The Role of Cacao Powder in Enhan…and In Vitro Study.

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The Role of Cacao Powder in Enhancing Skin Moisture and Reducing Wrinkles: A 12-Week Clinical Trial and In Vitro Study.
Sang Gyu Lee, Ngoc Ha Nguyen, Young In Lee, Inhee Jung, In Ah Kim, Hyunsook Jang + 2 more
Current issues in molecular biology · 2024
Findings

A 12-week study found that cacao powder meaningfully improved skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in people with aged skin. In lab tests, cacao's antioxidants boosted hyaluronic acid production (which helps skin hold moisture) and increased collagen while blocking an enzyme that causes wrinkles.

Design
In-vitro
Evidence
Preliminary
Journal
Current issues in molecular biology
Ingredients studied