Long-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against UV-induced erythema and improves skin condition in women. – Cost Effective Supplements

Long-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against UV-induced erythema and improves skin condition in women.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16702322

Conclusion of this study

Evaluation of the skin surface showed a significant decrease of skin roughness and scaling in the high flavanol cocoa group compared with those at wk 12. Dietary flavanols from cocoa contribute to endogenous photoprotection, improve dermal blood circulation, and affect cosmetically relevant skin surface and hydration variables.