Washington DC, Nov. 30 -- Scientists have discovered new anti-ageing compounds produced by a little-studied blood bacterium, opening up promising avenues for future skin-rejuvenation therapies.

These indole metabolites were able to reduce inflammation, oxidative stress, and collagen-damaging activity in skin cell cultures.

Three of the compounds, including two never seen before, showed particularly strong effects. The findings hint at a surprising new source for future skin-rejuvenation therapies.

People invest significant time and effort into keeping their skin looking young through masks, creams and serums.

Researchers have now identified naturally produced molecules with anti-ageing potential that originate within the body itself....