The Effects of Almond on Facial Skin Collagen and Wrinkles

Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects 35 to 70 years of age of all skin types * 50% of the subjects will be postmenopausal women determined as \>1-year loss of menstrual period * 50% of the subjects will be premenopausal women * BMI 18.5 - 35 kg/m2 * Individuals with a habitual diet that has been maintained for at least 6 months and to be maintained for the duration of the study * Individuals must maintain their usual skincare products, defined as products that has been used for at least 1 month, for the duration of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those with a nut allergy * Those who are unwilling to discontinue oral collagen supplementation 1 month prior to the start of the study * Individuals who are unwilling to discontinue vitamin E or nut containing supplements 2 weeks prior to and during the intervention. * Individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding * Change in skincare products during the study * Had a medical or cosmetic procedure such as laser resurfacing or plastic surgery to the face within the last 6 months (include botulinum toxin, dermal fillers, collagen, or other similar cosmetic procedure) * Has an autoimmune photosensitive condition or known genetic condition with a deficiency in collagen production (such as Ehler-Danlos) * Those with a skin disease on their face that would affect the assessment of their skin based on the assessment of the investigator. * Current tobacco smoker or a tobacco smoking history of greater than 10 pack-years