Products in Functionals: Antioxidant Properties

BTC Europe GmbH DL-alpha-Tocopherol is a liquid product that functions as an antioxidant. With various labeling claims, including solvent-free, vegan, and more, it caters to markets in personal care. Its applications include beauty and care (baby care, baths and showers, hair care, oral care, skin care, and sun care), personal hygiene (wipes, tissues, and towels), and more. Available in liquid form, it is used in creams, leave-on products, rinse-off products, and wipes.

Tinogard® TL is a versatile stabilizer suitable for all types of oils and emulsions commonly used in personal care applications. For emulsions, optimal incorporation is advised into the oil phase, where Tinogard® TL exhibits excellent solubility. This ensures effective stability and protection in a variety of formulations.

Tinogard® TS boasts antioxidant properties, color protection, formula stability, long shelf life, and oxidation protection, aligning with Ulta Beauty's conscious beauty standards. In the home, institutional industrial care and personal care markets, especially beauty and care and skin care applications, it offers color protection and improved formulation stability. Tinogard® TS extends its benefits to home care, addressing dish care and surface care needs. In home care applications such as air fresheners, hand dishwashers, and hard surface cleaners, it contributes to maintaining product quality over time.

BTC Europe GmbH 4-Hydroxyacetophenone (Flake), a formulation featuring hydroxyacetophenone with the chemical name 4′-Hydroxyacetophenone. This product, in flake form, serves as both an antioxidant and an intermediate in various applications.

Tinogard® TT is a multifunctional ingredient designed to provide UV stabilization, antioxidant properties, and color protection. With its ability to offer oxidation protection and enhance formula stability, Tinogard® TT ensures a prolonged shelf life for various applications. This makes it an excellent choice for home care products, including air fresheners, hand dishwash, and hard surface cleaners. The multifaceted attributes of Tinogard® TT contribute to the overall effectiveness and durability of formulations, ensuring optimal product quality and performance over time.

Tinogard® DA is a multifunctional ingredient designed to enhance formulation stability and protect against UV-related damage in various applications. With roles as a UV stabilizer, antioxidant, and absorber, it ensures color protection, oxidation prevention, and long shelf life. Particularly beneficial in personal care and home care markets, Tinogard® DA contributes to skin care formulations, dish care products, surface cleaners, and air fresheners. Its versatile properties make it an essential component for maintaining the integrity and performance of cleaning ingredients, ensuring optimal results in both personal and home care applications.

Tinogard® Q is a versatile stabilizer suitable for aqueous or alcohol-based formulations across a broad pH range. It effectively mitigates degradation reactions induced by UV light, offering substantial protection. When combined with other Tinogard® UV light stabilizers, it demonstrates synergistic effects, enhancing overall stability in formulations.

TEGO® RenewHA Lacto is an aldonic acid obtained from the oxidation of lactose and comprises of a galactose moiety linked to a gluconic acid molecule via an ether-like linkage. Owing to the high number of hydroxyl groups, LBA is very hygroscopic and forms gels containing about 14% water with atmospheric moisture. This performance is reportedly better than some traditional humectants such as glycerin and sorbitol.

HyaCare® Tremella is a Product Description (Web) Natural hyaluronic acid mimetic with great moisturization and exceptional water retention properties.

BASF Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient with the INCI name Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate. It is commonly used in skin care and personal hygiene products such as anti-aging creams, body lotions, day creams, night creams, wet wipes, and tissues. Its physical form is a powder, and it is certified compliant with the European REACH regulation.

BASF DL-alpha-Tocopherol Care is an active ingredient and antioxidant in skin and hair care preparations. It is supplied as a yellow to brown, viscous oil. Its applications include skin care, sun care, bath and body products, personal care, oral care, toothpaste, and mouthwash.

BASF Vitamin E-Acetate Care is an active ingredient that is used in cosmetic products for skin and hair applications. It is an effective moisturizing agent that improves the elasticity and smoothness of the skin. It is used in cosmetic emulsions, such as sunscreens, body lotions, hand creams, body creams, day and night facial creams, and multi-vitamin creams.

BASF Bisabolol rac is a versatile cosmetic active ingredient that is commonly used in various personal care applications such as skin care, oral care, sun care, and AP/deo products. Its primary function is as an anti-inflammatory agent, making it an effective ingredient for products that aim to soothe and calm the skin.

