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Symptom·Appearance·Reviewed May 30, 2026
Supplements for Photoaging / sun damage.
When photoaging / sun damage is the complaint, these are the supplements most often associated with it in the NutriStack library, ranked by how directly each one targets it and by the strength of the evidence.
Ranked by relevance, top first.
Relevance reflects how directly each supplement targets this symptom in the NutriStack map. Evidence is the supplement’s own rating. Open any name for the full profile.
- 01AstaxanthinModerate78% match
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid antioxidant shown in trials to raise the skin's UV threshold and improve elasticity and wrinkle measures.
SuggestedAstaxanthin (4 to 12 mg) softgel with a fatty meal - 02Vitamin CModerate74% match
Vitamin C drives collagen synthesis and neutralizes UV-generated free radicals, helping slow photoaging when applied topically.
SuggestedTopical L-ascorbic acid serum - 03Pine Bark ExtractLimited66% match
Pycnogenol proanthocyanidins have improved skin hydration and elasticity and reduced UV-induced damage markers in studies.
SuggestedStandardized pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) - 04LycopeneLimited62% match
Dietary lycopene accumulates in skin and modestly raises resistance to UV erythema, supporting photoprotection.
SuggestedTomato-derived lycopene softgel or cooked tomato intake - 05Collagen PeptidesLimited58% match
Hydrolyzed collagen may improve skin elasticity and dermal density in trials, partially offsetting photoaged collagen loss.
SuggestedHydrolyzed collagen peptides powder - 06Vitamin ELimited54% match
Vitamin E protects skin lipids from UV peroxidation and may work synergistically with vitamin C against photodamage.
SuggestedMixed tocopherols (paired with topical vitamin C)
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