Evaluation of Efficacy and Tolerance of a Nighttime Topical Antioxidant Containing Resveratrol, Baicalin, and Vitamin E for Treatment of Mild to Moderately Photodamaged Skin
December 2014 | Volume 13 | Issue 12 | Original Article | 1467 | Copyright © December 2014
Patricia Farris MD,a Margarita Yatskayer MS,b Nannan Chen PhD,b Yevgeniy Krol BS,c Christian Oresajo PhDb
aDepartment of Dermatology, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
bL’Oréal Research and Innovation, Clark, NJ
cSkinceuticals, NewYork, NY
Abstract
Resveratrol is an effective anti-aging molecule with diverse biologic activity. It functions as a dual antioxidant that can neutralize free
radicals and increase intrinsic antioxidant capacity. Additionally resveratrol increases mitochondrial biogenesis and has anti-inflammatory,
anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer activity. In this paper we will focus on the use of topically applied resveratrol using a proprietary blend
containing 1% resveratrol, 0.5% baicalin, and 1% vitamin E. This stabilized high concentration formulation demonstrates percutaneous
absorption and alterations in gene expression such as hemoxygenase-1 (HO-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGFA), and collagen
3 (COL3A1). Clinical assessment showed a statistically significant improvement in fine lines and wrinkles, skin firmness, skin elasticity,
skin laxity, hyperpigmentation, radiance, and skin roughness over baseline in 12 weeks. Ultrasound measurements in the periorbital area
showed an average improvement of 18.9% in dermal thickness suggesting significant dermal remodeling. These studies confirm that
topical resveratrol, baicalin, and vitamin E are valuable ingredient that can be used for skin rejuvenation.J Drugs Dermatol. 2014;13(12):1467-1472.