THE EFFICACY OF 7% KAEMPFERIA PARVIFLORA CREAM FOR THE TREATMENT OF MELASMA

Authors

  • Yee Yee MON
  • Paisal RUMMANEETHORN

Abstract

Melasma is a common facial skin problem, characterized by irregular hyperpigmentation on both sides of the face. Since people nowadays pursue the beauty of skin and its health, melasma has become a big concern for the quality of life and mental health of the affected persons. It has a huge impact on the confident level during social communication. Many factors are liable for the occurrence of melasma including genetics, exposure to UV radiation, hormonal imbalance, pregnancy, and some medicines such as phenytoin. The aim is to decrease melanocyte proliferation and elevate the breakdown of melanin in the treatment of melasma. There are many available and effective options for curing melasma. Some natural extracts from medicinal herbs are used for the treatment of melasma because of their proven improvement in melasma. They are affordable, and consumer-friendly. Kaempferia parviflora is also widely known as “Thai ginseng”. Its origin was in the northeast of Thailand, and it can be found plentifully in Malaysia and Thailand. Kaempferia parviflora has been long used as herbal folk medicine. Based on safety and efficacy, Kaempferia parviflora has been chosen in Thailand as one of the top 5 medicinal products and also has the target to produce more income to the country. Kaempferia parviflora extract can reduce oxidative stress and also has impressive anti-inflammatory and anti-tyrosinase benefits. We will focus on the anti-tyrosinase activity of 7% Kaempferia parviflora and study its potency in treating melasma as a facial cream.

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Published

2025-05-06