Skincare and anti-inflammatory ingredient - olive leaf extract
Believe that many people who are keen on skincare ingredients should have heard of this ingredient - olive leaf extract, but have not deeply understood its excellent effects on more levels.
The latest research found that there are several groups of active molecules in olive leaf extract:
• Oleuropein
• Flavonoids
• Flavans
• Substituted phenols
• Glycosides
• Enzymes
In view of the diverse components of olive leaf extract, its functions are also extensive, and the main functions are:
1. Anti-inflammatory
Olive leaf extract kills bacteria and phagocytoses, inhibits the release of histamine, reduces the mRNA expression of inflammatory factors TNF-α and IL-1β, and has anti-inflammatory effects.
2. Antioxidant
Olive Leaf Extract - Oleuropein can help increase the activity of SOD, GSH-PX, and heme oxygenase-1, and help improve the skin's own ability to scavenge oxygen free radicals. Can effectively enhance skin elasticity and moisturizing, with anti-wrinkle and anti-aging effects.