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Natural Skin Care from Elderberry?
Filed in archive Studies , Treatment by Gloria Gamat on July 5, 2007
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Elderberry or its extracts could be the next natural ingredient in skin care products. A compound found in the humble elderberry - anthocyanins - could give a natural boost to skin.

For the first time, a team of researchers led by Prof Aedin Cassidy at the University of East Anglia and Dr Paul Kroon at the Institute of Food Research, will explore whether the skin's condition is improved by anthocyanins - the compound that give berries their vibrant colors.

According to UEA's Dr Peter Curtis who is leading the project:

"We already know that a healthy diet can help protect against heart disease and skin damage, and that a mixture of similar food components have been shown to improve the skin's structure. There is also evidence that the active components have anti-inflammatory properties, which may be important in helping people stay healthy.

If the results of our study are positive, it may lead to innovations in skin health products and may also give us vital information about diets which promote healthier hearts."


Okay, let us wait and see. I am all for cosmetic/skin care products that contain natural ingredients.

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