Amorepacific announced on Wednesday that its proprietary cultured microbiome strain extract shows promise in improving post-acne inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The company published these groundbreaking findings in the August online edition of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Acne can leave behind pesky pigmentation or scarring even after the inflammation has subsided. Traditional treatments for managing these stubborn marks have primarily focused on inhibiting melanin production, which doesn’t effectively address pigments that have already settled into the dermis and epidermis.
To tackle this beauty dilemma, Amorepacific’s research team zeroed in on why melanin lingers in the skin, causing prolonged discoloration. They’ve come up with a genius two-pronged approach that not only stops new melanin from forming but also kicks out the existing pigment party-crashers.
The researchers struck gold with Bacillus velezensis AmoreLumina, a superstar strain from Amorepacific’s Research and Innovation (R&I) Center. This little powerhouse churns out high concentrations of moranoline, a natural skin-loving substance, while playing nice with our skin’s ecosystem.
Here’s the scoop: their study found that this cultured extract is a multitasking marvel. It puts the brakes on melanin-producing enzymes that go into overdrive after acne flare-ups. But wait, there’s more! It also revs up the clean-up crew in our skin cells, activating processes that break down melanin that’s already made itself at home.
This double-duty action could be a game-changer for fading those stubborn dark spots.
When they tested it on actual human skin samples, the results were seriously impressive. The extract significantly lightened pigmentation caused by acne bacteria and UV exposure.
Seo Byeong-hwi, the brains behind Amorepacific’s R&I Center, couldn’t be more thrilled. He explained that this research is a total breakthrough. It’s not just looking at stopping melanin production after acne – it’s tackling the whole journey of how it sticks around in the skin. It’s opening up a whole new chapter in skin recovery studies.
As Amorepacific celebrates its 81st birthday, they’re doubling down on their Create New Beauty vision. With decades of skincare know-how under their belt, they’re going full steam ahead to develop even more innovative ingredients that could revolutionize your beauty routine.
