observational
    2016

    Ability of sodium copper chlorophyllin complex to repair photoaged skin by stimulation of biomarkers in human extracellular matrix

    McCook JP, Stephens TJ, Jiang LI, Law RM, Gotz V

    Published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

    Methodology

    Open-label clinical study with biomarker analysis of topical sodium copper chlorophyllin complex on photoaged facial skin.

    Key Findings

    Topical chlorophyllin was associated with increased extracellular matrix biomarkers and clinical improvement in photoaged skin appearance.

    Conclusions

    Preliminary evidence that topical chlorophyllin affects skin matrix biomarkers.

    Limitations

    Uncontrolled, small sample, industry-affiliated authors, no oral supplementation data.

    Supplements Studied

    Chlorophyll
    Compound

    Topical sodium copper chlorophyllin increased extracellular matrix biomarkers in photoaged skin.

    Copper
    Mineral

    Topical chlorophyllin was associated with increased extracellular matrix biomarkers and clinical improvement in photoaged skin appearance.

    Outcomes Measured

    Topical chlorophyllin was associated with improvement in photoaged skin appearance.

    Study Details

    Year:2016
    Sample Size:12
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:3/10

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