The overarching theme for this review is perspective. Superfoods (a marketing term for fruits
and vegetables, etc.) have a positive connotation, while many superfoods contain …

Estrogen is a pivotal signaling molecule; its production is regulated by the expression of the
aromatase (CYP19A1) gene from ovarian and peripheral tissue sites, and it is transmitted …

The narrative for this overview focuses on updating the factors that influence skin aging and
the important role estrogens and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) play in …

Polyphenolic compounds constitute a diverse group of natural components commonly
occurring in various plant species, known for their potential to exert both beneficial and …

Phytochemicals are botanical compounds used in dermatology applications as
cosmeceuticals to improve skin health. Resveratrol and equol are two of the best-known …

Oxygen in biology is essential for life. It comes at a cost during normal cellular function,
where reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated by oxidative metabolism. Human skin …

Skin undergoes degenerative changes as it ages, which include the loss of elasticity,
reductions in the epidermal thickness and collagen content, elastic fiber degeneration, and …

Estrogen deficiency following menopause results in atrophic skin changes and acceleration
of skin aging. Estrogens significantly modulate skin physiology, targeting keratinocytes …

Resveratrol is a polyphenolic phytoalexin, whose main natural sources are red grapes, red
wine, berries, and peanuts. When applied to the skin, resveratrol evidences a good …

Functional foods have nutritional properties and organic functions, which are beneficial to
health. Certain types of functional food components are so‐called phytoestrogens, non …