How eating plants and using sunscreen keeps skin young
Photoaging: Reversal of the Oxidative Stress Through Dietary Changes and Plant-Based Products
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Sunlight makes bad stuff in your skin that breaks down collagen and causes wrinkles. Your skin has natural shields (antioxidants) that get used up. Eating colorful plants and using special sunscreens helps rebuild those shields.
Surprising Findings
Lycopene outperformed beta-carotene in protecting skin from UV damage.
Most people assume all carotenoids are equal, and beta-carotene is the poster child for skin health—this study suggests tomatoes are more powerful than carrots for photoaging.
Practical Takeaways
Use a vitamin C + ferulic acid serum under your sunscreen every morning, and eat 1–2 servings of cooked tomatoes weekly.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Sunlight makes bad stuff in your skin that breaks down collagen and causes wrinkles. Your skin has natural shields (antioxidants) that get used up. Eating colorful plants and using special sunscreens helps rebuild those shields.
Surprising Findings
Lycopene outperformed beta-carotene in protecting skin from UV damage.
Most people assume all carotenoids are equal, and beta-carotene is the poster child for skin health—this study suggests tomatoes are more powerful than carrots for photoaging.
Practical Takeaways
Use a vitamin C + ferulic acid serum under your sunscreen every morning, and eat 1–2 servings of cooked tomatoes weekly.
Publication
Journal
Cureus
Year
2023
Authors
Reetu Hooda, Bhushan Madke, A. Choudhary