Evidence supporting the use of: Lettuce
For the health condition: Skin Care (general)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) has a history of traditional use in skin care, particularly in folk medicine. Historical records from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt mention lettuce as a soothing and cooling plant, often applied topically to relieve minor skin irritations, burns, and inflammation. In some cultures, lettuce leaves were crushed or used as poultices to calm the skin, owing to their purported anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties.

However, scientific research directly supporting lettuce as a topical skin care agent is extremely limited. Lettuce contains some bioactive compounds, such as vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and trace phytochemicals, which theoretically could benefit skin health. Despite this, clinical studies or robust experimental data confirming efficacy for skin care (e.g., in wound healing, anti-aging, or dermatological disorders) are lacking.

Today, lettuce is rarely found as a primary ingredient in commercial skin care products, and its use is mostly anecdotal or based on historical precedent rather than scientific validation. Thus, while lettuce holds a place in traditional skin care practices, the evidence supporting its effectiveness remains weak and largely unsubstantiated by modern research.

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