In-vitro
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
In-vitroCurrent issues in molecular biology2024
Research Facts
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
In-vitro · Preliminary · 2024
Findings

After 12 weeks, people who consumed cacao powder saw measurable improvements in skin hydration and visible reduction in wrinkles. Lab tests showed cacao's antioxidants boosted hyaluronic acid production (which holds moisture) and ramped up collagen while blocking an enzyme that creates wrinkles.

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

Researchers tested cacao powder both in lab-grown skin cells exposed to UV damage and in real people with aged skin over a 12-week period.

Funded By

Funding not disclosed in abstract