PAEONIA LACTIFLORA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT.

Paeonia Lactiflora Extract exerts its effects through potent antioxidant activity, leveraging its rich content of flavonoids, polyphenols, and essential oils to neutralize free radicals and mitigate oxidative stress from environmental aggressors, including UV exposure. It supports cellular detoxification by triggering mitophagy and boosts antioxidant enzyme activity (SOD, CAT, GSH-Px) while reducing harmful malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. The extract also addresses uneven skin tone by regulating melanin production and inhibiting tyrosinase through compounds like gallic acid derivatives, leading to a reduction in pigmentation spots. Furthermore, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting the release of nitric oxide and inflammatory factors (like IL-6 and substance P), reducing reactive oxygen species, and deactivating key signaling pathways (MAPK, NF-κB). For anti-aging, it promotes collagen production, improves elasticity, and inhibits collagenase. A specific leaf cell extract component helps regulate sebum overproduction, mattifies the skin, and strengthens the skin's moisture barrier.