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Patent Pick: Glutathione Antioxidant
Patent Picks are chosen by the editors from publicly available sources. Today's invention is a glutathione-containing antioxidant for application in cosmetic, food and pharma products.
Method/Process
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.
Method/Process
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.
Moisturizing
Antioxidant and Moisturizing Watermelon Seed Oil
Botanic Innovations has launched a watermelon seed oil from Africa that has antioxidant and skin moisturizing benefits.
Actives
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.
Tech Transfer
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.
Literature/Data
Indian Sandalwood Oil Is a Potent Antioxidant
Recent research has shown that when used in cosmetics, Indian sandalwood oil has anti-aging and antioxidant properties.
Actives
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.
Method/Process
Measuring Antioxidant Capacity of Cosmetics with Emitted Light
Knight Scientific Ltd. offers a kit to manufacturers to measure the antioxidant capacity of their finished nutraceuticals and cosmetics to justify claims, produce technical documents, confirm batch uniformity and more.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Antioxidant Enzyme Found in
P. Acnes
Researchers in Sweden discovered a potential in protecting skin against diseases with an antioxidant-rich enzyme, RoxP. They believe future testing with this enzyme can lead to positives where formulators can include RoxP in sunscreens to help prevent life-threatening diseases.
Literature/Data
Chitosan Confers Antibacterial, Antioxidant Synergies in Cosmetics
Research published in the
Journal of the Korean Society of Industrial Academia and Technology
demonstrates the antioxidant and antibacterial synergies of chitosan at different concentrations with other cosmetic ingredients.
Method/Process
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.
Skin Care
Boscia’s Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask
Matcha Magic Super-Antioxidant Mask is meant to “feed” skin with ingredients such as matcha, willow bark and retinol alternatives to ward against environmental stressors.
Method/Process
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.
Nutricosmetics
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.
Skin Care
Natura Launches Chronos Intensive Antioxidant Serum for Anti-aging
The serum is a superconcentrate that neutralizes the action of free radicals and simulates the skin’s main natural antioxidant mechanism, per the company.
Sun Care
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.
Literature/Data
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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