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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…

Cornus Officinalis fruit extract is a herb and plant in East Asia and it has the ability to detoxify the liver and kidney. It has been used for treating asthenia diseases, liver, and kidney diseases, and reproductive system diseases for a long time. It also consists of many components such as morroniside, 1,6-α-glucans, loganin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid, cornuside, polymeric proanthocyanidins, Isoterchebinc, malic acid, succinic acid, and citric acid. These components have many benefits, so let’s dive into them: What are the benefits of using Cornus Officinalis fruit extract? It is an antioxidant: Cornus Officinalis fruit extract contains various amounts of antioxidants that can protect the Keratinocytes from oxidative stress.…

Benefits of using Phellinus linteus extract: Anti-pigmentation properties: phellinus linteus extract has skin-whitening properties similar to arbutin and may help in the reduction of melanin pigment. Antioxidant and anti-aging properties: this extract has antioxidant activity that can scavenge free radicals and in turn protect the skin and prevent skin aging. It also has anti-lipid peroxidation and anti-wrinkle effect, so it is therefore used as an anti-wrinkle cosmetic ingredient. It is also hydrating due to the presence of ceramides. Hepatoprotective properties: there are studies showing that phellinus linteus extract can be used as a dietary supplement to treat hepatitis. Anti-cancer: there are studies showing that P. linteus has exhibited antiproliferative, anti-invasive,…

Black cohosh or Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract is a flowering plant that is native to North America. It is also sometimes called black bugbane, black snakeroot, baneberry, or fairy candle. It is an ingredient that is used in many popular women’s health supplements claimed to help with menopause symptoms, fertility, and hormonal balance. Benefits of using Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract: Black cohosh functions as a phytoestrogen: It is a plant-based compound, that can mimic the action of the hormone estrogen but there is a debate as to whether black cohosh can be classified as a true phytoestrogen. May help with sleep: there is only little evidence showing that black cohosh…

Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract is commonly known as Chinese cucumber. Benefits of Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract in cosmetics: Antioxidant: Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract contains many antioxidants along with active compounds such as trichosantin, cucurbitacins, and flavnoids that can protect the skin from damage. Skin brightening: its also helps to brighten the skin by melanin inhibition activity. Benefits of Trichosanthes kirilowii root extract for the body: help decrease pain and swelling. It is taken by mouth to treat HIV/AIDS, cough, fever, swelling, tumors, and diabetes, but there is scientific evidence to prove it. It might help protect against stomach ulcers. It is also sometimes given as a shot to cause an…

Angelica Tenuissima root is a tradtional medicine that is used in Korea. Benefits of using Angelica Tenuissima root extract: Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle: there are studies showing that Angelica tenuissima root extract can help promote collagen production and can be used as an ingredient in many anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products. Anti-melanogenic: it also has the presence of decursin and Z-Ligustilide that can help with preventing some pigmentation and whitening the skin, but there is no sufficient research to prove this. Skin conditioning: it can help with restoring the skin barrier. Who all can use it? Angelica Tenuissima root extract should be suitable to use for all skin types including sensitive skin…