SYRINGA OBLATA BARK/LEAF POWDER.

This botanical extract, and lilac derivatives in general, exert multifaceted beneficial actions on the skin. It demonstrates antibacterial and antifungal properties crucial for purifying the skin and facilitating the healing of inflammatory lesions and post-acne scarring. Functioning as a potent antioxidant, it fortifies the skin's inherent defenses against oxidative stress from free radicals. Key compounds like verbascoside provide significant anti-inflammatory effects, effectively calming irritations, aiding cellular recovery from oxidative damage, and promoting cell regeneration and wound healing. Furthermore, it helps reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL), thereby enhancing skin hydration. The presence of syringin has been observed to accelerate dermal fibroblast and keratinocyte migration, which is critical for wound repair, and to modulate inflammatory responses by inhibiting IL-6 release while stimulating TGF-β release. Traditionally, it also offers refreshing and firming benefits, acting as a skin toner to tighten and reduce sagging, alongside supporting detoxification processes.