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Scientists gave one group of middle-aged women two 30g servings of nuts every day for 24 weeks. Another was served fig and granola bars.

The facial lines of those who snacked on the almonds — around 20 a time — showed a 15 percent improvement after 16 weeks.

That nudged up to 16 per ent by the end of the trial, when skin tone was a fifth more even.

Study boss Dr Raja Sivamami, a Californian dermatologist, said: “Daily consumption of almonds may be an effective means of improving the appearance of facial wrinkles and skin tone among postmenopausal women.”

He stressed further research was now needed on a more diverse group of women. The research was published in the journal Nutrients.

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