Skin Health
Skin Health Frequently Asked Questions
How does UVA, UVB, and visible light affect skin health?
Damage occurs to all layers of the skin as a result of environmental exposure. The shorter wavelengths of ultraviolet light, the UVB, have been shown to penetrate only the outermost layers, the epidermis, of the skin. Conversely, the longer wavelengths, the UVA, have been shown to penetrate through the epidermis and into the dermis. Visible light can penetrate the entire depth of the skin. Therefore, light has the potential of doing damage throughout the entire depth of the skin. This damage may be associated with a depletion of the skin's natural antioxidant system.
What role does lutein play in skin health?
As with our eyes, nature also deposits lutein throughout our skin. Research suggests that lutein may play a role in maintaining healthy skin. In fact, a recent human clinical study showed 10 mg of FloraGLO Lutein daily increased skin hydration and elasticity and decreased skin lipid peroxidation. Lipids are oily components within the skin critical to healthy skin appearance. Furthermore, they provide a barrier function that slows the loss of moisture in the skin. Lutein used in topical preparation applied to the skin showed significant improvements in these categories, and when combined with oral lutein supplements, generated even greater results than oral or topical lutein separately. This is the first research to show improvement in skin health through lutein supplementation alone.
