Study to Evaluate the Physiological Effects on the Skin of 3 Food Supplements Versus Placebo in 40-60 Years Old Female Subjects

Randomized and Double-blind Study to Evaluate the Physiological Effects on the Skin of 3 Food Supplements Versus Placebo in 40-60 Years Old Female Subjects

The objective is to evaluate the effects on the skin of 3 foods supplements compared to placebo after daily intake for 3 months in female subjects presenting healthy skin.

Skin parameters measured are: the firmness of the skin and other biomechanical skin properties (elasticity, tonicity, density), cellulitis visibility, radiance complexion, skin condition (microrelief, skin barrier function and moisturizing)

Study design: Monocentric, randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, 3 groups in parallel.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy
• Phototype II to IV (Fitzpatrick)
• Visual skin radiance score (face) ≤ 7 (0 to 9 points numeric scale)
• Tactile skin firmness score (cheek) ≤ 7 (0 to 9 points numeric scale)
• Visual cellulite score (thigh) ≥ 3 (0 to 9 points numeric scale)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chronic pathology or systemic disorder
• Subjects presenting imperfections on the test sites
• Pregnant or who are planning to become pregnant
• Medication or condition that may interfere with tested outcomes