Vitamin E (tocopherol) has been shown to take part in a number of different biochemical reactions in the body. It is a powerful free radical scavenger, boosts immune function, and helps in the formation of red blood cells along with the trace minerals, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin K.
Antioxidant
The term Antioxidant generally refers to compounds that are used to stop the free radical lipid oxidation process. The phenolic AOs BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) and BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) are the most important ingredients presently used. They act as radical scavengers, strongly inhibiting radical chain reactions.
Metal ions catalyze radical generation and product deterioration. Therefore, chelating agents are often combined with phenolic antioxidants to form synergistic mixtures, enhancing the efficacy of the specific free radical scavengers.
Product deterioration is not only due to oxidative radical generation (autoxidation), which is most prominent in the case of natural oils, unsaturated fatty acids, and certain fragrances. Direct exposure to light can also result in photolytic radical generation, which has to be efficiently controlled using antioxidants. Therefore, products filled in transparent or translucent packaging and preparations directly exposed to light during use (e.g., bar soaps) often contain antioxidants as protectants.
Moreover, UVs can be used in these cases to reduce the degree of photolysis. Generally, water—and/or oil-soluble benzophenone derivatives are applied. If not, photofading of colored formulations, reduction of viscosity in gels and shampoos, and loss of fragrance activity are often observed.After application, antioxidants in personal care products protect cell membranes and DNA in the nucleus from free radicals and oxidative damage. Many botanical extracts and oils, especially those derived from plants growing in extreme conditions, contain considerable amounts of potent natural antioxidants effective against many types of reactive species.
Tocopheryl acetate is a specific type of vitamin E in a class of organic chemicals known as tocopherols. These compounds are considered fat-soluble antioxidants, but they also have many other functions in the body.
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that defends skin from oxidative stress and premature aging. These fat-soluble vitamins naturally occurring in many foods (e.g., walnut), and essential oils leave important photoprotective and anti-photoaging effects on the skin cell, preserving lipid barrier, original beauty, and health.
Trametes Versicolor is a polypore mushroom grown on tree trunks and found worldwide. Trametes Versicolor Extract contains many biologically active substances, including polysaccharides, proteins, and free amino acids.
Red Clover Blossom (Trifolium Pratense) is abundant throughout Europe and central and northern Asia, from the Mediterranean to the Arctic Circle.
Extracts of Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) have been known for centuries, especially through Chinese and Russian folk healers who purported to use the extracts to help with curing cancer and respiratory problems.
An RCS scavenger helps prevent visible signs of premature aging from pollution and photo-aging. Tripeptide-1 is also a signaling peptide that stimulates the synthesis of extracellular matrix components, primarily collagen, hyaluronic acid, and other GAGs.
Triticum Vulgare Germ Protein is a natural ingredient derived from wheat germ. It is a multifunctional active for skin care applications and is valued for its tensor, smoothing, and moisturizing effects.
Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract is a natural extract of wheat grain with anti-aging, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains ceramides, which are similar to skin's ceramides 3 and 6.
Naturalized in the United States, Coltsfoot (Tussilago Farfara) extract has been used as an antiseptic for open wounds, a poultice for scrofulous tumors, and a soothing agent for sore feet. It has also been used to treat bruises, fever, swelling, and skin irritations.
Uncaria Tomentosa Extract is an active ingredient obtained from the bark of the tropical woody vine called Cat's Claw, a species of Uncaria found in South America.
Unicontrozon is a plant-based complex for protecting the skin from ozone and environmental pollutants.
Superfruits are fruits that naturally contain high concentrations of essential vitamins, antioxidants, and other important nutrients. Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium fruit) is packed with powerful antioxidants.
Lingonberry (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) is a wild berry of the Northern forests. Berry juice and flesh are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins, and vitamin C. Lingonberry seeds are excellent sources of bioactive natural lipids.
Vanilla (Vanilla Planifolia) has been commercially extracted to yield Vanilla extracts that are used in flavors, baking, chocolate making, soft drinks, pharmaceutical products, liqueurs, candies, etc., as well as perfumery and soap making.
Vitadex is a multifunctional vitamin complex with lifting, antiwrinkle, and local microcirculation improvement properties — including three cosmetic activities. It is a clear yellowish water-soluble liquid with a characteristic odor.
The hair that decorates the top of most people’s heads is essentially a non-living entity that is comprised principally of keratin protein fibers embedded in an aqueous protein matrix.
vitAlease 3.3 is a complex with high retinol levels (3.3 %) in wax capsules for every formulation.
Retinol is a challenging ingredient for cosmetic products. Formulators face two challenges: first, increasing the stability of retinol in cosmetic applications to prevent its degradation and maintain its effectiveness, and second, minimizing the potential side effects of skin irritation.
Vitamin A in cosmetic preparations is intended for all skin types. Mature skin becomes supple and radiant, and wrinkles are reduced.
Vitamin C also known as L-Ascorbic acid plays a crucial role in human skin. It performs a large number of duties to ensure the radiance, firmness, and youthful look of the skin.
Vitamin E natural antioxidant is extracted from vegetable oils. It was originally extracted from wheat germ oil, but now most of the natural vitamin E comes from soy or sunflower seeds.
Vitazyme® A-Plus is a retinyl palmitate/carrot protein/beta-carotene complex, which, in contrast to all commercially available forms of vitamin A, delivers the vitamin as a water-dispersible substance.
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Meristem Cell Culture is an active ingredient from grape fruit stem cells. Activated stem cells of unripened grape fruit of specific cultivars overproduce bio-active principles including polyphenols and stilbenes, both in free and glycosylated forms.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract is a brownish to orange micro-granulated powder obtained from grape seeds, a byproduct of wine production.
Voluform™ (Palmitoyl Isoleucine) is a lipo-amino acid, an active ingredient that acts on every layer of the skin, providing volume, firming, and detoxifying dermal tissues.
Walnut (Juglans Regia) Extract is a water-soluble, liquid extract obtained from walnut shells (seeds) that contains Juglone. This oxynaphthoquinone principle is reported to have a bronzing effect on the skin.
Wasabia Japonica Root Extract is a water extract of horse radish. It is a super antioxidant, as it induces protective phase II detoxification enzymes.
Many materials of natural origin that are becoming popular and which appear to have a sure future in cosmetics. One of examples is watermelon seed oil.
Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) germ oil is a heavy, amber oil with a characteristic odor. Triticum Vulgare germ oil is a rich source of vitamins A, E, D and in protein.