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. 2023 Jun 24;15(6):e40892. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40892

Table 1. Plant-derived antioxidants and their effects on skin parameters.

  Improved photoprotection Improved pigmentation Improved texture Improved wrinkle appearance Improved hydration Improved elasticity Improved microcirculation References
Pine bark extract X X X   X X   [4-7]
Cocoa X   X X     X [8-11]
Turmeric               [12-14]
Polypodium leucotomos X X     X X   [15-18]
Ferulic acid         X   X [19,20]
Astaxanthin X X X X X X   [22,23]
Lutein X X           [24,25]
Zeaxanthin X X X X X     [24,27]
Lycopene X X X X X X   [25,26]
Paprika         X     [28]
Glutathione   X   X X     [29,30]
Aloe sterols     X X X X   [31,33]
Melon concentrate X             [34]