Warren Wallo

The mechanism of action and clinical benefits of soy for the treatment of hyperpigmentation.

Background  Hyperpigmentation disorders are common and diverse conditions that may require treatment for medical and/or cosmetic reasons. Hyperpigmented lesions can reduce patients’ quality of life, self‐perception, and social and vocational functioning. The most commonly used treatments for hyperpigmentation include topical agents, such as hydroquinone, retinoids and azelaic acid.

Nutrient-Rich Botanicals in Skin Health: Focus on Avena sativa

Botanicals are generally defined as ingredients sourced from a natural feedstock such as a plant, fungus, microorganism or algae. Over time, certain botanicals have been selected for their nutritive or medicinal values. Interestingly some botanicals used as food source exhibit health benefits. Examples of nutrient-rich botanicals include oatmeal, vegetable oils, curcuma, pepper…etc. Until recently however, the mechanism of action of these botanicals was largely unknown. They were also mostly used as crude preparations. In addition, clinical evidence often lacked or was insufficient to support their rational usage. With the advances in preparation and extraction processes, standardized materials are now available. Moreover, research has been conducted in elucidating the chemical composition of such botanicals and determining the contribution of each phytochemical class to its mechanism of action.