Beneficial Bio-Extract of Camellia sinensis var. assamica Fermented with a Combination of Probiotics as a Potential Ingredient for Skin Care
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Biotechnology, cosmetics, and aesthetic remedies are now inextricably intertwined due to the production of alternative, more effective, and safer active ingredients. Additionally, there has been an increase in demand for natural cosmetic ingredients across the globe. Camellia sinensis var. assamica (Miang tea) is a good alternative because of several biological activities, and is commercially cultivated as a resource in northern Thailand. The process of fermentation mediated by probiotics can enhance the bioavailability of compounds, transform bioactive compounds, and decrease chemical solvent use for sustainability. This study aims to apply the functional evaluation of Miang tea bio-extracts to promote skin health. On the basis of their bioactive enzymes, β-glucosidase, and antioxidant properties, the strains Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus (previously Lactobacillus rhamnosus), Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (previously Lactobacillus plantarum), and Saccharomyces cerevisiae were used as mixed probiotic starter cultures. The activities of white, green, and black Miang tea bio-extracts, including ferric reducing antioxidant power, lipid peroxidation, nitric oxide inhibition, tyrosinase inhibition, collagenase inhibition (MMP-1 and MMP-2), and antimicrobial activity, were all considerable after 7 days of fermentation time. Additionally, phenolic antioxidant compounds (gallic acid, epigallocatechin gallate, caffeic acid, caffeine, and p-coumaric acid) were identified. The current study’s findings can determine the most effective fermentation time and dose of bio-extract, as well as suggest improvements in bioactive compounds for use in skin care formulations. These results will be used for testing on human participants in further work.
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Fermented Camellia sinensis (Miang tea) with specified strains has anti-oxidant, tyrosinase inhibition (skin whitening), reduction of discoloration, and collagenase inhibition (anti-aging) properties.
“Camellia sinensis (Miang tea) Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae Anti-oxidant, tyrosinase inhibition (skin whitening), reduction of discoloration, collagenase inhibition (anti-aging) [159]”
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The Conclusions report antioxidant activity and tyrosinase and collagenase inhibition in Miang tea fermented with the three named strains. The Discussion links tyrosinase inhibition to melanin production and possible skin whitening, but the paper does not report that the fermented extract reduced skin discoloration. The whitening and anti-aging descriptions are therefore potential implications of the measured activities, not demonstrated skin outcomes. (LLM, conf=0.87)
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- Authors
- Makhamrueang, N., Raiwa, A., Jiaranaikulwanitch, J., Kaewarsar, E., Butrungrod, W., & Sirilun, S.
- Affiliations
- Chiang Mai University (TH)
- Corresponding author
- Sirilun, Sasithorn
- Venue
- Cosmetics
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Published
- 2023-06-01
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 85
- ISSN
- 2079-9284 (ISSN-L)
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- 14
- References
- 49
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- 2026: 3 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 7 · 2023: 2
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- 2.78
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- Funders
- Northern Science Park Thailand, Industrial Research and Technology Capacity Development Program (IRTC 2559)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Tea Polyphenols and Effects
- Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
- Keywords
- Camellia sinensis var. assamica, probiotic fermentation, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, skin care, antioxidant activity, tyrosinase inhibition, collagenase inhibition, phenolic compounds, epigallocatechin gallate, antimicrobial activity, natural cosmetic ingredients
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