What are the effects of broccoli sprout extract on the skin?

Broccoli sprout extract has a variety of positive effects on the skin, mainly including the following aspects:

- Antioxidant effect: Sulforaphane in broccoli sprout extract has a powerful antioxidant capacity and can neutralize free radicals in the skin. Free radicals are one of the important factors leading to skin aging. Excessive free radicals will attack skin cells, damage the structure and function of cells, and cause problems such as dry skin, sagging, and wrinkles. By scavenging free radicals, sulforaphane can reduce oxidative damage, delay the skin aging process, and keep the skin firm and elastic.

- Anti-inflammatory effect: Sulforaphane can regulate the inflammatory response of the skin and has a certain improvement effect on some skin diseases related to inflammation, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, etc. It can inhibit the release of inflammatory mediators, reduce symptoms such as skin redness, swelling, and itching, and promote the repair and healing of the skin. In addition, for the mild skin inflammation caused by external stimuli (such as ultraviolet rays, pollution, etc.) in daily life, broccoli sprout extract can also play a role in relieving it and maintaining the healthy state of the skin.

- Promote collagen production: Collagen is a key component to maintain plump and shiny skin. Broccoli sprout extract can stimulate skin cells and promote the synthesis of collagen. With the increase of age, the collagen in the skin gradually decreases, leading to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. By promoting collagen production, broccoli sprout extract helps to increase the plumpness and elasticity of the skin, reduce the generation of wrinkles, and make the skin smoother and more delicate.

- Protect the skin from external damage: Broccoli sprout extract can enhance the skin's barrier function and help the skin resist the invasion of external harmful substances, such as ultraviolet rays, pollutants, bacteria, etc. It can promote the metabolism of skin stratum corneum cells, make the stratum corneum tighter and more complete. At the same time, it can regulate the skin's sebum secretion, maintain the skin's water-oil balance, thus providing a good protective barrier for the skin and reducing the damage of external factors to the skin.