OLIVE OIL/POMEGRANATE FRUIT FERMENT FILTRATE.

This fermented ingredient operates through several key mechanisms to optimize skin health. It exhibits anti-sebum properties, aiding in the reduction of excess oil production, and possesses antimicrobial characteristics to inhibit microbial proliferation, beneficial for conditions like acne. As a potent antioxidant, it defends skin from oxidative damage and prevents degradation of other formulation components. Furthermore, it stimulates the synthesis of type I procollagen and hyaluronic acid, leading to improvements in skin moisture retention, elasticity, and firmness. It also contributes to reduced hyperpigmentation by decreasing melanin and inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and elastase, enzymes associated with skin aging. Its anti-inflammatory actions provide soothing relief and support the healing of minor skin irritations.