DNA Repair Enzymes have been shown to repair DNA damage in the skin, from the sun and other sources. They may also protect the skin from future damage, and reduce the signs of sun damage. Examples include photolysomes, from plankton, mitosomes, from the mustard plant Arabidopsis thalania and endosomes, from the microbe, Micrococcus lysate. To date, there aren’t many studies supporting their use in skincare.
Evidence base: Weak
References
Bhatia N, Berman B, Ceilley RI, Kircik LH. Understanding the Role of Photolyases: Photoprotection and Beyond. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 May 1;16(5):61-66.
Rosenthal A, Stoddard M, Chipps L, Herrmann J. Skin cancer prevention: a review of current topical options complementary to sunscreens. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Jul;33(7):1261-1267.
Yarosh DB, Rosenthal A, Moy R. Six critical questions for DNA repair enzymes in skincare products: a review in dialog. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2019;12:617-624.
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