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The anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties of bakuchiol, a natural and gentler alternative to retinol, were demonstrated in skin, as was the efficacy of a natural turmeric lip balm.

Burt's Bees Proves Bakuchiol's Retinol-like and Turmeric's Anti-inflammatory Effects

Burt's Bees presented research during the virtual Integrative Dermatology Symposium proving bakuchiol's retinol-like activities for aging and sensitive skin, and turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits for lip care.

Evonik has updated its Rovisome Retinol Moist to a “Pro” version, which mimics retinol-like anti-wrinkle effects.

Evonik Removes BHA/BHT Stabilizers for its Rovisome Retinol Moist Pro Revamp

Evonik has updated its Rovisome Retinol Moist to a “Pro” version, which mimics retinol-like anti-wrinkle effects without any BHA or BHT antioxidant stabilizers.

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Purple Ginseng to Balance Skin

Crodarom has launched an ingredient based on purple ginseng root for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties to combat sebum and address skin and scalp imperfections.

The following sun protection formulas such as a berry antioxidant facial sunscreen, water-in-silicone mineral sunscreen lotion and more. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

Cosmetics & Toiletries Sun Protection Formulary

The following sun protection formulas such as a berry antioxidant facial sunscreen, water-in-silicone mineral sunscreen lotion and more. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

Ingredient Profile—Ascorbic Acid

L-Ascorbic acid (AscA), more commonly referred to as vitamin C, is best known for its vital role in human health and nutrition, where it functions as a cofactor in enzymatic reactions, such as collagen synthesis, and as an antioxidant.

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Naolys Embeds Vitamin C in Cornflower for Skin Benefits

Imparting antioxidant, healing and collagen-boosting effects, InnerRenewal [CC+AA], from Naolys, also delivers on the demand for sustainable naturals, as will be shown during in-cosmetics Global.

Joint Venture to Bring New Mint Variety to Cosmeceuticals, Nutraceuticals

Ceapro Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with the University of Guelph to use a new spearmint variety containing high levels of rosmarinic acid, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.

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Calamus Root Breaking Into the Cosmetic World

Calamus root is rich in vitamin C and usually taken orally to nourish cells. Due to the presence of antioxidant nutrients, this ingredient is highly utilized in nutraceuticals—and is drawing interest for cosmetics.

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Inside Ingredients: Bee-autiful Skin

There’s a reason we use “honey” as a term of endearment. It’s sweet, like a valentine, but also takes good care of our skin; from healing wounds, to acting as an antioxidant.

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Algaktiv's Microalgae-derived Densidyl Fights the Emossome and Exposome to Combat Hair Loss and Graying

Algaktiv Densidyl combines antioxidant properties from Spirulina maxima and stress-modulating effects from Chlorella emersonii to address emossome (emotional) and exposome-induced stress and, in return, reverse hair graying and loss.

LignoGuard uses Fibenol’s Lignova raw material made from locally generated forestry and wood industry residues such as sawdust, woodchips and low-quality hardwood.

Lignovations Develops Multifunctional Ingredient LignoGuard

LignoGuard uses Fibenol’s Lignova raw material made from locally generated forestry and wood industry residues such as sawdust, woodchips and low-quality hardwood. The ingredient provides photoprotection and antioxidant properties.

According to the company, the ingredient enables the targeted delivery of the carotenoid-rich algae Haematococcus pluvialis to specific skin layers.

Ultra Chemical's Bicoalgae XT Delivers Carotenoid Cocktail for Powerful Anti-aging Punch

The globally compliant (including China) product is recommended for skin care and color cosmetics at 1-3%, where it provides antioxidant, barrier protective, brightening, moisturizing and pollution defense benefits.

Influence of Skin Diffuse Reflectance on Sun Damage and Ingredient Efficacy Measurements

Current in vitro methods to assess photostability and antioxidant activity do not account for the diffuse reflectance of skin. Described here is an in vitro test that addresses this variable, mimics end-use product conditions and models photodamage processes. The approach is employed to determine the efficacy of an antioxidant from the Camellia sinensis (tea) plant.

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Patent Pick: Bolivian Folk Medicine Bioactives

Folklore meets fact once again, in a new patent application from P&G. Here, inventors explore achachariu bioactives for potential antioxidant, anti-aging and anti-protein-loss properties.

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3 Antioxidants from Nanovetores Combat Blue Light

Nanovetores Group has developed three antioxidant ingredients to battle UV exposure, specifically blue light. This includes Nano Hyaluronic Acid, Nanovetor Resveratrol and NV Ascorbic Acid.

A Compound to Increase Natural CoQ10 for Anti-aging Benefits

Oxidative stress is a major factor in skin aging, thus a topical compound was designed to increase anti-oxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) within the body. Described here are in vivo and in vitro studies assessing the compound’s antioxidant and anti-aging capabilities. Results indicate that the modulation of intracellular CoQ10 and its binding proteins appears to protect skin from oxidative damage.

Exposure to the elements and psychological stress, combined with the lowered levels of collagen, elastin, HA and moisture that occur naturally over time, demonstrate that skin aging is a multi-layered, multifaceted process. This reinforces the need for a combined approach for truly effective anti-aging results.

Layering Efficacies to Reverse Photoaging: A Multifunctional Serum Case Study

This case study explains how ingredients with different efficacies were chosen to build a multifunctional serum to reduce signs of photoaging. Antioxidant, skin defense, keratinocyte renewal, increased HA and moisture content, etc., tests are described.

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Blue Light Protection Product Spotlight: Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer

While this product is marketed mainly as a hydrating moisturizer, and its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients are listed as added benefits, what makes it stand out is its additional claim for providing blue light protection.