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In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 60 female subjects between the ages of 35 and 60 years, treatment with an oral supplement containing a combination of antioxidants and minerals (coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, grapeseed extract, fresh maritime pine bark extract, green tea extract, D-alpha-tocopherol acetate, selenium, zinc), along with glycosaminoglycans, for a period of 12 weeks, was found to significantly reduce skin roughness and fine wrinkles (21.2% improvement), as compared to subjects in a control group (1.7% improvement). In addition, pore size and depth of skin roughness and fine wrinkles also were significantly reduced in the treatment group. No change in skin color was found. These results suggest that oral supplementation with the nutraceuticals used in this study may have a beneficial effect on health and appearance of skin
 
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“An oral nutraceutical containing antioxidants, minerals and glycosaminoglycans improves skin roughness and fine wrinkles,” Udompataikul M, Sripiroj P, et al, Int J Cosmet Sci, 2009 June 30;