Ultraviolet (UV) light exposure is the primary factor responsible for skin photoaging, affecting all the skin layers, mainly through the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), activation of inflammatory responses, and apoptosis. In keeping with this evidence, exogenous supplementation with dietary antioxidants has been shown to provide photoprotective benefits. Moreover, oral administration of hyaluronic acid (HA) has been proved to reduce the signs of aged skin, such as wrinkles, and increase hydration and elasticity. The combination of different biologically active substances in order to slow down the onset of skin aging could represent a promising preventive strategy against photoaging. In the present study, we investigated the effects of a dietary supplement (IALUTEC® RED), consisting of high-molecular-weight HA (HMW-HA) combined with red orange extract (ROC-Red Orange Complex® ), in human fibroblasts exposed to ultra violet light B-induced oxidative stress. Our study suggests that, in fibroblasts exposed to UVB light, IALUTEC® RED is active in decreasing both the inflammatory response and the generation of ROS, two events that are involved in skin photoaging.
Keywords: UVB; anti-inflammatory; antioxidants; hyaluronic acid; red orange extract; skin aging.
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