There is a growing amount of consumers who want more naturally-derived skin
care.
Researchers presenting at Discover BMB say fruit from the cocklebur plant
has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may make it useful as
a skin protectant.
Scientists also found cocklebur extracts helped reduce UVB damage and speed
wound healing in 3D tissue models.
When it comes to skin care, more and more people are looking for
naturally-derived ingredients. Previous consumer surveys suggested that
many women want their skin care products to be considered all-natural.Now new research suggests the fruit of a noxious weed called the cocklebur
plant has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may not only
make it useful as a skin protectant but also help reduce UVB damage and
speed wound healing.
care.
Researchers presenting at Discover BMB say fruit from the cocklebur plant
has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may make it useful as
a skin protectant.
Scientists also found cocklebur extracts helped reduce UVB damage and speed
wound healing in 3D tissue models.
When it comes to skin care, more and more people are looking for
naturally-derived ingredients. Previous consumer surveys suggested that
many women want their skin care products to be considered all-natural.Now new research suggests the fruit of a noxious weed called the cocklebur
plant has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may not only
make it useful as a skin protectant but also help reduce UVB damage and
speed wound healing.
The findings are presented at Discover BMB — the annual meeting of the
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, March 25–28 in
Seattle, WA.
