mintMC® is a natural active ingredient made by Mentha piperita cells. A clinical study showed the application of 1% mintMC® cream significantly increases MED, due to the strong positive effect on skin defense system against UVB, and reduces lipid peroxidation of skin stratum corneum, with the improvement of skin recovering against damage induced by UVA.
mintMC® offers a new perspective on the use of Mentha piperita for skin care products, such as a day cream that reinforces physiological defense mechanisms of skin against environmental stress helping to maintain or even improve its photo-protection competence.