Effects of <b><i>Aloe</i></b> Sterol Supplementation on Skin Elasticity, Hydration, and Collagen Score: A 12-Week Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial

<b><i>Background/Aims:</i></b> Our previous study confirmed that <i>Aloe</i> sterol stimulates collagen and hyaluronic acid production in human dermal fibroblasts. This study aims to investigate whether <i>Aloe</i> sterol intake affects skin conditions. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We performed a 12-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effects of oral <i>Aloe</i> sterol supplementation on skin elasticity, hydration, and the collagen score in 64 healthy women (age range 30-59 years; average 44.3 years) who were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or an <i>Aloe</i>…