Efficacy of Two Moroccan Cistus S…icrobial Activities.

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Efficacy of Two Moroccan Cistus Species Extracts against Acne Vulgaris: Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Activities.

Maryem Bouabidi, Federica Lina Salamone, Chemseddoha Gadhi, Hafida Bouamama, Antonio Speciale, Giovanna Ginestra + 4 more

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023

Findings

Two Moroccan Cistus plant extracts showed antibacterial activity against the three main bacteria that cause acne (Staphylococcus aureus, S. epidermidis, and Propionibacterium acnes). Both extracts were rich in polyphenols—mainly flavonoids and tannins—and demonstrated antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in lab testing. However, this was early-stage research in test tubes and cells, not yet tested on actual skin.

Design

Review

Evidence

Moderate

Journal

Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)