A MATRIX-METALLOPROTEINASE (MMP) INHIBITORY EXTRACT AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

摘要

A cosmetic skin care product comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a honey extract is described, the honey extract having a phenolic compound to saccharides ratio of at least 5 times greater than the raw honey from which the extract is derived and including a mixture of at least ethanol, water and one or more MMP inhibitory phenolic compounds.