For several years the cosmetic industry has been investing in R & D with regard to the use of herbs, botanicals, and various nutrients in promoting beauty and anti-aging. Most recently, terminology such as Cosmeceuticals have been coined to referred to a class of such nutrients that provide protection, rejuvenate, or restore skin, hair, nails, etc…
According to a recent case study out of San Jose, CA, two botanicals; Golden Root (Rhodiola rosea) and Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), have shown to provide significant protection when taken both internally (ingested: capsule form) and externally (topically: cream). Both have powerful bioactive phytocompounds that have shown an ability to prevent lipid peroxidation caused by UV damage and triggering the production of damaging free radicals, inflammatory reactions, and accelerated skin aging.
The study was conducted via independant lab. I predict you’ll see these two nutrient providers in more products real soon.