Standardized Pomegranate (Pomella®) and Red Maple (Maplifa®) Extracts and Their Phenolics Protect Type I Collagen by the Inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinases, Collagenase, and Collagen Cross-Linking
Huifang Li, Tithi Roy, Samuel T Boateng, Hao He, Chang Liu, Weixi Liu, Dongli Li, Panpan Wu, Navindra P Seeram, Jean Christopher Chamcheu, Hang Ma
Multi-Pathway Skin Support Mechanism
In Simple Terms:
Red maple leaf extract supports skin through multiple biological pathways — targeting elasticity, collagen preservation, and antioxidant defense simultaneously.
Key Findings:
Supports elastase inhibition (elasticity preservation)
Helps reduce collagen breakdown
Provides antioxidant defense against environmental stress
Study Breakdown:
Unlike single-function ingredients, red maple leaf extract works across multiple biological pathways.
It helps inhibit elastase enzymes, reducing the breakdown of elastin fibers. At the same time, it supports collagen preservation and provides antioxidant protection against oxidative stress.
This multi-pathway activity allows the extract to support both immediate skin appearance and long-term structural integrity.
Why It Matters for your skin:
Skin aging is not caused by a single factor — it is a combination of structural breakdown and environmental damage.
By addressing multiple pathways at once, red maple leaf extract provides a more comprehensive approach to maintaining skin resilience and long-term vitality.