USE OF COMBRETUM MICRANTHUM EXTRACT IN COSMETICS

摘要

Disclosed is a use of Combretum micranthum extract in cosmetics. Processes such as a solvent extraction method and a chromatographic method are specifically used, it is found that a Combretum micranthum plant or its extract has the effects of moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, post-sun repair, repair of skin barrier, repair of UV-induced DNA damage, whitening, fading spots and anti-glycation and the like. The prepared Combretum micranthum extract can be added into cosmetics as an active ingredient thereof. The cosmetic or drug containing the Combretum micranthum extract has the efficacies of moisturizing, anti-inflammatory, post-sun repair, repair of skin barrier, repair of UV-induced DNA damage, whitening, anti-freckle and resisting saccharification and the like, thereby achieving the effect of skin care and beauty.