The effect of milk thistle in anti-aging skin beauty pills

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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor I Nguyen Thanh Van - Doctor of Internal Medicine - Dermatology - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.
If you are tired of countless chemical-laden skin creams that are advertised too much, then beautifying the skin from natural ingredients is currently being of interest to many women. Most notably, milk thistle extract has been reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties, thereby helping to protect the skin from the harmful effects of solar radiation and slow down the aging process. skin chemistry.

1. What is milk thistle?

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) belongs to the Asteraceae family, this plant produces red or purple flowers. The active ingredient in milk thistle is the compound silymarin. Although originally grown only in Asia and Southern Europe, milk thistle is now successfully grown around the world.
Milk thistle has been used since ancient Roman times to treat a variety of diseases, especially those related to the liver and biliary tract. Some people use the term "silymarin" interchangeably with milk thistle.
Later, when the research on the issue of milk thistle has been widely conducted, the components of the plant, even the milk thistle pills, are being actively applied in the treatment and supplement of milk thistle. Supports many different organ systems in the body.

2. What effect does milk thistle have on skin beauty?

2.1. Supports Liver Health Most of us today, liver function is negatively impacted due to unhealthy diet, fast food, pollution, toxins and stress leading to liver toxicity, liver function. weak poison. Studies show that milk thistle not only protects but actually helps repair liver damage caused by toxins.
Active ingredient in milk thistle: the compound silymarin, which acts as an antioxidant by reducing free radical production, producing a detoxifying effect.
In liver problems, milk thistle can absolutely be chosen as an adjuvant treatment. Particularly effective when taken orally, it flushes toxins out of the liver, helping to cleanse and purify the skin. When the liver is working better, there is a healthier chemical balance in the skin, which leads to beautiful, flawless skin.
2.2. Supports effective acne treatment Acne is an inflammatory skin condition. While not dangerous, it can cause scarring and cosmetic problems.
Milk thistle has many skin benefits (regardless of age or skin type), especially effective in treating acne. It's all thanks to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties found in milk thistle, which help fight the damaging effects of free radicals, which can cause premature skin aging. In fact, research showed that people with acne who took 210 mg of silymarin daily for 8 weeks experienced a 53% reduction in acne lesions.
In addition, milk thistle extract also has properties to help clean the skin, clean pores, regulate sebum secretion effectively, ... these are all useful effects for acne-prone skin.
2.3. Slows aging When applied topically or orally, milk thistle's antioxidant effects (equivalent to vitamins C and E) protect against the damaging effects of free radicals. Combined with the ability to remove toxins from the body, it will help slow down the aging process and maintain the health of the skin (reduce dark spots, wrinkles), eyes, joints and muscles.
Antioxidants from milk thistle help protect skin from free radicals and pollutants that surround us every day. Milk thistle has the ability to protect the skin from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays - factors that lead to premature skin aging, causing oxidative stress - a precursor to some skin cancers. In addition, a series of studies show that milk thistle can directly slow down the skin aging process by inhibiting collagen degradation, helping to maintain firm and smooth skin. Milk thistle also helps improve rosacea redness, itching, and redness, as silymarin acts as a potent anti-inflammatory. The linoleic acid component in this herb also helps improve cell membranes, making skin cells less permeable to dangerous chemicals and pollutants.

3. Types of products prepared from milk thistle

There are many ways to get the benefits of this plant. The most basic is drinking milk thistle tea, which is mainly beneficial for those who want to slowly cleanse the liver. The best teas use the leaves and seeds from the plant.
For skin, you should use cream form. How to use is to apply directly to problem areas, such as acne, wrinkles or redness. Use regularly once or twice daily and will see results after about 2 weeks of use. Besides, to achieve long-term effects, users need to persevere in skin care and, if possible, should combine it with a healthy and nutritious diet.
To increase the effect of milk thistle, milk thistle pills is a simple and easy choice to make. The medicinal ingredients of the plant will be prepared into oral tablets, with high concentration extracts and rapid results. However, you should consult your doctor before taking the pill form.
Today, we can get the amazing benefits of milk thistle. Along with milk thistle's powerful liver cleansing properties, this herb is also becoming more and more popular in the skin care industry. Besides topical cream, milk thistle oral tablet form also adds other beneficial ingredients such as vitamins E, C, glutathione, minerals, collagen to help limit dark spots. Helps reduce sebum, helps reduce acne, anti-aging.

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Reference source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; www.paulaschoice.com; www.lesielle.com.