Can glabridin really whiten your skin?

Can glabridin really whiten your skin?

Glabridin powder is a flavonoid extracted from the cells of the roots and rhizomes of Glycyrrhiza glabra. It is a single active ingredient that is refined, separated and purified through more than ten modern extraction processes such as standard crude extraction, column chromatography, and recrystallization. It is also part of a plant-derived molecule family, namely natural phenol. Because of its powerful whitening effect, it is known as "whitening gold". It can eliminate free radicals and melanin at the bottom of the skin, and is a holy object for skin whitening and anti-aging.

It contains a large amount of vitamin C and other ingredients, which can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, dopachrome interconversion and dihydroxyindolecarboxylic acid oxidase, thereby inhibiting the synthesis of melanin. It is a natural and efficient whitening ingredient. It is mainly used in a variety of cosmetics and has become an anti-aging ingredient for whitening and beauty. This blog will discuss its efficacy, whitening principle and mechanism, and application direction.

What functions does it have?

• Anti-inflammatory: It has significant anti-inflammatory effect and can effectively improve skin discomfort symptoms caused by dermatitis, such as pain, itching, etc. Additionally, it improves skin pigmentation and reduces inflammatory skin damage.
• Anti-Aging: Rich in vitamin C, this powerful antioxidant helps prevent skin aging and reduce the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. It also scavenges free radicals in the body and slows down the cellular aging process.
• Antioxidant: It has powerful antioxidant ability, which can effectively remove free radicals in the body and protect the skin from oxidative stress damage. This antioxidant effect helps maintain the health of the skin and delay skin aging.
• Skin whitening: It is an efficient natural whitening agent, and its whitening effect far exceeds that of common vitamin C. It inhibits the activity of tyrosinase and reduces the production of melanin, thereby achieving the effect of whitening the skin. Research shows that its whitening effect is 232 times that of ordinary vitamin C and 16 times higher than hydroquinone. It is called "whitening gold".

The whitening mechanism of glabridin

Inhibit tyrosinase activity

Key to Melanin Production Blocking melanin formation is a complex biochemical process in which tyrosinase plays a crucial role. Tyrosinase catalyzes the conversion of tyrosine into dopa, which then produces melanin through a series of reactions. It can specifically bind to the active site of tyrosinase and significantly reduce the catalytic activity of tyrosinase through competitive or non-competitive inhibition, thereby reducing the production of melanin from the source.

Regulates melanocyte proliferation and differentiation

It can regulate signaling pathways related to melanocyte proliferation and differentiation, such as MAPK, PI3K/Akt, etc., thus affecting the life cycle of melanocytes, reducing their number and activity, and thus achieving whitening effects.

Antioxidant and scavenging free radicals

It is a powerful antioxidant that scavenges free radicals in the skin and protects skin cells from oxidative damage. Free radicals are one of the important factors causing skin aging and pigmentation. Through its antioxidant effect, it can neutralize free radicals and reduce their damage to skin cells, thereby keeping the skin healthy and bright.

Anti-inflammatory and soothing

It has significant anti-inflammatory effect, can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators and reduce skin inflammatory response. At the same time, it can also promote skin repair and regeneration by regulating the function of immune cells, making the skin smoother and more delicate, and further improving the whitening effect.

Promote skin barrier function

It can enhance the integrity of the skin barrier, improve the skin's water retention capacity, and reduce skin damage caused by external stimuli. This protective effect helps maintain the skin's stable state and reduce pigmentation caused by external factors.

Glycyrrhizin whitening principle

• Soothes and resists irritation, intercepting signals from the source that stimulate melanin formation due to ultraviolet rays, pressure, pollution and other external factors.
• Inhibits tyrosinase activity at the bottom of the skin and blocks melanin synthesis
• Inhibits melanocyte-stimulating hormone in the middle layer of the skin, cutting off the transport and advancement of melanin to the epidermis, preventing skin color from darkening.
• Promote the reduction of melanin and resist oxidative dullness.

In conclusion

The whitening mechanism and principle of glabridin is a complex process with multiple links and pathways. It works together in a number of ways to achieve the whitening effect. This natural and highly effective whitening ingredient is gradually favored and recognized by more and more consumers.

How to apply?

Cosmetics industry

Due to its excellent whitening effect, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it is widely used in whitening products. It can inhibit the production of melanin, reduce pigmentation, and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Its whitening effect is comparable to or even better than high-concentration vitamin C, making it an excellent performer in skin care products.

Dietary supplements

In dietary supplements, light is used for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune regulation functions. It helps protect cell health and is beginning to be used in health products for muscle gain and fat loss.

Food industry

As a synthetic organic acid, it is commonly used in food and beverages to improve the taste and mouthfeel of the product and make it sweeter and more persistent.

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