FOUQUIERIA SPLENDENS STEM EXTRACT.

This extract's efficacy is driven by a rich composition of bioactive compounds including potent antioxidants like quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin, gallic acid, ellagic acid, chlorogenic acid, and anthocyanins. These components demonstrate robust antioxidant capacity in various assays (DPPH, TEAC, ORAC, FRAP), effectively neutralizing free radicals and minimizing oxidative damage to skin cells. It possesses anti-inflammatory properties and has shown potential to inhibit tyrosinase activity, a key enzyme in melanin production, which can lead to reduced hyperpigmentation. Furthermore, the extract may inhibit lipoxygenase, contributing to sebum regulation beneficial for oily skin, and can inhibit MMP-1 activity, an enzyme involved in collagen degradation, thus supporting the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles.