Hydroxytyrosol is originally extracted from the leaves and unripe fruits of olives and is one of the main phenolic compounds in olives. This natural polyphenol has attracted much attention in the skin care industry due to its high content of antioxidants.
What does hydroxytyrosol do for your skin?
Hydroxytyrosol is regarded as a valuable active ingredient for its multiple benefits in skin care. It not only improves the overall health of the skin, but also serves as a key ingredient in anti-aging and skin repair.
Hydroxytyrosol has certain antibacterial activity, which can inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, reduce skin infections and inflammation. It can prevent the occurrence of acne and other skin problems and keep the skin clean.
Hydroxytyrosol has strong antioxidant capacity, which can neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress damage to the skin. It can protect the skin from UV radiation, pollutants and other environmental factors, and prevent skin aging and pigmentation.
As the skin care potential of hydroxytyrosol is continuously explored, some well-known skin care brands have begun to incorporate it into product formulas.
What does hydroxytyrosol do for the body?
1. It has been extensively studied and used in many areas, and in addition to their antioxidant effects, which can boost the immune system and increase energy levels, they are reported to be effective in treating respiratory diseases and skin diseases, wound infections and relieving cold symptoms.
2. DHPEA-EDA (hydroxytyrosol), also present in olive oil, is effective in protecting red blood cells from oxidative damage compared to other components. It has preventive and neuroprotective effects against osteoarthritis, as well as its inhibitory effects on oxidative stress and infection mediators.
3. Hydroxytyrosol promotes lipolysis during differentiation of human primary visceral adipocytes and reduces hepatic steatosis by inhibiting dose-dependent intracellular TG accumulation and expression of lipogenesis-stimulating factors during adipocyte differentiation.
