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Evaluating Essential Oils in Cosmetics: Antioxidant Capacity and Functionality

In the present work, the antioxidant capacities of three essential oils derived from basil and thyme were evaluated using a photochemiluminescence (PCL)-based assay. In addition, since the base formulation can affect the antioxidant activity of oils contained therein, ingredient interactions within final formulations were investigated.

Evaluating Essential Oils in Cosmetics: Antioxidant Capacity and Functionality

In the present work, the antioxidant capacities of three essential oils derived from basil and thyme were evaluated using a photochemiluminescence (PCL)-based assay. In addition, since the base formulation can affect the antioxidant activity of oils contained therein, ingredient interactions within final formulations were investigated.

Patent Picks— Emolliency, Antioxidant, Colorstay and Styling Benefits in Hair

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including hair styling, conditioning, colorstay and more.

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Safeguarding Squalene: Lemon Myrtle Antioxidant for Pollution Protection and Oleostasis

Squalene becomes easily oxidized when exposed to pollution and UV radiation, which promotes skin inflammation, the production of poor-quality sebum, comedogenesis and wrinkling. Lemon myrtle leaf extract neutralizes squalene oxidation and can protect all ethnic skin types from environmentally induced oily skin, restoring oleostasis.

Patent Picks—Açai Palm Anti-aging, Sea Fennel and Tomato Healing, Ginger Antioxidant and More

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to naturals and botanicals in skin care.

Patent Picks—Melanin Stimulator, Broad-spectrum Antioxidant, AHA Boost to BHA Solubility and More

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources, and cover recent patents issued or patent applications in cosmetics, personal care and peripheral markets. This edition features technologies related to skin care actives.

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Bio-Botanica offers Licorice Root Extract in Glycerin

Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin and glabridin. Glycyrrhizin is anti-inflammatory; used topically, it may help reduce redness or irritation. It is also an antioxidant. Glabridin may cause skin lightening and reduces dark spots by inhibiting tyrosinase.

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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microHA—Super Active, Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid (HA) with Outstanding Biological Efficacy

microHATM: A novel bioactive HA with super low molecular weight from natural fermentation process, has excellent transdermal absorption, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and repairing characteristics.

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Cosmetic Victories Finalist Profile: Penetrating Peptide for Enhanced ROS Elimination

Human eosinophil cationic protein was utilized as a carrier in this invention from ImDerma Laboratories to quickly penetrate skin cells and deliver high antioxidant efficacy with a low dose of EGCG.

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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.

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.

Outshining the Sun Care Competition: 10 Innovation Strategies

“Good source of vitamins” and “antioxidant” are among the fastest-growing sun care category claims, per Euromonitor, reflecting the sun-care-and-more approach to many launches.

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.

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A Balancing Act: Stabilizing Vitamin C for Skin Benefits

Topically, ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, has important physiological effects in skin based on its antioxidant properties. Its stability, however, poses significant challenges. This column reviews the material’s beneficial properties and strategies to stabilize its reactive nature.

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Defying Photoaging and Senescence with Catechin-optimized Upcycled Tea Elixir

Discarded crop materials that are proven safe are worth considering for beauty applications. Here, a catechin-rich elixir optimized and upcycled from tea leaves is tested for antioxidant, anti-photoaging and anti-senescence benefits in vitro and ex vivo.

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Leveling Up: Passion Fruit Drives Color Cosmetics Into New Dimensions

Passion fruit seed extract is shown to exhibit antioxidant, skin whitening and sun protection capabilities in color cosmetics. This novel, natural and sustainable source for cosmetic actives demonstrates a near totality of claims for formulators and marketers.

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