The Effects of Almond on Facial Skin Collagen and Wrinkles

Inclusion Criteria: Subjects 35 to 70 years of age of all skin types 50% of the subjects will be postmenopausal women determined as >1-year loss of menstrual period 50% of the subjects will be premenopausal women BMI 18.5 - 35 kg/m2 Individuals with a habitual diet that has been maintained for at least 6 months and to be maintained for the duration of the study Individuals must maintain their usual skincare products, defined as products that has been used for at least 1 month, for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: Those with a nut allergy Those who are unwilling to discontinue oral collagen supplementation 1 month prior to the start of the study Individuals who are unwilling to discontinue vitamin E or nut containing supplements 2 weeks prior to and during the intervention. Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding Change in skincare products during the study Had a medical or cosmetic procedure such as laser resurfacing or plastic surgery to the face within the last 6 months (include botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, collagen, or other similar cosmetic procedure) Has an autoimmune photosensitive condition or known genetic condition with a deficiency in collagen production (such as Ehler-Danlos) Those with a skin disease on their face that would affect the assessment of their skin based on the assessment of the investigator. Current tobacco smoker or a tobacco smoking history of greater than 10 pack-years