Most Chinese herbal medicines come from plants. Plants are used for skin care or treating skin-related diseases. Chemical, physical or biological means are used to separate and purify one or more active ingredients from the plants, and the resulting product is It’s called “plant extracts.” As for the main ingredients in plant extracts, it depends on what kind of plant extracts they are, so generally “XX plant extracts” will be written in the ingredient list, such as “licorice extract”, “centella asiatica extract”, etc. . So what are the main plant extract ingredients on the market?
Salicylic acid: Salicylic acid was originally extracted from willow bark. In addition to its well-known functions of removing blackheads, removing closed lips and controlling oil, its main principle is to exfoliate and control oil. It can also reduce inflammation and play an anti-inflammatory role by inhibiting PGE2. Anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects.
Pycnogenol: Pycnogenol is a natural antioxidant extracted from pine bark, which helps the skin resist ultraviolet rays and can whiten it. It can inhibit the production of inflammatory factors and help the skin resist harsh environments. It mainly increases skin elasticity, promotes hyaluronic acid synthesis and collagen synthesis, etc., and resists aging.
Centella Asiatica: Centella asiatica has been used for thousands of years to remove scars and promote wound healing. Modern research shows that Centella asiatica-related extracts can promote the growth of skin fibroblasts, promote skin collagen synthesis, inhibit inflammation, and inhibit the activity of matrix metalloproteinases. Therefore, Centella Asiatica has the effects of repairing damage to the skin and promoting the regeneration of aging skin.
Fruit acid: Fruit acid is a general term for organic acids extracted from various fruits, such as citric acid, glycolic acid, malic acid, mandelic acid, etc. Different fruit acids may have different effects, including exfoliation, anti-aging, whitening, etc.
Arbutin: Arbutin is an ingredient extracted from the leaves of the bearberry plant and has whitening effects. It can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and inhibit the production of melanin from the source.
Under the dual influence of scientific skin care concepts and the rise of botanical ingredients, both international big names and cutting-edge brands are following market trends to upgrade their brands and adjust their strategies. They have invested a lot of energy, manpower, and financial resources to develop products containing botanical ingredients. series of products have become “reliable and responsible” in the minds of consumers.
Post time: Dec-06-2023