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Furthering Research on Star Grass: POLVERA Aloe Vera Star Grass Sleeping Mask
Bangkok Aloe Limited and Assist. Prof. Dr. Kornwinwich Boonpisoothnun from RMUTT’s Thai Traditional Medicine College have collaborated to invent the POLVERA aloe vera star grass sleeping mask
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kornwinwich revealed that RMUTT’s Thai Traditional Medicine College developed extracts from star grass, a plant with an extended history of beauty and health benefits. Previous research findings yielded that appropriate extraction of raw star grass can stimulate collagen production in the skin, reduce melanin production in melanocyte cells, and prevent growth of Tyrosinase, an enzyme related to melanin production. Furthermore, it is stronger than Kojic acid, a Tyrosinase inhibitor, and a substance that makes skin whiter, which is often used in cosmetics. Moreover, star grass extracts are not toxic to the skin. It was also found that star grass extracts may be used to develop various cosmetics as well. Thus, RMUTT’s Thai Traditional Medicine College developed an aloe vera star grass sleeping mask, has successfully patented the invention under RMUTT, and has also received numerous innovation awards domestically and internationally.
Bangkok Aloe Limited is the top exporter of raw aloe vera in Thailand and has numerous cosmetics and functional drink products that contain aloe vera under the brand POLVERA. The POLVERA aloe vera star grass sleeping mask was developed to strengthen the POLVERA brand. The mask contains as anti-oxidation, collagen stimulation, and anti-melanin synthesis effects and received supported from the Innovation and Technology Assistance Program (iTAP), one of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)’s services.
The concentrated POLVERA aloe vera star grass sleeping mask for nighttime use is available in the form of a clear gel that has a milder consistency for better absorption into the skin than cream. Additionally, it will help make the skin whiter, more vibrant and moisturized, reduce wrinkles, and reduce skin irritation. Recently, this product has received a ‘very good’ award in this year’s 6th Innovation Awards, organized by RMUTT’s Institute of Research and Development. The product is currently available in the market. Those that are interested may call 02-592-1900 for more information.
