Berries (General) for Skin Health

Research suggests that berries and berry-derived compounds may offer some benefits for skin health, primarily through their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, though the evidence base is notably limited and indirect. The most relevant study identified was a 2024 review examining grape skin pomace, which found it to be rich in polyphenols including anthocyanins and stilbenes, with associated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial activity that could plausibly support skin health outcomes. A separate 2019 review on resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grape skins and berries, similarly noted promising activity against oxidative stress and aging-related processes, while also flagging that poor bioavailability significantly limits how well the body can actually absorb and use the compound. It is worth noting that the majority of studies linked to this topic were unrelated to berries or skin health entirely, meaning the available evidence is sparse, largely review-based rather than drawn from clinical trials, and insufficient to draw firm conclusions about berries as a reliable intervention for skin health outcomes.