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Daily oral consumption of one avocado enhances the elasticity and firmness of the facial skin in healthy women.

2022 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology Avocado Consumption Increased Skin Elasticity and Firmness in Women ‐ A Pilot Study
Henning SM, Guzman JB, Thames G, Yang J, Tseng CH, Heber D, Kim J, Li Z

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A Clinical Study published in 2022 in the journal Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that Daily oral consumption of one avocado enhances the elasticity and firmness of the facial skin in healthy women. Thirty-nine healthy overweight women ranging from 27 to 73 years of age, with skin types classified as Fitzpatrick II-IV, were involved in an 8-week study. They were grouped into two: one group ate an avocado daily while the other maintained their usual diet. The assumption was to examine if the daily intake of avocado could alleviate skin aging. Clinical assessments, specifically concerning facial skin characteristics such as firmness, pigmentation, and hydration, were done using a testing tool, called a cutometer, at specific points on the face (forehead and under the eye). The minimal erythema dose was also determined using a standard systematic approach at the inner arm. In analyzing the results, it was observed that skin firmness and elasticity, specifically on the forehead, improved significantly for those who consumed an avocado daily over the 8-week trial period when compared to their state at the beginning. No noticeable changes were recorded in skin hydration, pigmentation, or resistance to UVB radiation amongst the women in the avocado group relative to the control group. That being said, over time, variations in skin conditions such as melanin, sebum, and erythema were observed in both groups.

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