Protective effect of red orange extract supplementation against UV-induced skin damages: photoaging and solar lentigines

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Vol. 13; no. 2; pp. 151 - 157
• Main Authors: Puglia, Carmelo, Offerta, Alessia, Saija, Antonella, Trombetta, Domenico, Venera, Cardile
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.06.2014
• Subjects: Adult; anti-aging; Antioxidants - therapeutic use; Citrus sinensis; Dietary Supplements; Erythema - etiology; Erythema - prevention & control; Humans; Lentigo - etiology; Lentigo - metabolism; Lentigo - prevention & control; Melanins - biosynthesis; Middle Aged; oral supplementation; Phytotherapy; Plant Extracts - therapeutic use; Radiation Injuries - prevention & control; red orange; skin; Skin - drug effects; Skin - radiation effects; Skin Aging - drug effects; Skin Aging - radiation effects; solar lentigo; Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects; skin; anti-aging; red orange; solar lentigo; oral supplementation

Summary Background Exposure of the skin to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiations causes important oxidative damages that result in clinical and hystopathological changes, contributing to premature skin aging. Hyperpigmented lesions, also known as age spots, are one of the most visible alterations in ski...