Daily cocoa increased skin blood flow within 2 hours; 12 weeks reduced UV redness by 25% and improved thickness/density/hydration; 24 weeks improved elasticity and decreased wrinkle depth
Source: How Not to Age
Green TeaProtects against
EGCG equivalent of 11 cups/day showed significant photoprotection over 3 months; 5 cups/day equivalent did not; green tea compounds deposit in human skin
Source: How Not to Age
HoneybushProtects against
Fermented honeybush extract showed skin anti-aging effects in a randomized double-blind trial
Source: How Not to Age
AlmondsProtects against
Pilot study showed almond consumption may affect skin lipids and wrinkles
Source: How Not to Age
FlaxseedsImproves
Flaxseed and borage oil supplements modulated skin condition in women
Source: How Not to Age
MangoProtects against
Pilot study on mango fruit intake and facial wrinkles in postmenopausal women
Source: How Not to Age
RosemaryProtects against
Rosemary and grapefruit polyphenol combination showed skin photoprotective and anti-aging effects
Source: How Not to Age
Vegan DietProtects against
Vegan patients showed better skin healing, less scarring, better laser treatment outcomes, and improved collagen synthesis gene expression vs omnivores
Source: How Not to Age
Whole-Food Plant-Based DietProtects against
Review on the role of whole-food plant-based diet in preventing and reversing skin aging
Source: How Not to Age
Fermented MilkImproves
Consumption of fermented milk helps to increase Bifidobacterium leading to reduction of phenol and its ill effects on skin
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Honeybush TeaImproves
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook
AlmondsImproves
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook
Cocoa PowderImproves
Source: The How Not to Age Cookbook
AvocadoProtects against
inflammation-fighting fatty acids and vitamins that protect our skin
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
OlivesProtects against
help protect your skin
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Collagen PeptidesImproves
collagen not only for its creamy texture, but also for its powerful health benefits, like improved skin elasticity and joint-pain relief
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to Skin Aging in the research.

CarotenoidsProtects against
Dietary carotenoid deposition in skin gives a golden glow preferred as healthiest-looking; increase in facial attractiveness from eating more fruits and vegetables
Source: How Not to Age
NicotinamideImproves
Topical 5% nicotinamide: 5% reduction in wrinkles and slowed blotchiness/spots/sallowness; improved skin elasticity; described as one of best studied cosmeceuticals for anti-aging
Source: How Not to Age
Soy IsoflavonesImproves
Oral soy isoflavone aglycone and S-equol improved aged skin in women
Source: How Not to Age
LycopeneProtects against
Cutaneous lycopene concentration correlated with skin roughness
Source: How Not to Age
Apple PolyphenolsImproves
Apple polyphenol supplements improved skin conditions in healthy women
Source: How Not to Age
NiacinamideProtects against
Topical niacinamide reduced yellowing, wrinkling, red blotchiness, and hyperpigmented spots in aging facial skin
Source: How Not to Age
CollagenImproves
Oral collagen supplementation described as having weak evidence; safety concerns about heavy metal contamination raised
Source: How Not to Age
Vitamin AProtects against
Vitamin A and its metabolites promote new deposition of collagen and prevent its degradation, addressing wrinkled appearance and atrophy of aged skin
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Vitamin CProtects against
Vitamin C, as a natural antioxidant, is effective in preventing and treating skin ageing. It stimulates the barrier function of endothelial cells, protects keratinocytes from UV radiation.
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
ProbioticsProtects against
Lactobacillus plantarum: significant enhancement in skin elasticity, reduction in wrinkle depth with improvement in skin moisture content and gloss (12-week human trial).
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
LuteolinProtects against
Luteolin could be useful in skin protection against UV-induced photoaging
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
ApigeninProtects against
Apigenin can inhibit UV-induced cytotoxicity and prevent signs of skin aging in vivo
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
PuerarinProtects against
Puerarin blocks aging phenotype in cultured human dermal fibroblasts
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
BiotinProtects against
biotin, which can keep our skin strong and elastic, they provide many anti-aging benefits
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Recipes That May Help

Sources

How Not to Age
How Not to Die
Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
The How Not to Age Cookbook
The Young Forever Cookbook