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2023
Sep
Food News Magazine 310: Radiant Flawlessness - Crassocephalum rabens, Nature's Skin Defender
Radiant Flawlessness - Crassocephalum rabens
Author: Weixiu Zhuang
Introduction
The saying "fair skin covers a multitude of sins" is well-known, and many aspire to have skin that appears younger than their actual age. Our appearance influences how others perceive us, and healthy skin creates a positive first impression. Having fair and radiant skin is a goal coveted by many!Due to changes in consumer lifestyles and increased health awareness, the trend of consuming beauty supplements has been popular worldwide for a long time. According to research (1), the global beauty food market is projected to grow to 6.8 billion USD by 2024, with the Asia-Pacific region holding the highest market share. Japan has the largest market, followed by China. The market for beauty and skincare in Taiwan is valued at a staggering 310 million USD (2) and continues to grow steadily year by year.
In this era where health and well-being have become ingrained in modern life, the concept of "edible skincare" that aids in achieving beauty, anti-aging, and skin radiance is indispensable. Crassocephalum rabens, through research, has been found to contain special components (3,4) that effectively inhibit melanin production, making it a rising star in the development of raw materials for the beauty and health market.
Transforming You into Exquisite Radiance from Within
Crassocephalum rabens S. Moore, a member of the Asteraceae family, is an annual herbaceous plant. Through a special extraction process, its efficacious component - galactolipid (4) is obtained. In-depth research into its effects is outlined below:
Initiating Whitening from the Foundation
The formation of melanin begins with the activation of tyrosinase in the skin upon exposure to sunlight, ultimately resulting in the production and accumulation of melanin in keratinocytes. Hence, inhibiting the activity of tyrosinase is a crucial step in reducing melanin production.
In vitro tube tests have confirmed that Crassocephalum rabens s has the efficacy to inhibit tyrosinase activity, and at the same dosage, its effectiveness surpasses that of Kojic Acid. Human experiments have confirmed (5) that using Crassocephalum rabens for four weeks can improve the quantity of skin spots and UV-induced pigmentation by 2.5% and 5.4%, respectively. This indicates that Crassocephalum rabens achieves the effect of lightening skin spots by inhibiting tyrosinase activity, thereby directly intercepting melanin production from its source.
Potent Lifting and Wrinkle-Reducing Effects
Regardless of age, no one wishes to see wrinkles appearing on their face. Wrinkles, which cannot be concealed, seem to announce to the world that aging is inevitable. Everyone hopes that the "marks" of time do not show up on their own face.
In human experiments, it was discovered that after consuming Crassocephalum rabens for four weeks, the quantity of wrinkles on the skin was significantly reduced, showing an improvement of 32.7% compared to the placebo group. This allows you to defy aging, maintaining a youthful and beautiful complexion (Figure 1).
Self-Generated Collagen
As age advances, the rate of collagen production fails to keep up with the rate of loss. The skin loses its support, gradually becoming dry, dull, and fine lines start to appear.
Through human experiments, it has been verified that Crassocephalum rabens can effectively increase collagen content after four weeks of consumption. Compared to the placebo group, there was an increase of 8.2% (Figure 2). Instrumental measurements showed an observed increase in collagen density with a denser arrangement (Figure 3). This not only maintains existing levels but also enhances the skin's collagen content, giving you youthful and beautifully hydrated skin!
Brightening and Exfoliating
"Radiant and glowing" is undoubtedly the best compliment and an eternally timeless beauty. Reducing pores and fine lines, restoring skin to a delicate and smooth state with a bright radiance, has become the goal of many beauty industry professionals in developing products.
Human experiments with Crassocephalum rabens have shown improvements in pore quantity by 7.6%, as well as a reduction in skin texture by 11.7%. Additionally, it significantly enhances skin radiance, with an increase of 2.3% compared to the placebo group (Figure 4). This comprehensively elevates the sense of skin radiance, allowing you to radiate a beautiful complexion at anytime, anywhere.
Conclusion
To naturally radiate a glow from your skin, it's essential to start with both external protection and internal care. Crassocephalum rabens, an innovative and highly novel natural ingredient developed in collaboration with the National Research Institute, has been proven safe under OECD GLP testing standards. Through various animal and human experiments, Crassocephalum rabens has demonstrated the ability to inhibit skin tyrosinase activity, effectively preventing melanin formation from the source. Additionally, it increases collagen content while reducing wrinkles, pores, and texture, allowing your skin to maintain a plump and youthful state, radiating a natural glow every day, without the need for special lighting.
The demand for beauty and health care has consistently ranked high year after year, and this trend continues to rise despite the impact of the pandemic. This has driven raw material manufacturers to invest significant resources in development. However, truly innovative and effective ingredients are few and far between. The author believes that Crassocephalum rabens has the potential to bring a whirlwind of fair and radiant complexion to the market for skincare and health products.
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