Research Paper : Antimicrobial Activities of Fermented Salicornia herbacea Extracts Against Acne Vulgaris

Mo, Jeong Hee; Kim, Kyeong Ran

Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology 2011;17(3):487-494.
Published online June 30, 2011.

함초와 발효함초 추출물로부터 여드름에 유효한 화장품 소재개발

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Research Paper : Antimicrobial Activities of Fermented Salicornia herbacea Extracts Against Acne Vulgaris

Jeong Hee Mo, Kyeong Ran Kim

Abstract

Purpose
This study aims to present a possibility of developing materials effective against acne vulgaris by analysing components of dried and fermented salicornia herbacea, their antimicrobial activity and NO(nitric oxide) scavenging activity. Methods: For the purpose, components and mineral contents of dried and fermented salicornia herbacea were measured according to a AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists) method and specimen were extracted with uses of methanol and ethanol. Anti-microbial activity was tested against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Propionibacterium acnes by disc diffusion assay. Anti-inflammatory activity was NO scavenging activity measured. Results: The antimicrobial activity discovered from 20 mg/disc of fermented S. herbacea extract was presented as follows: 14.3

Key Words: Acne, Anti-microbial activity, Salicornia herbacea, Fermented Salicornia herbacea