Perilla leaf extract is extracted from the plant called Perilla frutescens. Perilla leaf extract has a huge number of benefits, but many of these benefits will still require more research and evidence. Benefits of using Perilla leaf extract: It can increase skin hydration and skin elasticity. It may help reduce skin aging and the melanogenesis process. It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis because it contains a huge abundance of rosmarinic acid. Luteolin (a flavonoid antioxidant) and rosmarinic acid may provide anti-cancer benefits. It may help reduce hyperpigmentation. It also has the ability to help with weight loss. Who all can use Perilla leaf…

Bupleurum falcatum is also known as sickle-leaved hare’s ear. It is a species in the Apiaceae family. B. falcatum and has been used in Chinese medicine as a “liver tonic” for over 2000 years. It is commonly prescribed by Chinese and Japanese traditional medicine doctors for inflammatory and infectious diseases. B. falcatum has been found to possess anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. It was reported that several major triterpenoid saponins were found in B. falcatum extract, including saikosaponin A (SSA) and saikosaponin D (SSD). These components are reported to have immunomodulatory, antiproliferative, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer effects. Many studies have focused on the use of Chinese herbal medicines to treat or prevent PCV2-induced health disorders. How does it work?…

Agastache mexicana is a flower in Mexico that inhibits pharmacological properties such as anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic, and antioxidant properties. Agastache mexicana has two subspecies i.e. mexicana and xolocotziana. Both of them are different in their own way. Now let’s take a look at the benefits of using Agastache Mexicana. Benefits of using Agastache Mexicana Flower: Anti-inflammatory: It may soothe or calm the redness on the skin. Anti-oxidant: Agastache mexicana can as an antioxidant and can help to scavenge free radicals that destroy our skin. Spasmolytic activity: Agastache Mexicana displays spasmolytic activity that can relieve spasms of smooth muscle. Anxiolytic: it is an anxiolytic meaning that it can reduce stress and anxiety.…

Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract is an extract that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Benefits of using Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract: Who all can use Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract? Chaenomeles sinensis fruit extract should be suitable to use for all skin types including sensitive skin and skin of colour, but make sure that you’re not allergic to this extract.

Lindera strychnifolia or Uyaku is a root extract used in traditional Asian medicine to treat stomach and renal diseases, neuralgia, rheumatism, and aging. What are the benefits of lindera strychnifolia root extract? Antioxidant: it can help to scavenge free radicals, reduce oxidative stress and protect the skin. Anti-Allergic and anti-Inflammatory activities: there are studies showing that eight phenolic glycoside compounds isolated from lindera strychnifolia root extract show strong anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory activity and can, therefore, be further developed into effective therapeutic agents with modification. Anti-tyrosinase: it also displays anti-tyrosinase activity meaning that it can be used in skin whitening cosmetics. Helps with hair loss: A study showed that Lindera strychnifolia root extract…

Tricholoma matsutake (Songyi or pine mushroom) is widely distributed in Asian countries. This extract is rich in polysaccharides, including β-glucan and it has shown potent bioactive antioxidant, immunomodulatory and antitumoral properties. Benefits of Tricholoma matsutake extract: Anti-aging: Tricholoma matsutake extract can prevent the degradation of the dermal extracellular matrix (ECM) in turn preventing elastase and collagen degradation. Anti-tyrosinase: it can also brighten the skin and provide a lightening effect to the skin by preventing the inhibition of tyrosinase. Immunomodulation: Tricholoma matsutake extract can promote macrophage proliferation, promote cytokine release, and gene expression. May help with hypertension: Tricholoma matsutake extract can be used as a functional food to help to prevent…

Tuber melanosporum extract (black truffle) is an ingredient used in food and is one of the most expensive edible mushrooms in the world. It is also used in cosmetic products because of its many Benefits of using Tuber melanosporum extract: Humectant: tuber melanosporum extract can act as a humectant and attract moisture from the air into your skin in turn moisturizing and keeping your skin smooth. It has anti-diabetic properties: in a rat model with enforced high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) to represent the effects seen in diabetes, giving Tuber melanosporum was able to reduce high levels of glucose and this was done for 8 weeks. This means that Tuber…

Benefits of using Pueraria lobata root extract: Can prevent photoaging: Pueraria lobata root extract can increase collagen production and maintain hyaluronic acid levels in human dermal fibroblasts, therefore preventing photoaging. It has antiglycation activity: it also has the ability to reverse skin damage and make the skin return to its natural shape and state. Skin regeneration and wound healing: the phytochemical compounds present in the extract can help in skin regeneration by promoting collagen synthesis. May have melanogenesis inhibitory activity: pueraria lobata root extract can also prevent melanogenesis and give clear skin. Who all can Pueraria lobata root extract? Pueraria lobata root extract can be suitable for all skin types…

Chrysanthemum indicum extract is a time-honored herb, used to treat symptoms associated with inflammatory and hypertensive conditions as well as those affecting the lungs and their associated structures. What are the benefits of using Chrysanthemum Indicum extract? Skin-whitening properties: the methanol and water extracts of chrysanthemum indicum inhibited mushroom tyrosinase activity, and the effects of these extracts were similar to those of kojic acid (a well-known tyrosinase inhibitor). In a clinical study, a cosmetic formulation containing C. indicum water extract reduced melanin levels over 6 weeks. It was found that luteolin and acacetin-7-O-rutinoside are the major compounds present in C. indicum water extract and is responsible for the skin-whitening effect.…

Poria cocos sclerotium extract is a fungus that grows in the diverse species of Pinus. It is also used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for its diuretic, sedative, and tonic effects. Benefits of using Poria cocos sclerotium extract: It has anti-aging properties: Poria cocos can be used to reduce oxidative stress, thus reducing skin-related issues, and can be used in cosmetic products. It has anti-inflammatory properties: poria cocos can also soothe, decrease redness, and reduce swelling on the skin. It contains arachidonic acid and can help in treating various diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis. Improve sleep quality. Anticancer properties: it also has the ability to prevent cancer…