Antioxidants

CAMPINAS, Brazil—A Brazilian study found the reduction in the inflammatory process, as well as the antioxidant protection against deleterious elements from treatment with an herbal compound may be considered an integral approach to preserve the integrity of vascular endothelium, preventing the hemodynamic congestion that culminates in the formation of “dark circles” around the eyes (J Cosmet Derm 2009;8(2):127-135). Researchers wanted …

MCLEAN, Va.—The concurrent pneumatic topical application of polyphenolic antioxidants reduced lipid peroxidation and skin dehydration in intense pulsed light therapy (IPL)-treated skin in a recent study (J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2009) (DOI:10.1080/14764170902984887). Researchers concluded polyphenolic antioxidants may confer a protective effect on facial skin and enhance the effects of IPL therapy. In a split-face study, 10 volunteers underwent three full-face …

FARGO, N.D.—A recent study examined the effects of skin moisturizers on total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of human skin using EpiDerm™ model (Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009;31(3):241). Three different skin moisturizers containing antioxidant ingredients (samples 1–3) or aloe vera extract were topically applied to EpiDerm units and incubated for two and 24 hours to determine acute and longer-term effects of applied …

SECAUCUS, N.J.—Whether via fortified foods and beverages or dietary supplements, formulators are pushing the edge of “beauty from within” in developing nutricosmetic products designed to slow the signs of aging and enhance beauty. In a presentation at SupplySide East, David Djerassi, Intrachem Technologies, provided a run down of some of the innovative ingredients being used in cutting-edge nutricosmetic products, as …

The market for anti-aging products is expanding rapidly as aging baby boomers seek novel methods to slow the passage into old age. At the same time, younger adults in their 20s and 30s are also becoming interested in preventive anti-aging products to delay the onset of many age-related conditions. Within the anti-aging market segment, beauty-from-within cosmeceuticals (nutricosmetics) are becoming very …