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The cocoa facial mask remained stable in its bioactive content, holding nutritional and therapeutic values.

Cocoa Facial Mask Maintains Antioxidant-rich Potential

Theobroma cacao L. (cocoa) beans are a rich source of antioxidants. In relation, a study in the Journal of Physics: Conference Series explored their stability in a facial mask application.

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.

Quercetin and Berry Polyphenols from Solabia for Antioxidant and Anti-acne Benefits

Solabia utilized polyphenols to create the two actives that it will launch at in-cosmetics 2013, a quercetin derivative to protect skin from oxidative stress and a berry juice to inhibit sebum oxidation.

Skin Firming Properties Reported in Indian Gooseberry

Natural amla is an antioxidant super fruit that has been used for its health food benefits and, in ayurvedic tradition, as a tonic. Studies also show that its beta-glucogallin content is a more powerful antioxidant than ascorbic acid.

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Cosphatec Unveils Cosphaderm HAP Nature-identical Antimicrobial for Modern Cosmetics

Beyond its function as a preservative, Cosphaderm HAP provides antioxidant properties and features a neutral sensory profile.

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Mibelle Biochemistry Debuts AmelioSense to Alleviate Redness, Sensitive Skin

The ingredient combines the benefits of shepherd's purse with a powerful liposomal antioxidant complex of carnosine, tocopherol and silymarin.

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.

EPS Revive provides antioxidant, moisturizing and anti-aging activities for skin.

Yemoja Revives Skin with EPS-Revive Microalgae Bioactive

The active provides antioxidant, moisturizing and anti-aging activities for skin.

Nicotinamide as an Emerging Cosmetic Ingredient

Nicotinamide acts as an antioxidant and it increasingly is gaining interest in the prevention and treatment of several skin diseases.

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Rosamox: Rosemary As Never Experienced Before

The use of antioxidants to stabilize personal care formulations and to offer skin protection from free radical damage has become mainstream. The challenge is to choose the right antioxidant. What about having this as your go-to antioxidant: sunflower seed oil and rosemary leaf extract? Intriguing, isn’t it?

Symrise Launches Multifunctional Stabilizer

Symrise has introduced a multifunctional stabilizer for cosmetics that also exhibits antioxidant, soothing and preservative boosting functions.

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Sinapic Acid Esters Could Replace Octinoxate in Sunscreens

Research published in Antioxidants highlights a potential alternative to octinoxate for UVB protection and antioxidant effects: p-hydroxycinnamic esters from naturally occurring sinapic acid.

In the last two years, Gattefossé has developed two bioactive ingredients, Eyeglorius and Noxifense, from underutilized sea buckthorn leaves.

Gattefossé Prepares to Launch Noxifense: an Upcycled Bioactive for Fighting Oxi-inflammation

Noxifense focuses on skin sensitivity care, utilizing specific flavonoids for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Cosphaderm Tapmix is a smart, antioxidant blend based on natural rapeseed tocopherols.

Cosphatec Creates 2 Natural Actives for Personal Care

Cosphatec has created two natural actives, Cosphaderm Zinc Lactate natural, for multifunctional benefits, and Cosphaderm Tapmix, an antioxidant blend.

Garden Cress Sprouts to Whiten Skin

Mibelle Biochemistry has sourced Swiss garden cress sprouts to introduce a liposomal preparation that is a powerful antioxidant phytonutrient for whitening products.

Cosmosil HB Oil and Butter are derived from holy basil.

ICSC Holy Basil Butter and Oil for Hair and Skin

The International Cosmetics Science Centre’s (ICSC) Cosmosil HB Oil and Butter are derived from holy basil, which is said to impart antioxidant properties for hair and skin formulations.

The study published found antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities for the hair and scalp. Additionally found were color vibrancy and regional capabilities.

Essential Oils May Have Cosmetic and Dermatological Use for Hair Care

The review, published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dematology, found antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities for the hair and scalp.

Croda Beauty's Phytessence Osmanthus harnesses the power of its namesake flower to provide antioxidant and soothing properties for the skin, particularly in countering the impacts of heat, as well as the redness and irritation experienced after sunburns.

Croda Beauty's Phytessence Osmanthus Delivers After-sun Soothing

The technology is ideal for supporting antioxidant, calming, soothing and anti-redness claims in after sun, body care, face and neck skin care, and sun protection products.