| abstract |
The present invention provides use of a Passiflora flower extract for manufacture of composition for enhancing mitochondrial activity or anti-aging gene expression in skin cells. The passion flower extract not only helps to increase cellular energy production, but also enhances the expression of multiple anti-aging genes, such as PINK1, ATG1, ATG8, SIRT1, FOXO3, TERT and TERC , that are associated with renewal of mitochondria, cellular stress response, and telomere elongation. Therefore, said extract can maintain skin cell vitality and skin youth. |