Skin and Scalp Health Benefits of a Specific Botanical Extract Blend: Results from a Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study in Urban Outdoor Workers

August 2024 in “ Cosmetics ”

Vincenzo Nobile, Enza Cestone, Sabrina Ghirlanda, Andrea Poggi, Pau Navarro, Adrián Muñoz, Jonathan Jones, Nuria Caturla

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Studysummary This study found that a 12-week regimen of a botanical supplement significantly improved skin and scalp health in women exposed to high pollution, enhancing factors like skin radiance, moisturization, and reducing wrinkle depth and scalp redness compared to a placebo.

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