Abstract

Purpose: The present study was aimed at evaluating the efficacy of a natural nutraceutical ingredient in reducing the skin imperfections of the face and the body. Patients and methods: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was carried out on 66 subjects Caucasian females aged between 35 and 65 years old showing the following clinical signs: with fine lines/slightly visible wrinkles, dull skin and uneven skin tone, dark circles, eye bags, and mild to moderate cellulite-derived skin imperfections. Product efficacy was assessed by means of both non-invasive skin bioengineering techniques and anthropometric measurements. The instrumental measurements were integrated by clinical analysis carried out by a board-certified dermatologist and by a self-assessment questionnaire carried out by each subject participating in the study. Results: We reported a positive effect of the product intake both on facial and body skin imperfection. The product intake for 56 days was effective in improving the skin surface parameters, the skin moisture content, the skin radiance, the eyebags/dark circles appearance, the waistline/hips/thighs circumferences, and the cellulite-induced alteration to skin microcirculation. Conclusion: The oral supplementation with the test product represents a useful approach to address the multifactorial discomfort that is generically identified as skin imperfection.