| abstract |
The present invention relates to a skin-whitening and skin-protection composition that comprises stilbenoid(s) and/or stilbenoid-containing extract(s) obtained from Dendrobium nplants, such as Dendrobium officinale nand Dendrobium nobile nfor the management of melanogenesis, skin-darkening and skin-aging. More particularly, it relates to the usage of Dendrobium ningredients and stilbenoids to reduce the formation of melanin in melanocytes. It also relates to the usage of Dendrobium ningredients and stilbenoids to reduce the generation of reactive oxygen species and oxidative free radicals. This invention relates to the use of Dendrobium n-derived extracts or ingredients or stilbenoids in the formulation of skin-protection, skin-whitening and/or anti-skin aging products. Compounds for use in preparation of a composition for treating, preventing, and/or delaying the progress of skin darkening or for use in skin-whitening and skin-protection which are synthesized from dihydro-resveratrol and the related synthesis method are also provided in the present invention. |