Antioxidants

BRATTLEBORO, Vt.—Sendara™, a nutraceutical ingredient developed to combat the internal and external causes of skin aging, was launched by NutraGenesis, a product development company.  The ingredients is a combination of two multi-patented Ayurvedic extracts: Indian Gooseberry (Amla) and Ashwagandha. According to the company, in vivo and in vitro studies have shown that the proprietary formula can boost resistance to ...

The sun, our source of vital light and warmth, has a love/hate relationship with the inhabitants of Earth. The sun helps our bodies produce vitamin D, an essential nutrient, as well as triggering various light-controlled functions. Unfortunately, the sun can also inflict sunburn, ultraviolet (UV) damage, wrinkles and sun spots. Research on the dangers of the sun has only been ...

Rashes, dry skin, sunburn, dilated blood vessels—all caused by skin inflammation, a roadblock to clear, smooth skin. Inflammation can be triggered by a number of things, including genetics, stress, medication and climate. The cosmeceutical world is continuously seeking out new ingredients to combat the effects of inflammation.It’s true that inflammation is a means for the body to mend itself. It ...

There’s a hunger within our society to stay young and beautiful. Many pursue eternal youth through exercise, healthy eating and the use of premium anti-aging beauty products. But in a rather contradictory fashion, some of the same consumers are willing to endure cosmetic procedures that involve injections and going under the knife for the sake of physical beauty. The quest ...

For the past two decades, consumers have been looking for natural approaches to maintaining a youthful look and extending their life spans. As consumers learn about free radicals and the damage they do to the body, they also learn about the importance of antioxidants for maintaining health and a youthful appearance. In fact, Baby Boomers are the driving force behind ...