Mulberry

Description: Mulberry root extract comes from the white Mulberry tree that is native to China, but cultivated in Europe, Japan, Australia and North America. The extract has been used for centuries in Chinese Medicine. Newer discoveries make it very useful in skin care. Extract in a base of water and glycerin, preserved with phenoxyethanol. Light to medium golden yellow liquid, characteristic odor. Soluble in water, pH ~5. CAS# 94167-05-2, 7732-18-5, 56-81-5, 122-99-6. | | INCI Name: Morus alba root extract. | | Properties: Has been found to lighten age spots and uneven skin tone. Has been postulated to promote hair growth and have antioxidant and anti-septic properties. Can be combined with other skin lighteners such as skinwhite BLE, licorice extract, kojic acid, skinwhite msh, and alpha-arbutin. | | Use: Add to formulas as is, typical use level: 1 - 10%. For external use only. | | Application: Skin lightening products, serums, face creams, anti-aging, masks, makeup. |

The cosmetic and dermatological communities fervently laud green tea, mainly due to the fact that it contains the polyphenol epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). EGCG polyphenols are widely known for their anti-carcinogenic and antioxidant abilities, and have been shown to inhibit the body's immune suppression and skin cancer induction that typically follows UVB exposure. A 2001 study in the journal Carcinogenesis demonstrated how, after exposure to sunlight, the dermal application of EGCG can effectively reduce the body's oxidative stress and increase its enzyme and amino acid activity (mainly catalase and glutathione).
Root extract that may have potent antioxidant properties (potentially anti-cancer) and may promote wound healing. Whether or not it can have an impact on cellulite is unknown (Sources: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, April 2006, pages 2558–2562; Phytotherapy Research, January 2005,
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