Mechanistic Insights into Pigmented Rice Bran in Mitigating UV-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Pigmentation

As an agri-food by-product, the rice bran of pigmented rice, encompassing varieties such as red, black, and purple rice, has garnered increasing attention due to its richness in terms of bioactive compounds. Being mainly composed of the pericarp, aleuron, seed coat, and germ, the brown outer layer o...

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Main Authors: Tao Zhang, Hua-Li Zuo, Yue Liu, Hsi-Yuan Huang, Shang-Fu Li, Jing Li, Li-Ping Li, Yi-Gang Chen, Ting-Syuan Lin, Sheng-Han Huang, Yang-Chi-Dung Lin, Hsien-Da Huang
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Hua-Li Zuo
Yue Liu
Hsi-Yuan Huang
Shang-Fu Li
Jing Li
Li-Ping Li
Yi-Gang Chen
Ting-Syuan Lin
Sheng-Han Huang
Yang-Chi-Dung Lin
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Hua-Li Zuo
Yue Liu
Hsi-Yuan Huang
Shang-Fu Li
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Li-Ping Li
Yi-Gang Chen
Ting-Syuan Lin
Sheng-Han Huang
Yang-Chi-Dung Lin
Hsien-Da Huang
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description As an agri-food by-product, the rice bran of pigmented rice, encompassing varieties such as red, black, and purple rice, has garnered increasing attention due to its richness in terms of bioactive compounds. Being mainly composed of the pericarp, aleuron, seed coat, and germ, the brown outer layer of the rice kernel offers potential health benefits and has applications in skincare. Human skin serves as the primary barrier against external threats, including pathogens, pollutants, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Notably, UV radiation accelerates the aging process and contributes to various skin issues. Recent trends suggest a heightened interest in incorporating pigmented rice into skincare regimens, motivated by its potential to mitigate oxidative stress, inflammation, and pigmentation, which are pivotal factors in skin aging and photodamage. With increasing consumer demand for natural and sustainable ingredients, pigmented rice has emerged as a promising candidate within the skincare and personal care sectors, effectively bridging the gap between nutrition and dermatological health. This review examines the applications of pigmented rice in skincare, with a particular focus on its bioactive components and potential mechanisms of action that contribute to skin health. The unique chemical composition of pigmented rice, which includes compounds such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and vitamin E, underlies its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-protective properties. Despite the increasing recognition of its benefits, a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms remains limited, underscoring the necessity for further research to exploit the potential of pigmented rice in skincare applications fully.
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spelling doaj-art-da995ae07b1349dfab2a8466a45d05262025-08-20T02:28:33ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842025-03-011225110.3390/cosmetics12020051Mechanistic Insights into Pigmented Rice Bran in Mitigating UV-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and PigmentationTao Zhang0Hua-Li Zuo1Yue Liu2Hsi-Yuan Huang3Shang-Fu Li4Jing Li5Li-Ping Li6Yi-Gang Chen7Ting-Syuan Lin8Sheng-Han Huang9Yang-Chi-Dung Lin10Hsien-Da Huang11R&D Center, Better Way (Shanghai) Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201103, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaR&D Center, Better Way (Shanghai) Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Shanghai 201103, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaSchool of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518172, ChinaAs an agri-food by-product, the rice bran of pigmented rice, encompassing varieties such as red, black, and purple rice, has garnered increasing attention due to its richness in terms of bioactive compounds. Being mainly composed of the pericarp, aleuron, seed coat, and germ, the brown outer layer of the rice kernel offers potential health benefits and has applications in skincare. Human skin serves as the primary barrier against external threats, including pathogens, pollutants, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Notably, UV radiation accelerates the aging process and contributes to various skin issues. Recent trends suggest a heightened interest in incorporating pigmented rice into skincare regimens, motivated by its potential to mitigate oxidative stress, inflammation, and pigmentation, which are pivotal factors in skin aging and photodamage. With increasing consumer demand for natural and sustainable ingredients, pigmented rice has emerged as a promising candidate within the skincare and personal care sectors, effectively bridging the gap between nutrition and dermatological health. This review examines the applications of pigmented rice in skincare, with a particular focus on its bioactive components and potential mechanisms of action that contribute to skin health. The unique chemical composition of pigmented rice, which includes compounds such as anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, and vitamin E, underlies its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-protective properties. Despite the increasing recognition of its benefits, a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms remains limited, underscoring the necessity for further research to exploit the potential of pigmented rice in skincare applications fully.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/12/2/51pigmented rice branphotodamageantioxidantanti-inflammatory effectantimelanogenesis
spellingShingle Tao Zhang
Hua-Li Zuo
Yue Liu
Hsi-Yuan Huang
Shang-Fu Li
Jing Li
Li-Ping Li
Yi-Gang Chen
Ting-Syuan Lin
Sheng-Han Huang
Yang-Chi-Dung Lin
Hsien-Da Huang
Mechanistic Insights into Pigmented Rice Bran in Mitigating UV-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Pigmentation
Cosmetics
pigmented rice bran
photodamage
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory effect
antimelanogenesis
title Mechanistic Insights into Pigmented Rice Bran in Mitigating UV-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Pigmentation
title_full Mechanistic Insights into Pigmented Rice Bran in Mitigating UV-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Pigmentation
title_fullStr Mechanistic Insights into Pigmented Rice Bran in Mitigating UV-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Pigmentation
title_full_unstemmed Mechanistic Insights into Pigmented Rice Bran in Mitigating UV-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Pigmentation
title_short Mechanistic Insights into Pigmented Rice Bran in Mitigating UV-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Pigmentation
title_sort mechanistic insights into pigmented rice bran in mitigating uv induced oxidative stress inflammation and pigmentation
topic pigmented rice bran
photodamage
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory effect
antimelanogenesis
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/12/2/51
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