Pomegranate, Fig, Mulberry, and Ginkgo

You are what you eat. Beautiful skin starts with nourishment from within. Why not feed your skin all the goodness of the fruits.

Pomegranate, fig, mulberry, and ginkgo have been traditionally been used in Asian countries to enhance beauty and are known to result in younger-looking, soft, even-toned glowing skin when applied onto the skin.

Pomegranate is a good source of vitamin C, B5 (pantothenic acid), potassium, and polyphenols. They are abundant in polyphenols, ellagitannins, and punicalagins. These polyphenols are responsible for antioxidant activity in pomegranate along with Vitamin C. Polyphenols can also help reverse signs of aging like sun spots, fine lines, and wrinkles.1,4 Pomegranate is also known for its ability to improve skin tone resulting in a natural glow and offering protection against UV-induced damage to the skin.2,3

Figs are rich in Vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and fiber and a good source of antioxidant vitamins A and K. The high Vitamin C content in figs confers the figs with the properties of skin rejuvenation, skin brightening and are effective in reducing sun spots, scarring.4 Several flavonoid compounds, anthocyanins, phytosterols have been characterized in fig fruits which help balance sebum production and maintain water balance resulting in a hydrated soft, and supple skin besides protecting and repairing the skin from damage caused due to UV light.4

Mulberry alba was effective for anti-oxidation and melanin inhibition suggesting this medicinal plant might be used as a good natural ingredient for cosmetics. Because of its ability to inhibit melanin, it is known for its ability to reduce age spots and treat hyperpigmentation. 6

Ginkgo biloba is also considered a vasodilator and has actions to improve blood circulation. Both the ginkgo nuts and the leaves have indicated very high anti-oxidant levels due to the high concentration of vitamins C and E. The nuts are a rich source of amino acids, fatty acids, sugars, and vitamins. Ginkgo biloba has been proven to improve the skin barrier function and elasticity of the skin.7

References:

  1. Polyphenols: Skin Photoprotection and Inhibition of Mini Rev Med Chem. 2011 December 1; 11(14): 1200–1215.
  2. Beneficial effects of dried pomegranate juice concentrated powder on ultraviolet B-induced skin photoaging in hairless mice. Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 14: 1023-1036, 2017.
  3. Pomegranate Juice and extract consumption increases the Resistance to UVB-induced erythema and changes the Skin Microbiome in Healthy Women: a Randomized controlled Nature-Scientific reports, 2019) 9:14528.
  4. Phenolic-rich Pomegranate Peel Extract: In Vitro, Cellular, and In Vivo Activities for Skin Hyperpigmentation Plant Medicine, 2020, July 86 (11),749-759.
  5. Traditional uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Ficus carica: A review. Pharmaceutical Biology, Volume 52,2014-Issue11.
  6. Phytochemistry, pharmacology, and clinical trials of Morus Chin J Nat Med,2016,Jan;14(1),17-30.
  7. Synergistic effects of green tea and ginkgo biloba extracts on the improvement of skin barrier function and J Drug Dermatol,2014,Sep13 (9),1092-7.