Nutricosmetics on the way up

COSSMA: What modern active ingredients are particularly effective when it comes to slowing down the ageing process?

Dr Meike Streker, Cosmetic Scientist, Consultant, Lecturer: Niacinamide for example strengthens the skin barrier and reduces transepidermal water loss significantly. Moreover, it increases the synthesis of epidermal lipids such as ceramides or free fatty acids. When it is combined with adequate sun protection, it helps prevent and correct the damage caused by urban aggressors including UV radiation and pollution.

What ingredients help to optimise the skin and have a lasting effect?

Combining topical application and oral intake of ingredients is the modern way to an efficient anti-ageing treatment. Thus, the demand for nutricosmetics is increasing. We know the effects of supplements such as vitamin A or β-carotene. □They protect eye health, support immunity, relieve inflammation and keep skin glowing. In addition, in the past few years, bioactive collagen peptides have moved into the focus of biochemical and cosmetic research. Taken orally, they increase the skin’s moisture significantly, reduce wrinkles and improve elasticity over the entire body. With a regime of added topical treatments you can save time while keeping the skin in good condition.