Nutritional supplement

Composition
One capsule contains:

• Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid  - 15 mg
• Lycopene                                       - 2,5 mg
• Lutein esters                                   -  3 mg
• Beta gluconate                                - 50 mg
• Vitamin E                                        - 10 mg
• Zinc                                               -  5 mg
• Vitamin C                                        - 30 mg
• Selenium                                      - 100 mcg

Available for use:
• in order to increase solidity and elasticity of the skin,
• in order to reduce corrugation of the skin.

Influence of active materials
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a biopolymer of mucopolisaccharides type. It can be found as sodium salt. Hyaluronic acid interacts with proteins and water, participates in biological processes. The elasticity, solidity, smoothness and gentleness of the skin are increased because of the interaction of hyaluronic acid with water. Hyaluronic acid accelerates renewal processes of tissues cells, also it distinguishes for angiogenesis influence, improves microcirculation. Hyaluronic acid decreases dryness and itching of the skin, burning sensation, stimulates reproduction of new skin cells and healing of skin wounds. Hyaluronic acid can help to keep the skin smooth and elastic.
Lycopene
Permanent effect of ultraviolet rays on the skin stimulates formation of free radicals, which condition skin burns, untimely ageing, even skin cancer. With the help of clinical researches it was proven that lycopene credibly protects from ultraviolet rays. Stahl and others have proven that lycopene distinguishes for strong antioxidative influence. Eichler and others have proven that lycopene distinguishes for photoprotective influence by neutralizing free radicals and suppressing lipids peroxidation. Lycopene, beta carotene and lutein were prescribed for people to use. Later fibroblasts of human skin were affected by ultraviolet rays for 20 minutes. Mentioned antioxidants decreased formation of free radicals for 40-50 %. The formation was determined by ultraviolet rays.
Lutein
The skin, affected by sun rays, is getting old and wrinkled; appear dark marks. Too intensive UV radiation evokes skin flush, inflammation, destroy proteins, which are important for maintenance of skin tone. Air pollution and UV radiation generates coming of free radicals and violation of skin cells. This effect is called „photoageing“. Lutein distinguishes for protective influence on the skin. It is widely written that carotenoids concentrate in the skin. Subject to concentration of carotenoids emerges weaker or stronger photoprotective influence. Large doses of vitamins C, E and carotenoids in a complex give better protection from skin inflammation, induced by UV radiation, than all mentioned materials separately. For 2 months were observed 50 people, who smoked and had dry skin. It was noticed that in case of using lutein together with other antioxidants, the skin was better humidified and protected.
Beta glucanes
In the outside layer of the skin there are approximately 5 % of macrofages. These cells block the access of microorganisms through skin barrier and produce „factor of epidermis development“, which stimulates renewal of skin cells. Beta glucanes increase vitality of epidermis cells, block production of inflammatory mediators, retards ageing of the skin, protects skin from harmful influence of ultraviolet rays, polluted environment, microorganisms and smoking.
Beta carotene
Beta carotene is one of the strongest carotenoids. It is an important antioxidant. It protects skin cells from harmful influence of free radicals, helps to keep the skin healthy, retards ageing processes.
Vitamins C and E
Protects the skin from harmful influence of free radicals, sun, harmful materials and smokes of cigarettes.
Zinc
Zinc strengthens immune system, improves healing of wounds, and suppresses inflammation.

Dosage:
To take 1 capsule 1-2 times per day.

Literature:
Alaluf S, et al. Dietary carotenoids contribute to normal human skin color and UV photosensitivity. J Nutr 132: 399-403, 2002.
Mireles-Rocha H, et al. UVB photoprotection with antioxidants: effects of oral therapy with d-alpha-tocopherol and ascorbic acid on the minimal erythema dose. Acta Derm Venereol 82:21-4, 2002.
Stahl, W et al. Carotenoids and carotenoids plus vitamin E protect against ultraviolet light-induced erythema in humans. Am J Clin Nutr 71:795-8, 2000.
Morganti P, et al. Protective effects of oral antioxidants on skin and eye function. SkinMed 3:310-16, 2004.