Research published on the U.S. National Institutes of Health database confirms that mitochondria are the primary organelle affected during skin aging — both chronological and UV-induced. Scientists identify mitochondrial dysfunction as the direct driver of visible aging, with therapeutic potential in boosting cellular energy production and neutralizing free radicals at the source. When mitochondria decline, the skin follows.
Feb 26, 2026
U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH.gov) | 2020
