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www.ascpskincare.com 9 Hops (Humulus lupulus) Hops are mostly known for making beer, but hops also provide a number of skin benefits. Many of the components of hops are anti-inflammatory and have antioxidant properties that protect the skin from free radical damage. They are rich in phytoestrogens, which keep the skin full and plump and improve skin elasticity. Xanthohumol is a flavonoid isolated from the hop plant that has been found in studies to increase levels of collagen, elastin, and fibrillin proteins, thus strengthening the dermis and reducing wrinkles. 9 Finally, components from hops were found to have antibacterial activity against several species of acne- causing bacteria, suggesting that hops may be useful for the treatment of acne. The More We Know As medical studies continue, I'm sure we will continue to learn more about the medicinal properties of plants, causing ingredient companies to continue to look for ways to capitalize on selling herb-based ingredients. The most sustainable way to get these benefits, however, may be from a farm-to-skin brand that actually grows and extracts the herbs. ▪ Notes 1. N. Akhtar et al., "Calendula Extract: Effects on Mechanical Parameters of Human Skin," Acta Poloniae Pharmaceutica 68, no. 4 (September– October 2011): 693–701. 2. D. Arora, A. Rani, and A. Sharma, "A Review on Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacological Aspects of Genus, Calendula," Pharmacognosy Review 7 (2013): 179–87. 3. N. Akhtar et al., "Evaluation of Various Functional Skin Parameters Using a Topical Cream of Calendula Officinalis Extract," African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 5 (2011): 199–206. 4. J. H. Nam and D. U. Lee, "Foeniculum Vulgare Extract and its Constituent, Trans-Anethole, Inhibit UV-Induced Melanogenesis via ORAI1 Channel Inhibition," Journal of Dermatological Science 84, no. 3 (December 2016): 305–13. 5. A. Rasul et al., "Formulation Development of a Cream Containing Fennel Extract: In Vivo Evaluation for Anti-Aging Effects," Die Pharmazie 67, no. 1 (January 2012): 54–8. 6. O. Akha et al., "The Effect of Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare) Gel 3% in Decreasing Hair Thickness in Idiopathic Mild to Moderate Hirsutism. A Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial," Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine 5, no. 1 (Winter 2014): 26–9. 7. A. Leyva-López et al., "Flavonoids as Cytokine Modulators: A Possible Therapy for Inflammation-Related Diseases," International Journal of Molecular Sciences 17, no. 6 (June 2016): 921; Jeremy J. Johnson, "Carnosol: A Promising Anti-Cancer and Anti-Inflammatory Agent," Cancer Letters 305, no. 1 (June 1, 2011): 1–7. 8. M. Hou et al., "Topical Apigenin Improves Epidermal Permeability Barrier Homoeostasis in Normal Murine Skin by Divergent Mechanisms," Experimental Dermatology 22, no. 3 (March 2013): 210–15. 9. N. Philips et al., "Direct Inhibition of Elastase and Matrixmetalloproteinases and Stimulation of Biosynthesis of Fibrillar Collagens, Elastin, and Fibrillins by Xanthohumol," Journal of Cosmetic Science 61, no. 2 (March–April 2010): 125–32. Components from hops were found to have antibacterial activity against several species of acne-causing bacteria, suggesting that it may be useful for the treatment of acne.

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