Influence of folic acid on skin cells

Dr Irena Eris Cosmetic Laboratories was one of the first cosmetic companies which started to test folic acid and discovered this ingredient for cosmetology.

The research on folic acid started with in-vitro studies on skin cells cultures.

The in-vitro research helped to demonstrate that folacin visibly promotes the growth of fibroblasts and stimulates the division of both young and mature cells. It has the strong regenerating properties.

Fibroblasts observed under microscope, cultivated 7 days without or with presence of folic acid

The main factor accelerating the skin premature aging is UV solar radiation.
The process is known as photo-aging. Our in-vitro studies confirmed that folic acid prevents DNA damage caused by UV light.

The number of fibroblasts that survived UVB radiation was higher when folacin applied.
The folic acid treatment prior to UV exposure increases the survival rate of skin cells and thereby prevents photo-aging process.