CU Pharmacy found Thai herbal formula "Mahad" reduces the intensity of pigment melanin in the skin. The skin is white. Safe and non-irritating skin.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittisak OSK112 and Apsak Likitwittayawut OSK112) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pongpumdee Teng, Ph.D., Ph.D., Ph.D. Faculty of Pharmacy, Chulalongkorn University "Herbs help skin from the core of Mahad" revealed that substances that reduce skin color and help to whiten. There are several types depending on the mechanism of action. The most commonly used skin whiteners are skin-removing agents, especially those that inhibit tyrosinase enzymes. Which catalyzes the reaction. The origin of the melanin pigment synthesis process. These substances need to import raw materials from abroad. Make expensive products Study of Thai herbs from Mahad. To develop substances that help skin. This is an option to reduce the import of these substances from abroad.

Mahad is a scientific name that Artocarpus lakoocha Roxb is a perennial in the family Moraceae found in the north and northeast. Folk popular with the core to boil water. And extracted to make it dry powder called "beach" used as a tapeworm. Research on the properties of white skin Mahad began in 1998 by sampling various herbs. To test the inhibition activity of tyrosinase in vitro. Until the essence extracted Mahad. This enzyme inhibits the most. And it is possible to develop this substance. A key ingredient in cosmetic products. The researcher has evaluated the effectiveness of Mahad Mahad essential oil extracts. Started with studies in guinea pigs. And the trial in the volunteers. At first, the researcher took the beach powder that is easy to try. Compared to the substances that help to whiten the skin is commonly used today and expensive.

The results showed that the beach. Effective in reducing pigmented skin color in guinea pigs. Subsequently, four volunteers were enrolled in the arm, extracted from the core of the Mahadan arm twice a day for four weeks, and measured by the Mexameter. Mahad is likely to decrease the intensity of the skin tone, nor allergic nor irritant. Eventually, the researchers studied 60 volunteers in a 12-week period. The subjects were divided into 3 groups, 20 each, and 20-48 years old. Two volunteers extracted the arm early in the morning, compared with volunteers extracted with licorice extract and kojic acid. The results showed that the volunteers were extracted with Mahad extract. The whiteness of the skin color will be seen in just 4 weeks, and will increase significantly over the duration of the trial. In addition, no allergic reactions or skin irritation in any way. While licorice and kojic acid extracts have a longer shelf life of 10 and 8 weeks, respectively.

 

Source: News from Online Newspaper Online Edition dated 5 December 2002.