(BROCCOLI/ERUCA SATIVA/LEPIDIUM SATIVUM/NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE/RADISH) SPROUT EXTRACT.

This synergistic multi-sprout extract blend functions through a variety of mechanisms to optimize skin health. It acts as a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger, thereby protecting vital skin proteins from environmental pollutants and oxidative stress that contribute to the formation of fine lines, dark spots, and wrinkles. Specifically, the sulforaphane found in broccoli sprout extract upregulates the production of protective enzymes within cells, offering a lasting defense against UV-induced damage without acting as a UV absorber. This blend also effectively suppresses particulate matter (PM)-induced skin aging and inflammation by inhibiting p38 MAPK activity and reducing the expression of inflammatory mediators like MMP-1, COX-2, and IL-6. Eruca Sativa extract enhances skin barrier integrity through the activation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-α and the promotion of filaggrin expression, while simultaneously moderating inflammatory cytokines and antimicrobial peptides, making it beneficial for compromised skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis. For skin brightening, Eruca Sativa and Radish sprout extracts demonstrate anti-tyrosinase activity, inhibiting melanin production and reducing overall melanin content. Lepidium Sativum (garden cress) sprout extract visibly diminishes existing discoloration and dark spots by facilitating the breakdown of melanin granules and inhibiting melanogenesis. Furthermore, certain sprout extracts are known to rejuvenate aging skin by stimulating skin stem cells, reducing wrinkle depth, extending cellular longevity, and boosting intracellular ATP production and collagen synthesis. Nasturtium officinale extract contributes antimicrobial properties, which can aid in reducing bacterial-driven skin concerns like acne.