Caviar extract comes from fish roe and contains proteins, lipids and other nutrients. A few lab and small studies have looked at caviar extracts and hair or skin, but these are ingredient studies, not proof for any product. Because it comes from fish, people with fish or seafood allergies should tell us first.
What studies looked at
Research teams have tested caviar extracts on hair-follicle cells and in small trials. Findings are early and need more work.
Allergy note
Fish allergy is well documented, and fish proteins can cross-react. If you have a seafood or fish allergy, tell us before any Folli-Fuel session, because it contains caviar extract.
Questions
Is caviar extract the same as eating caviar?
No, it is a processed cosmetic ingredient.
I'm allergic to prawns, not fish.
Tell us anyway so we can advise.
Studies mentioned
These studies looked at ingredients or general approaches. None of them tested our treatments or products, so they are background, not proof.
- Lee KE et al. (2020). Caviar Extract and Its Constituent DHA Inhibits UVB-Irradiated Skin Aging by Inducing Adiponectin Production. Int J Mol Sci 21(9).In vitro study. Caviar (sturgeon roe) extract and its constituent DHA promoted adiponectin production and suppressed UVB-induced MMP-1 in skin-cell models.PubMed 32403430doi:10.3390/ijms21093383
- Na GH et al. (2023). Skin Anti-Aging Efficacy of Enzyme-Treated Supercritical Caviar Extract: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients 16(1).Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial (oral). An oral enzyme-treated caviar extract (mainly low-molecular-weight peptides) improved skin hydration and transepidermal water loss at 4 weeks and skin elasticity at 8 weeks.PubMed 38201966doi:10.3390/nu16010137
- Untersmayr E et al. (2002). Anaphylaxis to Russian Beluga caviar. J Allergy Clin Immunol 109(6):1034-5.Case report. A reported case of anaphylaxis to Russian Beluga caviar.PubMed 12063537doi:10.1067/mai.2002.124893