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Jun 30, 2009 | 11:39 AM CDT
Leucojum aestivum Bulb Extract for Antiaging Benefits
By: Liki von Oppen-Bezalel, PhD, IBR Ltd.
Dormant Leucojum aestivum bulb extract is shown by the author to provide antiaging benefits including: slowing the proliferation of melanocytes and keratinocytes potentially to reduce age spots and slow cellular aging; reducing wrinkle formation by inhibiting muscle cell contractions; and increasing SOD expression in the skin to boost its natural defenses.
Jun 15, 2009 | 09:19 AM CDT
Brown Seaweed for Skin Lightening
Before melanin synthesis occurs, this brown seaweed extract reduces the release of nitric oxide, a melanogenic mediator, to down-regulate skin pigmentation.
May 04, 2009 | 04:13 PM CDT
Slowing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Aging: A Dual Approach
By: Liki von Oppen-Bezalel, IBR Ltd.
In this dual approach to antiaging, intrinsic factors are first addressed by slowing cell proliferation in skin via a technology based on dormins—in this case, extracts from dormant Narcissus tazetta bulb. Then, to protect against extrinsic aging, colorless carotenoids are employed to absorb UV radiation and prevent oxidative stress damage.
May 04, 2009 | 02:20 PM CDT
Clinical Relevance of Topical Active Delivery Systems in Cosmetics
By: Haw-Yueh Thong, MD, MS, Dnational Taiwan Unive…
Depending on a drug or cosmetic ingredient’s intended target, topical delivery systems are broadly categorized as either transdermal drug or dermal drug/cosmetic. Transdermal drug delivery (TDD) is the controlled release of drugs through intact skin to obtain therapeutic levels systematically and to affect specified targets for specific purposes such as contraception, among others.
May 04, 2009 | 09:33 AM CDT
Ellagic Acid May Prevent Wrinkles Formed from UVB Exposure
Researchers at Hallym University in the Republic of Korea have discovered that ellagic acid may prevent collagen destruction and inflammatory response caused by skin exposure to UVB.
Apr 14, 2009 | 11:02 AM CDT
Buriti for Dry, Delicate or Damaged Skin
Featuring tonic and antioxidant properties, the agent has a regenerating and repairing effect on dry, damaged and delicate skin and is also used for regular care of hair and skin.
Mar 31, 2009 | 04:45 PM CDT
A Medicinal Plant Blend for Soothing and Anti-inflammatory Effects
By: Jongsung Lee, Eunsun Jung, Kwangseon Jung and …
The use of steroids to treat atopic dermatitis (AD) often causes side effects; thus, the authors present a blend of plant-derived materials designed as an alternative treatment or an adjuvant therapeutic agent. Through in vitro and in vivo evaluations, the blend is shown to provide effective anti-inflammatory and AD-mitigating effects.
Mar 31, 2009 | 10:03 AM CDT
Microencapsulated Whitening Complex
This lightening complex consists of ingredients that are microencapsulated by spherulite for delivery directly to the melanocyte.
Mar 27, 2009 | 11:22 AM CDT
Plumping Lips with Portulaca Extract
The ingredient is an active substance that is said to increase the surface of the central area of the lips.
Mar 15, 2009 | 01:59 PM CDT
Sea Plant Peptides for Anti-aging, Anti-acne and Lightening
"Halos" and "phyton" mean salt and plant in Greek respectively. A hallophyte is applied to all plants growing in salty soil, rich in sodium chloride and other salts. Halophytes are traditionally found by the sea shore and; therefore, have developed a salt-tolerant mechanism. In addition, they have developed the ability to resist other harsh environmental conditions.