Why Skin Changes With Age—and Why Natural Options Matter More Than Ever
After 50, skin naturally produces less collagen and elastin each year (about 1% less collagen annually after 40). UV exposure accelerates breakdown via reactive oxygen species (ROS), inflammation rises, hydration drops, and cell turnover slows. The result? Deeper lines, looser contours, dullness.
You’ve probably invested in moisturizers, SPF, or peels—great foundations. But many topical products sit on the surface or cause irritation. Oral or infused approaches sometimes miss the mark too.
Bay leaf, long prized in Mediterranean traditions for wellness, contains bioactive compounds like eugenol, linalool, 1,8-cineole (eucalyptol), and antioxidants. Research suggests these offer anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and potential soothing effects that may complement skin care routines.
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Benefit #6: Potential Support for Collagen Structure and Skin Strength
Collagen gives skin its firmness; its decline leads to sagging and wrinkles.
Bay leaf’s eugenol and other phenolics show antioxidant activity in studies, potentially helping protect against oxidative stress that degrades collagen. Some animal and lab research on related botanicals links similar compounds to supporting ECM integrity.
