What is phytosterol and its function？
July 31, 2024
Simply put, plant sterols are natural plant molecules similar to cholesterol. Phytosterols are present in various plants, but are particularly abundant in nuts, beans, sunflowers, soybeans, and vegetable oils (including sesame oil, peanut oil, and rapeseed oil). Plant sterols are touted for their many anti-inflammatory effects, and even for their ability to stimulate hair growth and reduce cholesterol. They come in the form of oral supplements and are also used to make moisturizers and lotion. Today, my focus will be on the good doctor's prescription of plant sterols for the skin.
The scientific community's view on plant sterols
Some studies have examined the effects of plant sterols on the skin. A study conducted in Germany had 10 participants apply different types of moisturizers on their skin, including vitamins, ceramides, and plant sterols. Researchers have found that using moisturizers containing plant sterols and ceramides can prevent the breakdown of collagen in the skin; When the skin comes into contact with sunlight, collagen breakdown occurs. You can imagine that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays from sunlight can cause the skin to lose collagen; Therefore, a moisturizer that can reduce this decomposition process can help delay aging. They also found that moisturizers containing plant sterols even have some stimulating effects on collagen production.
Another study found that plant sterols can increase the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in human fibroblasts; These cells are a component of the skin's connective tissue and help repair injured skin. This is very important, why? Hyaluronic acid is a major moisturizer, which means helping the skin retain moisture. In fact, a hyaluronic acid molecule can absorb water equivalent to 1000 times its weight! The ability to maintain skin moisture diminishes with age, leading to sagging, dryness, and wrinkling of the skin. To maintain the youthful radiance of the skin, increasing hyaluronic acid and collagen are methods that can be tried.
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