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China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics ›› 2019, Vol. 49 ›› Issue (4): 259-263.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-1803.2019.04.011

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The efficacy of silymarin in dermatology and its application in cosmetics

YANG Yan-yin1,2,YANG Zhi-guo1,HU Shi-guo1,LI Yan1,2,XUE Qiang1,SUN Hua-fu3()   

  1. 1. Chongqing Medical and Pharmaceutical College, Chongqing 401331, China
    2. Chongqing Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chongqing 401331, China
    3. Tiansheng Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., Chongqing 401120, China
  • Received:2018-06-26 Revised:2019-03-25 Online:2019-04-22 Published:2019-04-24
  • Contact: Hua-fu SUN E-mail:346686835@qq.com

Abstract:

The efficacy and mechanism of silymarin in dermatology were reviewed, including anti-light damage, antioxidant, delaying skin aging, whitening, hair protection, treatment of chloasma, rosacea and scar repair. The applications of silymarin in cosmetics were introduced, including sunscreen cream, essence cream, eye cream, lotion, mask, etc. A broader application of silymarin in cosmetics industry was also prospected.

Key words: cosmetics, silymarin, application progress

CLC Number: 

  • TQ658