Articles
ECOCERT CERTIFIED ALPINE ROSE ACTIVE PROTECTS SKIN PROTEINS
Article number
955_53
Pages
351 – 355
Language
English
Abstract
Mibelle Biochemistry investigated the symbolic alpine rose (Rhododendron ferrugineum), a plant adapted to extreme conditions with specific morphological and phytochemical adaptations.
The leaves produce specific proteins called dehydrins in order to survive the freezing and dehydrating conditions of the alpine environment.
The alpine rose showed interesting in vivo activities that reduce the formation of carbonylated proteins, a marker of skin aging.
The extract inhibits in vitro the adhesion of the herpes virus to cells, which is consistent with the in vivo activity.
UVB radiation favours the formation of carbonylated proteins that are known to accelerate skin aging and suppress the immune-system, a condition which favours the outbreak of viral infections.
The extract counteracts both effects synergistically.
Mibelle Biochemistry decided to develop an Ecocert certified cosmetic active ingredient and to start the agronomic development and cultivation of Rhododendron ferrugineum in the Swiss Alps with Mediplant SA. The supply of raw material did not come from wild harvesting and respects the sustainability of this precious slow-growing alpine plant.
The leaves produce specific proteins called dehydrins in order to survive the freezing and dehydrating conditions of the alpine environment.
The alpine rose showed interesting in vivo activities that reduce the formation of carbonylated proteins, a marker of skin aging.
The extract inhibits in vitro the adhesion of the herpes virus to cells, which is consistent with the in vivo activity.
UVB radiation favours the formation of carbonylated proteins that are known to accelerate skin aging and suppress the immune-system, a condition which favours the outbreak of viral infections.
The extract counteracts both effects synergistically.
Mibelle Biochemistry decided to develop an Ecocert certified cosmetic active ingredient and to start the agronomic development and cultivation of Rhododendron ferrugineum in the Swiss Alps with Mediplant SA. The supply of raw material did not come from wild harvesting and respects the sustainability of this precious slow-growing alpine plant.
Authors
F. Gafner, D. Schmid , F. Zülli
Keywords
Rhododendron ferrugineum, cosmetic, skin protein, Ecocert, sun care
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