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www.ascpskincare.com 67 In a clinical study, an extract of fennel was used on women with mild to moderate hirsutism (excessive growth of facial or body hair in women). Microscopic examination of volunteers' faces showed that women who received treatment with the fennel-containing cream had decreased facial hair thickness on their upper lip, cheek, and chin. This difference was 27 percent less than the control group of women who did not receive the fennel-containing cream.9 PARSLEY (Petroselinum Crispum) Parsley is more than that decorative green sprig on your plate. It is rich in many important nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and iron—all important skin nutrients. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen production and vitamin K is used to reduce dark circles under the eyes. Vitamin A and other carotenoids are known for cellular regeneration, cellular communication, and wrinkle reduction. Flavonoids in parsley, including apigenin and carnosol, can target various pathways to decrease inflammation. 10 Using anti-inflammatories on the skin is important, as inflammation is related to many common skin issues, such as redness, dermatitis (eczema), rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Most importantly, apigenin has been shown to improve the barrier function of skin. This most important function helps prevent loss of water from the skin and is dependent on compounds found in the corneocyte layer. 11 Flavonoids in parsley, including apigenin and carnosol, can target various pathways to decrease inflammation.