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For the Love of Microbes: Pigments with Super Powers

They're at it again. Microbes are spreading—but not to our blacklist, as once before. They've flagellated their way into our hearts as their powers are used for good, not evil—in this case, as producers of pigments having bonus antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, as a new study describes.

Combining CBD and Retinol is effective in improving skin quality.

Combining Retinol with CBD for Skin Quality Improvement

“CBD is anti-inflammatory and pro-healing in nature. I believe that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties provided by CBD are an essential component of protecting the skin and contribute to the graceful aging of any skin type," says Dr. Few.

Technically Speaking--Resveratrol

Polyphenols are among the botanicals reported to possess substantial anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic activities because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Ajinomoto Omnichem and Estée Lauder disclose topical compositions containing phosphorylated polyphenols1 in combination with a topically acceptable carrier.

Researchers Find Anti-inflammatory Benefits in White Tea, Witch Hazel and Rose

Researchers at Kingston University and Neal's Yard Remedies have reported that white tea, witch hazel and rose may hold antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits beneficial for treating skin aging and some inflammatory diseases

TechEdge--Understanding Reactive Oxygen Species

One antioxidant does not address all of the different free radicals that may be formed by an oxidative stress. Thus it is best to use a blend. In selecting antioxidants, a chemist must consider concentration and the effect of synergies or antagonists.

From Green Tea to Dibenzoylmethane Derivatives

Katiyar et al. have published a review on green tea polyphenolic antioxidants and skin photoprotection. Green tea is consumed as a popular beverage worldwide, particularly in Asian countries such as China, Korea, Japan and India, and it contains polyphenolic compounds known as epicatechins, which are antioxidant in nature.

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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Chocolate and Wine: The Perfect Match for Skin?

The International Journal of Molecular Sciences had us at "hello" this month, with a new study comparing the phenolic compounds in chocolate (actually, cocoa by-products) vs. wine (okay, grape seed) extracts for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory skin benefits.

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Inside Ingredients: Spin Trap

Spin trap provides antioxidant benefits to the skin, and it can easily be paired with treatments for anti-aging and anti-pollution benefits, among others.

Study Confirms Anti-inflammatory Property of Pycnogenol

Researchers at the National Research Institute on Food and Nutrition have reported that Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is effective for reducing inflammation and soothing pain associated with various health problems.

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Mushrooms, Mackerel Mucus and Gold: Antioxidants in the Literature

Cosmetic antioxidants are positioned to grow by US $17.81 billion from 2019-2023. With consumers "hot on the trail" for these ingredients, we offer the following brief literature review of antioxidant-related research.

Comparatively Speaking: Cofactors vs. Coenzymes

Enzymes for DNA repair or Coenzyme Q10 for antioxidant and antiaging benefits have become typical ingredients in today's skin care. Here, industry expert O'Lenick illustrates the difference between cofactors and coenzymes.

Glutathione is one of the body’s primary antioxidants, protecting cells from oxidative stress and the damage caused by free radicals.

Glutathione: A Natural Ingredient With More Cosmetic Benefits Than You Think

Glutathione, a tripeptide composed of the amino acids glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine, is a powerful antioxidant naturally occurring in the human body.

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Industry Insight: A Turmeric Take on Lip Balm

In this "Industry Insight," Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., head of clinical scientific affairs for Burt’s Bees, discussed turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and how it was integrated into a healing lip balm, which was shown to improve the product’s benefits. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.

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Inside Ingredients: Pumpkin

Pumpkin is widely used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic folk medicine as an anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant and more. Read on to learn more about his humble gourd.

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Industry Insight: Making the Aging-Glycation Connection

In this "Industry Insight," Ka-Heng Lee, Ph.D., of Wipro Skin Research and Innovation Center, was presented the Henry Maso Award for developing a test model to screen materials for anti-glycation efficacy in skin. This resulted in a nano-emulsion containing an antioxidant with clinically proven anti-glycation efficacy. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.

Formulating Ferulic Acid for Antioxidation

Joseph Laszlo, PhD, lead scientist for the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Biocatalytic Functionalization of Plant Lipids project, and his team have developed a process through which vegetable oil, in this case soybean oil, can be given antioxidant and UVA/UVB protective capabilities.

Kojic acid’s skin-brightening effect relies on its antioxidant abilities, which protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals in the environment.

Inside Ingredients: Kojic Acid

Kojic acid’s skin-brightening effect relies on its antioxidant abilities, which protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals in the environment.

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