According to studies, consuming foods rich in beta-carotene helps protect the skin from UV damage.
Carotenoids such as beta-carotene or lycopene are effective antioxidants that scavenge singlet molecular oxygen and peroxyl radicals generated during photooxidation. Protection against UV light-induced erythema can be achieved by ingesting a commonly consumed dietary source of lycopene. Such protective effects of carotenoids have also been demonstrated in cell culture. In vitro data indicate that there is an optimal level of protection for each carotenoid. 1
Carotenoids, a class of phytonutrients, have been well established to boost the skin's innate resistance against ultraviolet (UV) B-induced erythema (sunburn). Recent studies have demonstrated that carotenoids also provide photoprotection against UVA-induced pigmentation. 2
References:
1. Wilhelm Stahl, Helmut Sies, Carotenoids and protection against solar UV radiation Skin Pharmacol Appl Skin Physiol, PMID: 12239422 DOI: 10.1159/000064532. Sep-Oct 2002;15(5):291-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12239422/
2. Sudhir M Baswan, Allison E Klosner, Cathy Weir, Dawna Salter-Venzon, Kevin W Gellenbeck, Jesse Leverett, Jean Krutmann. Role of ingestible carotenoids in skin protection: A review of clinical evidence. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2021 Nov;37(6):490-504. doi:10.1111/phpp.12690. Epub 2021 May 20. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33955073/
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