Korea’s First Skin Probiotic Included… “Empro Skin”

hy introduces skin-functional probiotic ingredient
"Most effective in promoting collagen precursor production"

As the various functionalities of probiotics are revealed and the "inner beauty" market, which focuses on beauty from within, continues to grow, hy's "Empro Skin" is gaining attention.

"Empro Skin" is a product that contains hy's proprietary skin-functional probiotic, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HY7714 (hereafter HY7714), as its key ingredient. HY7714 is the first skin probiotic in Korea, isolated from the breast milk of healthy mothers, and is a Korean-type probiotic. According to hy, among the more than 5,100 strains the company possesses, HY7714 has the most outstanding efficacy in promoting collagen precursor production.

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HY7714 helps maintain skin health by providing skin hydration and protecting against skin damage caused by ultraviolet rays. Researchers at hy Central Research Institute confirmed through preclinical studies that HY7714 suppresses the activity of matrix metalloproteinases, which are increased by UVB exposure. These enzymes break down collagen, destroy skin tissue, and cause wrinkles and other signs of aging.

Through a 12-week human clinical trial, "Empro Skin" with HY7714 was shown to help with ▲skin hydration ▲skin elasticity ▲wrinkle improvement. In December 2021, it received New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), demonstrating its global safety. Reflecting the recent trend toward "low-spec" products that minimize unnecessary ingredients, the product has reduced sugar content by 80%, earning positive responses from consumers.

Lee Jaehwan, Director of hy Central Research Institute, said, "HY7714 is a multifunctional ingredient that supports both skin and gut health," adding, "As life expectancy increases, it will be the best alternative for realizing the value of well-aging."

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