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Ficus lacor Extrtact for Reducing MMP-1 Activity

Tiffany Carle, David Gan and Michelle Hines are credited with the development in Mary Kay's new patent

Ficus lacor (Shutterstock.com/PEERAPIXSCOM)

US Patent 12,605,308 (Tiffany Carle, David Gan, Michelle Hines); Mary Kay has patented a method for treating fine lines and wrinkles with a topical composition containing an aqueous, alcoholic or aqueous-alcoholic extract from Ficus lacor. The extract functions by reducing oxidation in the skin or reducing MMP-1 activity in the skin.

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