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This study aimed to formulate and evaluate herbal face creams containing standardized mangosteen peel extract.

Upcycled Mangosteen Peel Shows Antioxidant, Anti-tyrosinase Activity

A recent study evaluated herbal face creams containing standardized mangosteen peel extract. Results indicated skin brightening efficacy, among other benefits.

This study was meant to compare the photoprotection of organic sunscreens that are formulated with antioxidant combinations against VL+UVA1-induced effects. The efficacy was compared with a commercially available tinted sunscreen.

Antioxidant-rich Sunscreens Protect Against the UVA1 + Visible Range

A recent study assessed the photoprotection provided by organic sunscreens formulated with antioxidants against visible light (VL) + UVA1-induced effects.

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.

NYSCC Event: Antioxidant Symposium

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New Antioxidant Facility for Songwon

Songwon Industrial Co. Ltd. announced that the construction of its second dedicated manufacturing site for the production of phenolic and phosphite antioxidants is underway...

Nanotechnology-based formulas can improve the behavior release of ingredients and their skin penetration. Fullerene nanoparticles, in particular, are useful for ROS scavenging. This review summarizes recent trends in fullerene-containing skin care.

Fullerene Nanoparticles: Power Skin Penetration, Antioxidant Defense

Nanotechnology-based formulas can improve the behavior release of ingredients and their skin penetration. Fullerene nanoparticles, in particular, are useful for ROS scavenging. This review summarizes recent trends in fullerene-containing skin care.

Researchers Find High Antioxidant, Antiaging Activity in White Tea

White tea surprised researchers when they found the extract to inhibit collagenase and elastase activity, in addition to having a high phenolic content.

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Formulating Forum: Antioxidant Strategies for Balancing Acne-prone Skin

Vitamins C, E and niacinamide combat oxidative stress and inflammation in acne, improving scars, redness and sebum control. Other skin repair compounds from plants also continue to emerge. Formulating strategies for these materials are described here.

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Sweet Potatoes: Uber Tubers Packing an Antioxidant, Antimicrobial Punch

Sweet potatoes have risen in rank as consumers realize not just their nutritional, but overall health benefits. So if Aunt Mary passes them your way at dinner, try a dollop.

SinoVital Cranberry Fruit D.E. ≥ 30% Proanthocyanidins is a cranberry-based active that imparts antioxidant capabilities.

Sino LifeScience Shapes Antioxidant-rich SinoVital Dry Extracts

SinoVital Dry Extracts include Bilberry Fruit D.E. 15% Anthocyanidins and Cranberry Fruit D.E. ≥ 30% Proanthocyanidins, and can impart health and wellness properties to formulas.

A Dermatological View: Antioxidant Inhibits UV Erythema In Vivo in Humans

Described here was an in vivo model to determine antioxidative capacity of a topical skin care emulsion versus the emulsion’s vehicle on human skin that was exposed to UVR. Results suggest the test emulsion and its vehicle control inhibited the induction of erythema and reduced inflammation caused by the UV exposure.

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A Dermatological View: Antioxidant Inhibits UV Erythema In Vivo in Humans

Described here was an in vivo model to determine antioxidative capacity of a topical skin care emulsion versus the emulsion’s vehicle on human skin that was exposed to UVR. Results suggest the test emulsion and its vehicle control inhibited the induction of erythema and reduced inflammation caused by the UV exposure.

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Citronellal Shows Antibacterial, Antioxidant Benefits to Support Wound Healing

Research published in Current Research on Biosciences and Biotechnology demonstrates the wound-healing benefits of citronellal derived from Cymbopogon nardus L.

Infrared defense is a unique emerging claim.

[in-cosmetics Global] Infrared for Differentiated Sun Care and Antioxidant Products

Infrared defense emerges as a growing claim.

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Blooming with Benefits: Ancient Clove Bestows Modern Antioxidant, Skin Whitening Effects

Considering the evidence supporting the effects of clove for skin, the authors developed an ingredient based on it and tested its capabilities. Radical scavenging, anti-enzymatic activity, anti-tyrosinase effects and epigenetic benefits for skin were assessed as described here.

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Safeguarding Squalene: Lemon Myrtle Antioxidant for Pollution Protection and Oleostasis

Squalene becomes easily oxidized when exposed to pollution and UV radiation, which promotes skin inflammation, the production of poor-quality sebum, comedogenesis and wrinkling. Lemon myrtle leaf extract neutralizes squalene oxidation and can protect all ethnic skin types from environmentally induced oily skin, restoring oleostasis.

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Protective Powder for Anti-wrinkle, Antioxidant Effects

Sederma has engineered a lyophilized plant cell culture extract to impart anti-aging and anti-pollution benefits to powder products.

Patent Picks— Emolliency, Antioxidant, Colorstay and Styling Benefits in Hair

Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair care, including hair styling, conditioning, colorstay and more.