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Measuring the Antioxidant Potential of an Acai Extract

The antioxidant potential of cosmetic materials can be evaluated by several methodologies, including a commercial kit that measures total antioxidant status, as illustrated here with a commercial extract from the fruit of the açaí, a Brazilian palm tree. Applications in antiaging products are suggested.

Measuring the Antioxidant Potential of an Acai Extract

The antioxidant potential of cosmetic materials can be evaluated by several methodologies, including a commercial kit that measures total antioxidant status, as illustrated here with a commercial extract from the fruit of the açaí, a Brazilian palm tree. Applications in antiaging products are suggested.

Antioxidant and Moisturizing Watermelon Seed Oil

Botanic Innovations has launched a watermelon seed oil from Africa that has antioxidant and skin moisturizing benefits.

Researchers Discover Antioxidant Benefits in Black Poplar Extract

Researchers at Biolandes and Polyphénols Biotech have found antioxidant content in a poplar bud (Populus nigra). In "Phenolic Composition and Antioxidant Properties of Poplar Bud (Populus nigra) Extract: Individual Antioxidant Contribution of Phenolics and Transcriptional Effect on Skin Aging," an article that appeared in the American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the researchers suggest that an aqueous extract of P. nigra possesses antioxidant properties that could be utilized in nutraceuticals for an anti-aging skin benefit.

Dragon's Blood Antioxidant for Skin Protection

Naturex has used sap from the Croton Lechleri tree to create an antioxidant-rich active that promotes and protects skin health.

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ApplePhenon Ingestible Imparts Sunscreen, Antioxidant Benefits

A recent clinical study published in Nutrients confirms the sunscreen and antioxidant efficacy of ApplePhenon, a polyphenol and procyanidin-rich nutritional supplement developed by BGG World.

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Encapsulating Hevea brasiliensis for Improved Antioxidant Penetration

This article examines the ability of liposomes to improve the in vitro skin penetration of Hevea brasiliensis extract in a cream, for antioxidant benefits. Additionally, the sensory effects of the liposomes on the cream were assessed.

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Patent Pick: Clover Polyphenol Antioxidant Trio

As luck would have it, Boots inventors found that red clover polyphenols, along with those from a wide selection of other plants, impart antioxidant benefits to protect skin—especially in combination. A recent patent application explains.

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Methylene Blue—The Antioxidant Answer to Aging?

The antioxidant methylene blue may be the answer to slow down aging, according to new research from the University of Maryland. Scientists are already formulating products for consumer use with the chemical.

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Patent Pick: Chanel Ferments Neroli for Antioxidant Efficacy

There is a need for new antioxidant molecules of plant origin that effectively fight against skin aging and the harmful effects of oxidative stress in general; the present disclosure addresses this need.

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Cetaphil Debuts Antioxidant Serum Designed to Accelerate Skin Repair

Cetaphil’s new antioxidant serum duo uses a patent-pending complex to defend against environmental stress.

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Hibiscus cannabinus L. Plus α–Tocopherol to Boost Stability, Antioxidant Activity

Research to be published in an upcoming Industrial Crops and Products reveals the antioxidant and stabilizing capabilities of kenaf seed oil in synergy with α-tocopherol.

Alban Muller Introduces Natural Anti-aging and Antioxidant Ingredients

Alban Muller has introduced two new ingredients: an anti-aging active that combines hibiscus and baobab and an antioxidant from rosemary that protects oil-soluble ingredients and cosmetic formulations.

Clinique Launches Antioxidant Moisturizer

Clinique has launched a moisturizer that the company claims to diffuse free radical activity.

Antioxidant Berries for Personal Care

Symrise has built its portfolio of extracts to include a number of berries, some of which are not well-known in the personal care industry.

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Antioxidant and Anti-glycation Skin Protection

CellCeuticals Skin Care Inc. has launched a daily face lotion formulated to protect the skin from the premature aging caused by sun damage and free radicals.

Lip-plumping Active With Antioxidant Benefits

Symrise has introduced an active that enhances the fullness of lips in 28 days.

BiotechMarine Cultures Microalgal Cells for Antioxidant Protection

BiotechMarine, a subsidiary of Seppic, launched its first Celebrity macroalgal cell culture innovation.