Skin-tastic Soy
Written by Michelle Albert
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What would you do if for 12 weeks you were asked to put a soy moisturizer on your face? In a controlled dermatological study, women did just this and found that their skin tones improved. In fact, the subjects saw noticeable improvement in blotchiness, fine lines, and overall skin tone and appearance after only two weeks. The scientists summarize the results, published in the September 2007 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology:
In this study, we found that a moisturizer containing stabilized soy extracts is safe and effective, and can be used to ameliorate overall skin tone and texture attributes of photoaging.
This is more than just a passing fancy. The skin-care industry is a big one, and growing. The researchers note that in 2005, Americans bought $664 million worth of anti-aging products for facial care from department stores alone. (And they also disclose that two of them work for Johnson & Johnson.)
It is interesting to note that soy-- with its antioxidants, fatty acids, and vitamins-- makes up a good part of the Blue Zone diets of the Okinawans and Seventh-day Adventists. This study suggests that soy’s internal benefits can also be experienced on the outside. The next time you are looking for a moisturizer, it makes sense to check for soy in the ingredients.
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