Key to Boosting Skin's Defence Against Sunburn Might be Held by Tomatoes and Grapes

Australian researchers will determine if extracts from tomatoes and grapes can bolster the skin's ability to fend off UV damage in a new study.

Australian researchers will determine if extracts from tomatoes and grapes can bolster the skin's ability to fend off UV damage and improve its ability to repair following UV exposure, in a new study.

The study is being launched by the Australasian Research Institute, the research arm of the Sydney Adventist Hospital, according to News.com.au.

About Skin
Skin types can range from oily to dry, extreme dryness accompanied by rashes and itching can often denote the presence of a skin problem or skin disorder.

"UV damage is a big problem in Australia. If we can improve your repair process we can limit the number of mutations that can be potentially carcinogenic," the site quoted research scientist Olivia Szeto as saying.

Grapes and tomatoes were selected because they contain carotenoids and polyphenols, which have been shown to have powerful antioxidant properties.

According to Szeto, the researchers are hopeful results would be available early next year.

Olive Oil and Its Benefits - Heart-Weight Loss-Osteoporosis-Skin-Tips to Use
The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties are responsible for the health benefits of olive oil.

Earlier a UK study had found that lycopene - an anti-oxidant that causes the red pigment in tomatoes and other vegetables - was the key to tomatoes' anti-ageing qualities and could guard against sunburn.

Source-ANI

Tomatoes Turned into Wine by Quebec Vintner
An increasingly popular but unusual vintage crafted from a secret Belgian family recipe using tomatoes has caught the fancy of Canadians.

Cheaper Vaccines From Tomatoes To Fight HIV, Hepatitis B
Tomatoes can be genetically engineered to develop proteins that could be used against two deadly, HIV and hepatitis B viruses