Wild Indigo seed extract suppresses cortisol (stress hormone) production up to 70% in dermal keratinocytes and stimulates beta‐endorphin and dopamine (well-being hormones), preserving skin homeostasis.
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.
Based on a botanical, Wonderlight™ acts on both melanocytes and their associated keratinocytes to help lessen pigmentation disorders. It regulates the Epidermal Melanin Unit cross-talking and blocks the signaling pathways involved in melanin synthesis.
X50 Lightening is a liposomal vitamin-peptide complex that intelligently lightens and brightens the skin. It is a skin-whitening agent that inhibits tyrosinase's enzymatic activity, helping lessen dermal pigmentation and even the skin tone.
Xylitol is a C5 sugar alcohol, a low-calorie sugar substitute (40% fewer calories than an equivalent amount of table sugar [sucrose]) that looks and tastes like sugar. Strikingly, Xylitol does not cause significant changes in blood glucose or insulin.
Yacon (old name: Polymnia sonchifolia; the current name: Smallanthus sonchifolius) is a sunflower family member from mountainous regions of South America.
Yarrow extract contains flavonoids that encourage circulation, lower blood pressure, and help stop bleeding. In addition, thanks to significant antioxidant action, flavonoids protect dermal cells membranes and DNA from free radicals and oxidative stress, preserving natural youth and vitality.
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract is a highly concentrated extract of Ginger root that can temporarily increase peripheral blood flow.
Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract is a microwave extract from the Jujube.
α-Lupaline is the product of a synergic combination of lupin oil with the active fraction of wheatgerm oil produced by molecular distillation. Alpha-Lupaline is particularly rich in phenolic derivatives unsaponifiables, 13-carotene, and tocopherols.
α-Lupaline benefits include: