Barrier Repair and Brightening: The Clinical Role of Fruit Extracts in Modern Skincare
Introduction
The biggest living organ in the body, the skin, shields the body from the environment by preventing sunlight, warding off dangerous chemicals and microorganisms, and preserving homeostasis [1]. An increase in transepidermal water loss and a decrease in skin hydration result from impaired skin barrier function, which often presents as an altered stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin) [2].
Since plants have long been used for therapeutic purposes, new products made from natural oils and herbs are likely to continue to appear on the market. Plants were the main source of all cosmetics prior to the development of synthetic materials with comparable quality [3]. Researchers are interested in natural plant compounds. However, the use of extracts requires careful consideration of active ingredient content, plant-to-solvent ratios, and extraction techniques. Customers, who are increasingly concerned about buying eco-friendly products, are demanding that skincare products contain plant extracts [4].
Fruit Extracts for Barrier Repair
Watermelon, apple, and lentil Fruit Extract offers an array of benefits that improve the look and feel of the skin.
Watermelon: Watermelon wins hands down if fruit extracts are in a popularity contest. This is due to the fact that watermelon works well with all of the following: smoothing coconut sugar, moisturizing hyaluronic acid, and exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids. Among its many qualities are gentleness for all skin types, profound hydration, and high content of lycopene and vitamins A and C [5].
Apple: Natural exfoliating acids in apples gently remove dead skin cells, leaving behind an even and radiant complex. The high vitamin C content in Apple Fruit Extract promotes the formation of collagen, which enhances the firmness and suppleness of the skin. Furthermore, the antioxidant qualities of the Apple Fruit Extract protect against environmental harm by reducing the effects of pollution and sun exposure [6].
Lentil Fruit Extract in skincare products may seem unexpected, but cannot be duped! The nutrients that lentils are rich in extend well beyond culinary use. Lentil fruit extract is an abundant source of oligosaccharides and a unique class of sugars. Beneficial bacteria that are naturally found on the surface of the skin are fed with these oligosaccharides, which function as prebiotics. Maintaining a robust skin barrier that is resistant to environmental aggressors requires a healthy skin microbiota.
Conclusion
Fruit extracts, such as those from watermelon, apples, and lentils, are useful friends in skincare because they provide hydrating, brightening, and barrier-strengthening properties. You may use these natural fruit extracts, along with other skin-benefiting ingredients, to achieve a healthier, more radiant complexion with the Mycern Watermelon Hydration Moisturizer.
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About the Author
Dr. Hina Manzoor, Ph.D. in Biochemistry, is a nutraceutical specialist with over four years of experience as a Quality Control Manager in the supplement industry. She is passionate about bridging the gap between science and wellness, providing evidence-based insights to help readers make smarter health decisions.