Mary Kay Shares Findings on Botanical Extracts & Facial Expression Lines

Mary Kay Inc. has revealed research on a treatment that combats the appearance of facial expression lines. The findings were shared at the American Academy of Dermatology Association (AAD) Annual Meeting earlier this year. Mary Kay says the research could have a significant impact on understanding expression lines and offer a notable alternative to popular in-office procedures.

“Women are looking for holistic alternatives to invasive, often expensive in-office procedures to address facial expression lines,” said Dr. Lucy Gildea, chief innovation officer, product and science at Mary Kay. “Our research reveals that there are safe, efficient, and comfortable methods that provide compelling skin benefits.”

During the meeting Geetha Kalahasti, associate principal scientist, upstream research, clinical and scientific credentialing at Mary Kay, shared the results of a cosmetic formulation containing a patented blend of three botanical extracts that mimic the activity of a well-known injectable. The three botanical extracts were shown in vitro to inhibit the contraction of muscle cells and calcium flux response, key factors that induct the development of expression lines.

Mary Kay says its researchers  are also pioneering clinical research methodology. Patented clinical methodology was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the cosmetic formulation compared to the popular in-office treatment. Clinical evaluations showed significant reduction in the intensity of muscle contractions and significant visual improvement in forehead and crow’s feet lines and wrinkles compared to the injectable, according to beauty company.

“Our team of scientists at Mary Kay are filling the gaps in consumer needs by seeking the most innovative cosmetic solutions that address key contributors of pre-mature skin aging,” said Dr. James Ebel, VP of product development and product portfolio strategy. “This is just one example of the amazing research efforts by Mary Kay Research & Development.”