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Snow Fungus, Silver Ear · 2012 · Patent

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TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING MATRIX METALLOPROTEASES AND PROVIDING ANTIOXIDATIVE ACTIVITIES

Tremella fuciformis

Skin & hydration
SpeciesSnow Fungus, Silver Ear
JournalNot listed
Year2012

Key points

  • A topical composition according to the present invention for use in a skin care regimen that provides matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting activity, tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease (TIMP) inducing activity, and immediate and delayed antioxidative activity
  • Preferably, the topical composition comprises at least one MMP inhibitor, a TIMP inducing agent, Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, and Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) extract
  • The compositions are useful in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, providing elasticity, firmness, tone and texture to the skin, ameliorating fine lines and preventing skin damage

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Abstract

A topical composition according to the present invention for use in a skin care regimen that provides matrix metalloprotease (MMP) inhibiting activity, tissue inhibitor of metalloprotease (TIMP) inducing activity, and immediate and delayed antioxidative activity. Preferably, the topical composition comprises at least one MMP inhibitor, a TIMP inducing agent, Tremella fuciformis (snow fungus) extract, Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, and Eugenia caryophyllus (clove) extract. The compositions are useful in anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, providing elasticity, firmness, tone and texture to the skin, ameliorating fine lines and preventing skin damage.

Citation

CECCOLI JOSEPH D, COSTELLO BRIAN, HAYWARD JAMES A, LAHANAS KONSTANTINOS M (2012). TOPICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR INHIBITING MATRIX METALLOPROTEASES AND PROVIDING ANTIOXIDATIVE ACTIVITIES.

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