NOSTOCHOPSIS LOBATUS EXTRACT.

The extract’s mechanism of action is multifaceted. Its potent polysaccharides have been shown to inhibit hyaluronidase, an enzyme responsible for hyaluronic acid degradation, thereby supporting skin hydration and contributing to anti-aging effects. As a natural source of selenium, it provides significant antioxidant capacity, exhibiting radical scavenging activity in laboratory tests. Furthermore, in-vitro investigations indicate tyrosinase inhibitory activity, suggesting a role in mitigating hyperpigmentation and promoting a brighter complexion. An ethanolic preparation of the extract has also demonstrated antimicrobial efficacy against Gram-positive bacteria, including Bacillus subtilis and Staphylococcus aureus. Consistent with other cyanobacterium derivatives, it generally confers antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties, alongside potential for inhibiting enzymes that degrade the extracellular matrix.