Natural Compounds with Beneficial Effects on Skin Collagen Type I and Mechanisms of Their Action

The skin, as the largest external organ, is exposed to many environmental factors, such as sunlight and pollution, as well as some synthetic ingredients in cosmetic products used in excess by most people of all ages throughout their lives. Under the influence of these factors and with age, the amoun...

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Main Authors: Wioleta Żynda, Agnieszka Ruczaj, Anna Galicka
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/4/389
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description The skin, as the largest external organ, is exposed to many environmental factors, such as sunlight and pollution, as well as some synthetic ingredients in cosmetic products used in excess by most people of all ages throughout their lives. Under the influence of these factors and with age, the amount of the key building protein, collagen type I, decreases, which leads to a deterioration in the appearance and condition of the skin. Currently, when the average life expectancy increases, the esthetic aspect and maintaining healthy skin are particularly important. In the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, attempts have long been made to prevent skin aging by the application of products containing natural compounds, mainly due to their high antioxidant activity. This review collects natural compounds, mainly polyphenols, with stimulating and protective effects on collagen type I in human skin fibroblasts, along with a description of the mechanisms of their action. Some of them have been tested on mice and rats, as well as in clinical trials, and in most cases, the results have been very promising. Nevertheless, there is still a need for an intensification of clinical studies in order to determine their appropriate dosage, safety, and effectiveness.
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spelling doaj-art-3aada341967a46d58036e16e6fa8d0032025-08-20T02:24:42ZengMDPI AGAntioxidants2076-39212025-03-0114438910.3390/antiox14040389Natural Compounds with Beneficial Effects on Skin Collagen Type I and Mechanisms of Their ActionWioleta Żynda0Agnieszka Ruczaj1Anna Galicka2Department of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2A, 15-222 Bialystok, PolandDepartment of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2A, 15-222 Bialystok, PolandDepartment of Medical Chemistry, Medical University of Bialystok, ul. Mickiewicza 2A, 15-222 Bialystok, PolandThe skin, as the largest external organ, is exposed to many environmental factors, such as sunlight and pollution, as well as some synthetic ingredients in cosmetic products used in excess by most people of all ages throughout their lives. Under the influence of these factors and with age, the amount of the key building protein, collagen type I, decreases, which leads to a deterioration in the appearance and condition of the skin. Currently, when the average life expectancy increases, the esthetic aspect and maintaining healthy skin are particularly important. In the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries, attempts have long been made to prevent skin aging by the application of products containing natural compounds, mainly due to their high antioxidant activity. This review collects natural compounds, mainly polyphenols, with stimulating and protective effects on collagen type I in human skin fibroblasts, along with a description of the mechanisms of their action. Some of them have been tested on mice and rats, as well as in clinical trials, and in most cases, the results have been very promising. Nevertheless, there is still a need for an intensification of clinical studies in order to determine their appropriate dosage, safety, and effectiveness.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/4/389collagen type Iskinfibroblastsagingpolyphenols
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Antioxidants
collagen type I
skin
fibroblasts
aging
polyphenols
title Natural Compounds with Beneficial Effects on Skin Collagen Type I and Mechanisms of Their Action
title_full Natural Compounds with Beneficial Effects on Skin Collagen Type I and Mechanisms of Their Action
title_fullStr Natural Compounds with Beneficial Effects on Skin Collagen Type I and Mechanisms of Their Action
title_full_unstemmed Natural Compounds with Beneficial Effects on Skin Collagen Type I and Mechanisms of Their Action
title_short Natural Compounds with Beneficial Effects on Skin Collagen Type I and Mechanisms of Their Action
title_sort natural compounds with beneficial effects on skin collagen type i and mechanisms of their action
topic collagen type I
skin
fibroblasts
aging
polyphenols
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