Study: Lycomato Carotenoid Supplement May Boost Skin Health and Appearance

Lycomato contains standardized levels of carotenoids, which includes lycopene (15mg), phytoene, and phytofluene.

Daily supplementation with Lycomato may improve fine lines, wrinkles, pore appearance brightness/radiance, skin tone evenness, dark spot intensity, smoothness, and firmness after four weeks of use, according to a new study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology.

Sourced from tomatoes, Lycomato contains standardized levels of carotenoids, which includes lycopene (15mg), phytoene, and phytofluene to support skin health and appearance. 

In the study, 50 healthy women aged 35 to 58 with Fitzpatrick skin types  II-V took Lycomato soft gels containing 15mg of lycopene daily for 12 weeks.  Skin condition was assessed via expert visual grading of facial markers, instrumental measurement (including assessment of firmness, elasticity and skin barrier via trans-epidermal water loss) and consumer perception questionnaires. 

The visual grading identified significant improvement to a range of parameters after both four weeks and 12 weeks of supplementation. These included fine lines, wrinkles, pore appearance, brightness/radiance, skin tone evenness, dark spot intensity, smoothness and firmness. The instrumental measurement found significant improvement to skin firmness after the fourth and 12th weeks and significant skin barrier improvement after 12 weeks.  

 The self-assessment stage of the study also revealed significant results. After 12 weeks of supplementation, 86% of subjects said that using Lycomato had improved the overall appearance of their skin. 88% said it had improved their skin’s elasticity, 86% said their skin felt smoother and 84% said it felt younger or healthier. 

“Due to their antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities, the optimal supply of these supplements can increase dermal defense against ultraviolet irradiation and environmental pollutants, thereby contributing to better skin health and appearance expressed as “beauty from within,” conclude the study authors.