Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
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Topical microemulsion containing Punica granatum extract: its control over skin erythema and melanin in healthy Asian subjects
INTRODUCTION Punica granatum is apotent source of polyphenolic compounds with strong free radicals scavenging activity. The skin lightening effects of Punica granatum are assumed due to ellagic acid which acts by chelating copper at the active site of tyrosinase. AIM To explore a topical microemulsion (O/W) of pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract for its control on skin erythema and melanin....
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عنوان ژورنال: Advances in Dermatology and Allergology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1642-395X
DOI: 10.5114/pdia.2014.47117