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In this sponsored video, CEO Frank Thong, Derma-Rx, explains how the company's C&T Allē Award-winning Max-C antioxidant serum achieves efficacy and hits the mark for current anti-aging demands.

[video] Multi-pronged Approach to Inflamm'aging

The derma-Rx Max-C antioxidant serum won the 2022 C&T Allē Award for "Most Significant Anti-aging/Well Aging Formula" in the prestige category. This sponsored video explains how it achieves efficacy and hits the mark for current anti-aging demands.

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[video] That's a Wrap: Top News This Week from Cosmetics & Toiletries

FDA adverse event reporting, food allergies and skin condition, antioxidant from P. acnes, clay for stable emulsions, controlled release in deodorants, faster adsorption into hair and human movement-powered wearables...if you missed this week's news, you missed out! Check out our video re-cap.

Moringa Leaf Phytochemicals for Skin Benefits

This paper describes the development of a stable moringa plant concentrate comprising the extraction and identification of stable actives, via plant metabolites, and the correlation of activity through a variety of in vitro models. The resulting concentrate demonstrated direct and indirect antioxidant benefits and inhibitory action against inflammation and UV-induced MMP-1.

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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.

In 2022, Lignopure commissioned the first GMP-compliant plant for lignin conversion, reportedly achieving the ability to recycle 90,000 kg of lignin annually.

Lignopure Secures New Investment to Expand Upcycled Lignin Ingredient Portfolio

LignoBase's "unique polyphenolic molecular structure" reportedly supports its ability to defend the skin from free radicals and antioxidant activity. It is therefore applicable as an SPF booster in formulations.

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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.

Technically Speaking--Resveratrol

Polyphenols are among the botanicals reported to possess substantial anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic activities because of their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Ajinomoto Omnichem and Estée Lauder disclose topical compositions containing phosphorylated polyphenols1 in combination with a topically acceptable carrier.

Soy Grows in Skin Care Sector

Soy is steadily building its profile across the skin care category. Soy is an antioxidant that is rich in amino acids and peptides, which provides skin protection from UV rays. It can also reduce skin discoloration and show hair growth.

TechEdge--Understanding Reactive Oxygen Species

One antioxidant does not address all of the different free radicals that may be formed by an oxidative stress. Thus it is best to use a blend. In selecting antioxidants, a chemist must consider concentration and the effect of synergies or antagonists.

The vegan, 'largely anti-allergic' technology also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for skin care. In applications, Betuinno. Betulin can reportedly help the skin to heal and regenerate, while delivering moisturizing effects.

Innomost's Betuinno. Betulin is an Upcycled Titanium Dioxide Alternative for Beauty

The vegan, "largely anti-allergic" technology also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for skin care. In applications, Betuinno. Betulin can reportedly help the skin to heal and regenerate, while delivering moisturizing effects.

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.

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Industry Insight: Making the Aging-Glycation Connection

In this "Industry Insight," Ka-Heng Lee, Ph.D., of Wipro Skin Research and Innovation Center, was presented the Henry Maso Award for developing a test model to screen materials for anti-glycation efficacy in skin. This resulted in a nano-emulsion containing an antioxidant with clinically proven anti-glycation efficacy. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.

Study Confirms Anti-inflammatory Property of Pycnogenol

Researchers at the National Research Institute on Food and Nutrition have reported that Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, is effective for reducing inflammation and soothing pain associated with various health problems.

Combining CBD and Retinol is effective in improving skin quality.

Combining Retinol with CBD for Skin Quality Improvement

“CBD is anti-inflammatory and pro-healing in nature. I believe that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties provided by CBD are an essential component of protecting the skin and contribute to the graceful aging of any skin type," says Dr. Few.

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Product Spotlight: Wet N' Wild Megaglo Makeup Stick with Vitamin E

Blended with soothing and antioxidant-rich vitamin E, the product is designed to leave skin looking and feeling beautiful and radiant while concealing, highlighting, contouring and adding color.

From Green Tea to Dibenzoylmethane Derivatives

Katiyar et al. have published a review on green tea polyphenolic antioxidants and skin photoprotection. Green tea is consumed as a popular beverage worldwide, particularly in Asian countries such as China, Korea, Japan and India, and it contains polyphenolic compounds known as epicatechins, which are antioxidant in nature.

The news of the acquisition follows Biolie’s successful product launches showcased at Cosmet’Agora in January 2025, including an SPF-booster from pomelo.

Sensient Acquires White Biotech Expert Biolie to Expand Active Color Offerings

Sensient will apply Biolie's solvent-free enzymatic extraction to create novel sustainable ingredients. The deal follows two recent Biolie launches at Cosmet'Agora: Paradisyl, an antioxidant and SPF booster, and Garnet Red, a skin conditioning agent.

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Industry Insight: A Turmeric Take on Lip Balm

In this "Industry Insight," Hemali Gunt, Ph.D., head of clinical scientific affairs for Burt’s Bees, discussed turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and how it was integrated into a healing lip balm, which was shown to improve the product’s benefits. Following is an excerpt adapted from our discussion.