A Harvard-educated dermatologist has unveiled a natural hack to maintain youthful, wrinkle-free skin. Dr. Neera, a skin cancer surgeon known as @dermatologysurgeon on TikTok, shared this health tip in a video that has since garnered over 81,000 views.
“I advise my patients that consuming three handfuls of almonds each day is a natural remedy for wrinkles,” she stated.
@dermatologysurgeon A 16-week clinical trial showed that women who consumed about three handfuls of almonds per day had a signifcant decrease in wrinkles and pigmentation. #wrinkles #skincaretips #skincare #almond #fyp
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Skin care is a vital component of overall health and it’s never too soon to begin taking special care of your skin. Studies show that our skin — the body’s largest organ — is affected by a variety of factors, including diet, environment and daily activities. While aging and wrinkles are unavoidable, natural methods can help decelerate the process, eliminating the need for extreme measures like plastic surgery or Botox.
As we stride into 2024, prioritizing skin health implies making dietary adjustments. Neera, who completed her residency and skin cancer fellowship at Harvard Medical School, also highlighted the realistic fact that diet alone is not sufficient.
“Eating almonds may slightly, but not dramatically, improve wrinkles but more research is needed. For optimal results, apply daily sunscreen, use an antioxidant serum like Vitamin C and incorporate retinoids into your routine,” Neera told the New York Post.
Supporting her claim, Neera referenced a 24-week clinical study by the University of California, Davis, published in MDPI Journals in 2021. The study found that women who consumed approximately 400 calories of almonds per day — or about three handfuls — experienced a significant reduction in facial wrinkles, fine lines and hyperpigmentation.
According to the New York Post, the study, which involved 49 postmenopausal women, reported a 16 percent decrease in wrinkle severity and a 20 percent reduction in hyperpigmentation after six months. Moreover, the women who ate almonds saw increased skin hydration in their cheeks and forehead by the end of the study.
While almonds aren’t a magic bullet for wrinkles, they’re a tasty, natural way to support skin health. Remember, a handful of almonds a day keeps the wrinkles at bay.
