Exposure to environmental factors such as ultraviolet (UV) radiation or pollution can cause oxidative stress and trigger the production of melanin. While melanin plays a crucial role in protecting the skin from UV damage, its overproduction can cause hyperpigmentation, an uneven skin tone and dark spots. This has created a market need for natural and safe alternatives to harsh synthetic skin lightening treatments. A new study highlights the efficacy of apple mint extract as a natural and safe alternative to conventional skin brightening ingredients, offering promising results in reducing hyperpigmentation and improving skin tone.
A groundbreaking study has revealed the efficacy of apple mint extract, MintyBright™ Nu, as a promising natural alternative for skin brightening.
Significant clinical study highlights:
In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 99 middle-aged females with mild to moderate fine lines, wrinkles, skin spots, and phototype III-V (according to the Fitzpatrick phototyping scale), received once daily either 150 mg MintyBright™ Nu or placebo for 12 weeks.
- Skin lightening: skin lightness parameter L* increased in 81.2 % of participants by a mean of 2.4 %.
- Skin brightening: improved skin brightness by 16 % (measured using ITA°), with no effect observed in the placebo group.
- Skin tone evenness: significantly decreased melanin variation leading to a more even skin tone, whereas placebo showed no effect.
- Melanin synthesis: inhibits melanin synthesis by 29.9 %, matching the efficacy of kojic acid and outperforming the positive control Glutathione in vitro.
These findings underscore the clinical relevance of MintyBright™ Nu in the skin brightening supplement market. At a recommended daily dose of 150 mg, MintyBright™ Nu demonstrated its ability to reduce skin pigment melanin synthesis, promoting a more even skin tone and increased skin lightness.
According to the World Health Organisation, 25-80 % of women in African countries and nearly 40 % of women in China, Malaysia, the Philippines and Korea use skin lightening products. MintyBright™ Nu offers a natural, safe and effective alternative to these consumers, underscoring the global relevance and demand.
Derived from apple mint leaves, MintyBright™ Nu is naturally rich in antioxidative flavonoids known to protect from oxidative stress and mitigate the production of melanin.
MintyBright™ Nu is an innovative ingredient for skin brightening suitable for a wide range of supplement applications, such as beauty from within, skin tone evenness and hyperpigmentation reduction. It has a pleasant fresh, slightly minty taste and is available as an easy to formulate powder extract.
MintyBright™ Nu represents a significant advancement in the skin brightening supplement market, meeting the growing consumer demand for natural and effective solutions.
