Coenzymes Q10 (ubiquinones) are essential components of energy metabolism in animal and plant cells. Additionally, they play an important role as antioxidants. The supply of ubiquinones from food, together with the body’s own production, is normally sufficient.
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.
NatureCells Antiaging is a liposomal botanical complex, a nature's bounty for anti-aging applications.
NatureCells Hydragenesis is a liposomal botanical complex that provides long-lasting hydration for skin care applications.
Nutmeg oil comes from the fruit of an evergreen tree, Myristica Fragrans, that grows up to 65ft (20m) high with a grayish-brown smooth bark, dense foliage, and small dull-yellow flowers. The fruit is gathered by means of a barb attached to a long stick.
Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Extract is derived from the Blue Lotus, a universal symbol of beauty. The Blue Lotus, or the sacred blue lily of the Nile, is known in many parts of the world as a symbol of tranquility and beauty.
Nymphaea Gigantea (Giant waterlily or Blue waterlily) is an aquatic perennial plant from the family Nymphaeaceae that is native to Australia. It is edible and grows in still-water bodies.
Ocimum Basilicum Extract is a light to medium amber liquid with a characteristic odor derived from the whole plant of Sweet Basil, also called Common Basil.
Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) is a fragrant, green herb regarded as sacred in ancient India and used widely in cooking today.
This large and delicately fragrant flower usually opens between six and seven o'clock in the evening, hence the name Evening Primrose (Oenothera Biennis).
The olive is a culture, it is nature, synonymous with health, and a symbol of purity. From a chemical point of view, it is an extraordinarily rich fruit.
Oligopeptide-73 is a synthetic peptide known under the trade name CG-EPG that triggers the proliferation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts, protects fibroblasts from oxidative stress, and blocks apoptosis.
Olive Milk is a complex ingredient, a milky liquid with a typical odor, an O/A iperfluid emulsion ( < 100 mPa.s) containing about 30% of the dispersion phase obtained with a particular methodology.
Olive oil evens out dry, flaky, and rough skin while providing a soothing, moisturizing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effect.
The onion bulb contains many biologically active components, including vitamins and provitamins, amino and fatty acids, and antioxidant phytosterols.
Cellulite, tired legs, premenstrual period, menopause, and obesity are examples of situations and stages in women's lives in which water retention occurs quite frequently.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is a natural ingredient obtained by applying bespoke enzymatic treatment able to reduce the molecular dimension of the Indian fig polysaccharide to enhance the effectiveness of these macr
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is a rice bran oil, a clear yellow to amber oily liquid. It is a good source of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins, unsaponifiables (3.5%), and other skin-nourishing compounds. It is an excellent ingredient for the treatment of dry and flaky skin.
Oryza Sativa Extract is a clear liquid, a natural ingredient derived from the “essence” of rice. It provides just what thirsty skin needs- substances known to be part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor of the skin. Corneometer tests proved it.
Oryzanol (γ-Oryzanol) is a white or off-white crystalline powder with a characteristic odor derived from rice bran.
The ricegrass, Oryzopisis miliciea – a common white rice, is grown in southern India. The grasses are planted in the early spring and harvested every three weeks throughout the summer. Freshly harvested plants are extracted in water and purified.
What is the similarity between skin and muscles? Both are involved in energy production. Energy production is most efficient under aerobic conditions, thus, in order to obtain optimal energy production both muscles and skin cells must be correctly supplied with oxygen.
Ozonized Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate is manufactured using fermentation biotechnology in which yeast is fed a nutrient media essential for the development of Baker's yeast.
Palmitoyl Dipeptide-10 is a synthetic lipopeptide (Sequence Pal-Ala-His) with Carnosine-like action. It is also known under the trade names SunPEP Di-100 and C-Pep™.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20 is a biomimetic lipo-peptide with sequence Pal-His-Phe-Arg-Trp-NH2 that mimics α-MSH (alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone) by binding the MC1-R (melanocortin 1 receptor) and stimulating melanin production.
Panicum Miliaceum Seed Extract is a natural extract derived from a CO2 extraction of a grain crop called Proso millet, or just Millet.
Pantethine as an intermediate in the conversion of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) to Coenzyme A plays an important role in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Due to people’s lifestyle changes resulting i. a.
Rich in vitamin C, provitamin V and chlorophyll, parsley is thought to have antimicrobial, antiseptic, and astringent properties that soothe the skin.
Passiflora Incarnata Seed Oil is a clear yellow liquid obtained by cold pressing the seeds of a plant called Maracujá (Passiflora Incarnata, one of the species commonly known as Passionflower or Passionfruit) growing in the rain forests of Brazil.
This natural oil is harvested from the seeds of the Passionflower fruit (Passion fruit also called Maracuja), which contain bioflavonoids known to help regulate the level of sebaceous gland activity.
A symbol of beauty worn by royalty for thousands of years, the pearl is a traditional symbol of luxury and opulence. In Asia, pearl is used for more than ornamentation and decoration; it is a conventional medicine used for cosmetics.