Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, and Cytoprotective Properties of Lactobacillus- and Kombucha-Fermented Cucurbita Pepo L. Peel and Pulp Extracts with Prototype Skin Toner Development
October 2025
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Lactobacillus kombucha Cucurbita pepo L. pumpkin peel extract pumpkin pulp extract phytochemical composition antioxidant capacity cytoprotective effects collagenase inhibition cytokine levels skin toner anti-aging anti-inflammatory skin regeneration pumpkin extract antioxidants skin protection skin care
Studysummary This study concluded that extracts from fermented pumpkin peel and pulp, processed with Lactobacillus strains and kombucha, may serve as multifunctional cosmetic ingredients, offering antioxidant protection, anti-aging, and skin regeneration benefits by demonstrating cytoprotective effects and reducing inflammatory cytokines in cell assays.
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