LACTOBACILLUS/AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED FLOUR FERMENT FILTRATE.

This ingredient operates on multiple levels to optimize skin health. The fermentation process, employing Lactobacillus bacteria, enhances the bioavailability of beneficial compounds from amaranth seed flour by breaking down cell walls. It functions as a potent antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative damage to skin and other cosmetic ingredients. As a buffering agent, it helps stabilize the pH of skincare formulations. It also offers gentle exfoliating properties by assisting in the removal of dead skin cells. Furthermore, Lactobacillus ferments are known to provide broad skin protection, balance the skin's micro-ecological activity by inhibiting harmful bacteria, and contribute to anti-aging effects through the inhibition of enzymes like collagenase, elastase, and hyaluronidase. They can also improve skin hydration, reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL), modulate cytokine levels for anti-inflammatory benefits, and positively influence skin pH to support barrier function.