Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- * Subjects 35 to 70 years of age of all skin types
- * 50% of the subjects will be postmenopausal women determined as \>1-year loss of menstrual period
- * 50% of the subjects will be premenopausal women
- * BMI 18.5 - 35 kg/m2
- * Individuals with a habitual diet that has been maintained for at least 6 months and to be maintained for the duration of the study
- * Individuals must maintain their usual skincare products, defined as products that has been used for at least 1 month, for the duration of the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- * Those with a nut allergy
- * Those who are unwilling to discontinue oral collagen supplementation 1 month prior to the start of the study
- * Individuals who are unwilling to discontinue vitamin E or nut containing supplements 2 weeks prior to and during the intervention.
- * Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- * Change in skincare products during the study
- * Had a medical or cosmetic procedure such as laser resurfacing or plastic surgery to the face within the last 6 months (include botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, collagen, or other similar cosmetic procedure)
- * Has an autoimmune photosensitive condition or known genetic condition with a deficiency in collagen production (such as Ehler-Danlos)
- * Those with a skin disease on their face that would affect the assessment of their skin based on the assessment of the investigator.
- * Current tobacco smoker or a tobacco smoking history of greater than 10 pack-years
Ages Eligible for Study:
35 Years to 70 Years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: FEMALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Yes