Revealed, Magnolia is Beneficial for Healthy and Bright Skin

Famous in Asia, Magnolia not only has a beautiful appearance and fragrant aroma, but also symbolizes various positive meanings. It turns out that this colorful flower also has various benefits. Not only for medical purposes, it turns out that Magnolia can also be used for skin care to make it beautiful and bright.

Magnolia flower extract has been proven to have regenerative properties in protecting the skin. The benefits obtained from this flower extract include:

1. Has a skin brightening effect
Magnolia extract has been proven to effectively inhibit the process of melanogenesis (formation of melanin) resulting in a decrease in the amount of melanin and resulting in brighter skin.

2. Has an antioxidant effect that protects the skin from damage
Skin damage can be caused by external factors such as air, weather, and exposure to ultra-violet rays. The impact can cause premature aging effects. To overcome this condition, Magnolia extract which is high in antioxidant components such as magnolol and honokiol can actively protect cells from damage caused by free radicals, thereby slowing the skin’s aging process.

When the skin is protected in such a way, the potential for fine lines and wrinkles to appear is reduced. Magnolia extract also functions to soften and hydrate the skin, thereby reducing fine lines on the face that may have appeared.

3. Has an anti-inflammatory effect that is effective in treating inflammation of the skin
Inflammation of the skin that often occurs includes a reddish rash and skin that feels itchy, dry and scaly. The causes can be various, such as allergic reactions, stress, or bacterial infections.

Having the magnolol component, Magnolia extract has been proven to be able to overcome this problem. This natural Magnolia bark extract has an anti-inflammatory effect that will make the skin feel calmer and look healthy, making it ideal for sensitive skin.

4. Has antibacterial activity to treat acne prone skin
Clinical studies also show that the magnolol and honokiol contained in Magnolia are effective in fighting disease-causing bacteria on the skin and are very helpful in reducing and eliminating acne. Known as soothing ingredients, Magnolia extract can clean the skin down to the pores so that it can prevent and eliminate acne on the face.

Magnolia is Safe for Pregnant Women
The question is, is Magnolia safe to use for pregnant and breastfeeding women?
It cannot be denied that pregnant women are at great risk of experiencing skin health problems. Not only during pregnancy, but also during breastfeeding. The appearance of skin problems during pregnancy is a frequent complaint for them. This condition can cause a pregnant woman’s self-confidence to decrease.

As explained by Dr. Yusfa Rasyid, Sp.OG, MARS, skin health problems are often experienced by pregnant women. Because during pregnancy and breastfeeding there are hormonal changes, the immune system and metabolism in the mother. This causes changes in shape, color or pigmentation, and also skin structure.