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Pterostilbene Skin Lightener and Antioxidant

Sabinsa has introduced a skin care active based on pterostilbene that is said to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and skin-lightening properties.

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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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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.

Natural Antioxidant Delivery System from Engelhard

Engelhard Corp. has launched a new, natural antioxidant delivery system for protecting skin from environmental stresses such UVB rays.

Newcomer Launches with Oat Antioxidant, Anti-irritant

Oat Cosmetics, a new raw material supplier, has launched several natural active ingredients for personal care including two oat-derived products.

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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.

Among the natural compounds, polyphenols have been widely explored for their radiation-absorbing properties.

Apple Polyphenols Grow Natural Sun Protection Possibilities

Plants have evolved metabolites to face photo-oxidative stress and irradiation. Apples, for example, are ripe with antioxidant and SPF opportunity, as research published in Molecules suggests.

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Cauliflower Mushroom Extract Protects from UV Damage

VageStop by Clariant is a natural ingredient created for skin protection against UV exposure and dryness. It contains veratric acid, a known antimicrobial, and imparts anti-irritation and antioxidant properties.

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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.

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Biophotonic Xanthochrome Prevents Everyday UV Damage

Seaspire Inc., a spin-off of Northeastern University, Boston, has launched Xanthochrome, an adaptive, biphotonic and organic stable pigment for everyday wear whose antioxidant properties prevent skin damage caused by UV rays.

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Sunscreen Saga Continues, Thanks to EWG

The FDA and PCPC came to the industry's defense this week, when the Environmental Working Group called out sunscreen makers for adding anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients to products, to allegedly "mask" signs of sunburn and falsify SPF ratings.

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Robertet Launches Skin Lightener, UV Protector

The company will showcase skin lightener Casta’Néa and Holimel, a daily UV skin protector at in-cosmetics Global 2018.

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Brazilian Bamboo Boosts SPF, Stability In vitro

A study published in Industrial Crops and Products showed that the addition of bamboo extracts to commercial UV filters significantly increased their SPF and photostability.

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New Passion for Passion Fruit: Sun Protection

Thai researchers have juicy news on passion fruit—apparently, extract from its seeds can boost the SPF levels in makeup. A recent paper published in the Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences explains.

The prebiotic imparts a 'Photobiome Factor,' bringing beneficial molecules to counteract the metabolites secreted.

Vytrus Biotech Highlights Sun-Microbiota-Skin Axis, Launches Photobiome

The interaction between sun radiation and skin microbiota can have a positive or negative impact on skin health and appearance. Here's how Photobiome affects these dynamics.

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Sabinsa's pTeroWhite

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Mibelle Group Biochemistry’s KeraGuard

Hair can be protected against UV damage and pollution with this ingredient, which includes botanical components to repair hair.

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Mibelle’s InfraGuard Adds Pollution Protection to Sun Care

Organic sunflower sprouts help this ingredient to prevent photoaging while protecting skin from pollution.