Skin - Thin

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Thin Skin involves the loss of Fats from the subcutaneous layer of the Skin, usually accompanied by transparency of the Skin.  Thin Skin can also occur from the age-associated thinning of the Dermis.

 

These Substances may Counteract Thinning of the Skin

Animal-Derived Supplements

 Marine Fish Extract (consumed orally or applied topically) may alleviate Thin Skin (it increases the thickness of the Skin).  [1]

 

Animal Fats

 Emu Oil (applied topically) may alleviate Thin Skin: 

 According to preliminary scientific research, the Skin of mice treated with Emu Oil became 200% - 400% thicker compared to the control group.

 

Carbohydrates

 Beta 1,3 Glucan (applied topically) may increase Skin thickness in cases of Thin Skin (according to patents granted for the use of some topically applied Beta 1,3 Glucan (Nayad) products).  [2]

 Fucose may increase Skin thickness in persons with Thin Skin.  [3]

 

Cosmeceuticals

 Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (applied topically) may alleviate Thin Skin:  [4]

 Citric Acid (applied topically) may alleviate Thin Skin.  [5]

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