Diglucosyl Gallic Acid is a natural compound derived from three Indian fruits: Amla, Haritaki, and Bibhitaki.
Benefits:
- Antioxidant: Diglucosyl Gallic Acid is a potent antioxidant (4 x the antioxidant efficacy of Vitamin C) that can help to protect the skin from free radical damage caused by environmental factors such as UV radiation, pollution, and stress. This can help to prevent premature ageing of the skin and maintain a youthful appearance
- Anti-inflammatory: Diglucosyl Gallic Acid has anti-inflammatory properties (reduces skin inflammation by up to 51%) that can help to reduce redness, swelling, and irritation of the skin. It can be particularly beneficial for people with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
- Skin brightening: Diglucosyl Gallic Acid can help to brighten the skin (150% reduction in global melanin content) and improve its tone and texture. It works by inhibiting the production of melanin, which can help to reduce the appearance of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone (7.5% improvement in UV spots).
- Moisturising: Diglucosyl Gallic Acid can help to moisturise the skin and improve its hydration levels. This can help to prevent dryness, flakiness, and roughness of the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and supple (600% reduction in skin redness).
- Collagen production: Diglucosyl Gallic Acid can stimulate the production of collagen, a protein that gives the skin its structure and elasticity. This can help to improve the firmness and elasticity of the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35211990/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31584241/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3828909/