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The Dermaphenolics Project will explore the impact of the company’s phenolic compounds on in vitro skin cell cultures, specifically focusing on skin homeostasis and keratinocyte cellular signaling.
These phenolic compounds are currently under investigation by Solabia Nutrition in preliminary clinical studies examining various aspects of skin physiology.
“This project is part of our ongoing research into skin health parameters and aligns with the growing consumer interest in the beauty-from-within category,” a spokesperson for Solabia shared.
The emphasis on skin health
The project is jointly led by Professor Ellen van den Bogaard, head of the Laboratory for Experimental Dermatology at RUMC, and Yala Stevens, the head of R&D at Solabia Nutrition.
“This project marks an important initial step in understanding the potential effects of our phenolic compounds on skin cells and skin homeostasis,” Stevens explained. “The Dermophenolics Project will provide valuable insights into skin biology and serve as the foundation for further clinical research.”
A thriving market segment
According to data from Innova Market Insights, there is a surging demand for supplements aimed at improving skin health. Product launches in this category have seen an average annual growth rate of over 30% between 2017 and 2021.
Europe led the way with 41% of nutricosmetic supplement introductions during this period, closely followed by North America at 32%.
The data also indicates that botanical and herbal supplements for beauty-from-within have experienced significant growth, with five times more launches in 2021 compared to 2017. Capsules and tablets are the preferred formats for skin health supplements, although gummy supplements for skin health are also gaining popularity.
