Plant and Herbs

Alnus Firmifolia fruit extract for Skin and Body

What are the benefits of Alnus Firmifolia fruit extract?

  • DNA Damage Protection Activity: Alnus firmifolia fruit extract showed chemo-protective effects of multiple subcellular levels, and could be considered as a protective agent for non-cancerous dividing cells during chemotherapy.
  • Anti-Adipogenic activity: Alnus firmifolia fruit extract may be a potential lead agent in the treatment of obesity.
  • Anti-Atopic activity: Alnus firmifolia fruit extract can help in treating atopic dermatitis.
  • Anti-inflammatory: It suggested that the presence of polyphenols, sterols, terpenoids, and other constituents of Alnus firmifolia fruit extract might contribute to the anti-inflammatory and analgesic activities.
  • Hepatoprotective activity: Alnus firmifolia fruit extract has hepatoprotective properties that can protect the liver from injury.
  • Antioxidant activity: it also has antioxidant activity that can protect the skin from free radicals, oxidative stress, and aging.
  • Antimicrobial and antiviral activities: It was reported that Alnus firmifolia fruit extract had significant antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Who can use Alnus Firmifolia fruit extract?

Alnus Firmifolia fruit extract is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but do make sure to conduct a test patch to see if you are allergic to this extract.