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Characterizing the Anti-aging Effects of Hesperomeles heterophylla Hook Leaf Extract

Hesperomeles heterophylla Hook leaf extract was evaluated as described here for its application in anti-aging skin care. This traditional extract exhibited antioxidant and protective properties on the extracellular matrix due to high levels of polyphenols and flavonoids. Further, a formulation containing 0.35% extract was tested in vivo and showed promising effects on wrinkles and skin elasticity.

The serum will renew and rejuvenate skin with peak concentrations of antioxidants, including the hero ingredient from Juice Beauty’s own organic farm.

Juice Beauty to Launch Stem Cellular Supergrape Youth Renew Serum

The serum is said to be the first product to use rare Sagrantino grapes, leveraging their high antioxidant content.

Outshining the Sun Care Competition: 10 Innovation Strategies

“Good source of vitamins” and “antioxidant” are among the fastest-growing sun care category claims, per Euromonitor, reflecting the sun-care-and-more approach to many launches.

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Cocoa's Sweet Defense: Revolutionary Photoprotection Beyond UV

Photodamage prevention requires protection beyond UV. A responsibly sourced peptide-rich cocoa extract was thus developed to provide antioxidant protection against UV and blue light and improve skin tone evenness in all ethnicities, as shown here.

Dolichos Cell Culture Extract for Protection Against UV Damage

Dolichos biflorus cell culture extract is evaluated here for its effects on skin cells. Results indicate the extract provides strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and protective properties for skin, and the ability to repair UV-induced damage. Further, this work reinforces that cell culture systems are efficient biofactories to produce natural and effective compounds.

Dolichos Cell Culture Extract for Protection Against UV Damage

Dolichos biflorus cell culture extract is evaluated here for its effects on skin cells. Results indicate the extract provides strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and protective properties for skin, and the ability to repair UV-induced damage. Further, this work reinforces that cell culture systems are efficient biofactories to produce natural and effective compounds.

Daily Climate Control Lotion

This face lotion contains a potent antioxidant that provides thermal stress protection for the skin when it is exposed to varying environmental conditions.

Kojic acid’s skin-brightening effect relies on its antioxidant abilities, which protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals in the environment.

Inside Ingredients: Kojic Acid

Kojic acid’s skin-brightening effect relies on its antioxidant abilities, which protect the skin by neutralizing free radicals in the environment.

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Preventive and Corrective Skin Lightening

Presperse has launched a blend of botanical extracts combining a skin lightening vitamin C derivative and a naturally derived anti-inflammatory/antioxidant.

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Suppress Free Radicals with Micah

Hallstar's award-winning ingredient Micah brings visible signs of aging to a halt. The ingredient is not a UV filter or an antioxidant and is safe to stop the process of aging.

Marine Collagen has been shown in clinical trials to impart anti-aging, antioxidant and moisturizing benefits both topically and through oral administration.

Inside Ingredients: Marine Collagen

Marine Collagen has been shown in clinical trials to impart anti-aging, antioxidant and moisturizing benefits both topically and through oral administration.

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Editor's Note: Securing and Reinforcing Skin

This month’s Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) explores film-formers and related reinforcements to detoxify and secure skin. Topics range from the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of film-forming polysaccharides; TO films and other approaches for transfer-resistant makeup; and more. Additionally outlined are EU/UK regulations for endocrine disruptors and PFAS, and a proposal to shift industry parlance from "clean" to "safe." Lastly, industry experts share insights on purifying and rebalancing skin.

The Photostability and Photostabilization of trans-Resveratrol

In this study, the effects of ultraviolet radiation (UVR) on trans-resveratrol were documented, finding that UV radiation causes it to undergo rapid and extensive photoisomerization and some photodecomposition. The antioxidant activity of trans-resveratrol is correspondingly reduced. However, in the presence of ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, a photostabilizer used in sunscreens, the effects of UV exposure on trans-resveratrol are minimized, thereby preserving its antioxidant activity and, presumably, its bioavailability.

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Biochemica® Matcha Green Tea Butter from Hallstar

Sustainable sourcing, natural wellness claims, the pleasing sensoriality of butter, and powerful antioxidant benefits—Biochemica® Matcha Green Tea Butter delivers a formulating home run.

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Securing Skin: Polysaccharides Deliver Anti-pollution Protection

The present work tests the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of cosmetic polysaccharides for anti-pollution benefits. Air pollution is rising and can negatively impact skin. As such, anti-pollution cosmetics are trending.

Targeting The Cutaneous Nervous Network

A synthetic agent with neurotrophic and antioxidant properties has been designed to protect the skin’s sensory neurons from environmental stress and neurodegenerescence, preserving certain physiological responses controlled by the central nervous system.

A Dermatological View: Using Photochemiluminescence to Quantify the Antioxidative Capacity of Topicals

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), air pollutants, chemical oxidants and aerobic microorganisms may damage the skin. In particular, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are considered a likely contributor to skin aging, cancer and certain skin disorders.

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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.