Nutricosmetics, a rapidly expanding sector
Nutricosmetics, an innovative fusion of nutrition and cosmetics, meets growing demand from consumers concerned about their overall health and the beauty of their skin. This discipline aims to prevent and reduce skin aging through targeted nutritional ingredients that work from within.
A recent study published in Food Science & Nutrition (Tranchida N. et al., 20251) highlights the potential of dietary antioxidants to protect the skin from oxidative damage, a major factor in skin aging.
Faced with this trend, professionals in the nutraceutical and agri-food industries have a strategic lever at their disposal to design innovative and scientifically validated products that meet consumer expectations.
Skin aging and the role of dietary antioxidants
Mechanisms of skin aging
Skin aging results from a combination of intrinsic factors (age, genetics) and extrinsic factors (UV exposure, pollution, oxidative stress). Oxidative stress causes an accumulation of free radicals that damage skin cells, altering collagen, elastin, and hydration.
Contributions of the study by Tranchida et al. (2025)
The systematic review analyzes the impact of dietary antioxidants—vitamins C and E, polyphenols, carotenoids, selenium—on maintaining skin health. The authors emphasize that:
- These nutrients limit oxidative damage and improve cell repair.
- They help maintain the skin’s firmness, elasticity, and hydration.
- However, their effectiveness depends on the bioavailability and synergy between the molecules.
This scientific review confirms the major benefits of a nutricosmetic approach based on robust evidence.
Challenges and opportunities for nutraceuticals and agri-food
Development of innovative formulations
- Targeted dietary supplements: incorporating specific antioxidants from natural sources for prolonged action.
- Functional enriched foods: drinks, bars, or snacks with nutricosmetic benefits, combining pleasure and effectiveness.
- Synergistic combinations: combinations of ingredients with complementary effects.
Scientific valuation and regulatory compliance
- Importance of building a solid scientific case, incorporating clinical data,
- Compliance with current standards on health claims in Europe,
- Collaboration with research laboratories for in vivo validation.
Meeting the expectations of modern consumers
Today’s informed and demanding consumers are looking for natural, safe, and effective solutions for their well-being and beauty. They favor products that are transparent, innovative, and produced using responsible methods.
The key role of professionals
Nutraceutical and agri-food industry players have a key role to play in:
- Supporting product innovation by incorporating the latest scientific advances in antioxidants and nutricosmetics.
- Audit and scientifically evaluate the ingredients used, thereby strengthening credibility with distributors and consumers.
- Develop effective marketing strategies based on clinical evidence,
- Adapting to market trends such as clean labels, natural products, and personalization.
Conclusion: nutricosmetics, a promising market with strong potential
Skin aging and growing demand for nutritional beauty solutions make nutricosmetics a dynamic sector. Drawing on solid scientific data, particularly on the role of dietary antioxidants, nutraceutical and agri-food professionals can offer distinctive, innovative products that meet consumer expectations.
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1 : Potential Role of Dietary Antioxidants During Skin Aging, Tranchida and al. 2025