Modulating effect of fatty acids and sterols on skin aging

Skin aging is a degenerative process with a tremendous impact on appearance and quality of life, which is believed to be an emerging health issue in accordance with the growing aging population. Lipids play a vital role in skin as a barrier and as building blocks for cell membrane and a variety of bioactive molecules. The latest evidence has indicated that the supplementation of certain types of fatty acids and sterols may modulate skin cell...