Pluracare® F 127 Prill is a block co-polymer that functions as a thickener, gelling agent, co-emulsifier, and bodying agent in toothpastes, mouthwashes, creams, and liquid emulsions. It is mainly used in skin care, oral care, hair, and scalp care formulations.

Inhipase® is a soothing extract of Chinese Kudzu root that is packed with antioxidant flavonoids. Its strong soothing capabilities reduce irritation, blotchiness, and dryness while soothing and comforting sensitive skin. This product is used in moisturizers, serums, and cosmetic products.

PROBIOLIFT™ is a probiotherapy cosmetic ingredient made of millions of live but dormant Lactobacillus crispatus bacteria, which are naturally found on the skin. As skin microbiota diversity changes with age, certain beneficial lactic acid bacteria decrease in mature skin. BASF researchers found that Lactobacillus crispatus is one such bacterium, decreasing in specific skin areas and disappearing from the wrinkle hollows of older individuals. When activated by water on the skin, PROBIOLIFT™ increases dermal density, improves the appearance of forehead wrinkles, and protects skin from oxidative stress. Unlike other biotics on the cosmetic market, PROBIOLIFT™ uses a bacterium that is naturally present on the skin. PROBIOLIFT™ is perfectly complemented by Postbiolift, which is derived from the same biofermentation process.

Tinogard® TT is a phenolic antioxidant used to stabilize oxidant-sensitive cosmetic formulations and ingredients. It protects fragrances, oils, fats, and other oxygen-sensitive ingredients from degradation during processing, handling, and storage, thus preserving product performance and providing a long shelf life.

BASF Caffeine Powder is an active ingredient with various functions, such as the widening of small blood vessels in the skin. It is therefore suitable for skin and hair care applications. This product has potent antioxidant properties and helps protect cells against UV radiation.

Mat-XS® Bright is a synthetic molecule called Sarcosine that reduces all signs of oily skin in 28 days. It is ideally used in matifying skin perfecting treatments, serums that refine the skin's texture, and in matifying treatments for oily skin.

Dragonox® PS802 is an effective stabilizer in polyolefins, especially in polypropylene and HDPE. They are usually used in combination with phenolic antioxidants to enhance aging stability and photostability. In most cases, the additive effect is better than the main antioxidant alone, and the initial color of the material will also be improved. It is especially suitable for the stability of high-impact polystyrene and ABS resin. This product also improves the use effect of phenolic antioxidants. Additionally, it can be used in animal and vegetable oils, fats, paraffin, soap, and other organic compounds.

Dragonox® PS800 is an effective stabilizer for polyolefins, especially polypropylene and HDPE. Generally, they are mixed with phenolic antioxidants, which can enhance aging stability, light stability, and improve the initial color. It is especially suitable for the stability of high-impact polystyrene and ABS resin. It can also be used in animal and vegetable oils, fats, paraffin, soap, and other organic compounds.

Regenesea™ LS is an anti-aging active ingredient extracted from the alga Laminaria saccharina, which is exposed to extreme cold conditions along Canadian coasts where it is harvested. These environmental conditions endow the marine algae with biological properties concentrated in the active ingredient Regenesea™ LS. The anti-aging clinical actions of the product can be explained by a reinforcement of the extracellular matrix (collagen network) and the Dermo-Epidermal Junction (tenascin and biglycan). Such metabolic and structural positive responses help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, improve the visco-elastic properties of the skin, provide cellular rejuvenation and activate a global epidermal reactivation.

IMAG Organics Organic Aloe Vera Powder 100X is a succulent plant widely used in the alternative medicine due its great therapeutic properties. It is employed as an ingredient and/or raw material in a great diversity of products such as beverages, pharmaceuticals capsules, flavorings, liquid extracts and powders.

Glacial Bay Organic Pure Marine Clay is a mineral-rich powder with natural cleansing, purifying, exfoliating, and oil absorption properties. It is ideally suited for use in various personal care and cosmetic applications. This ingredient is sustainably hand-harvested, solar dried, and powdered in British Columbia, Canada.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Pumpkin Seed In Butylene Glycol is a product from the Cucurbitaceae plant family, with the Latin name Cucurbita pepo. Its key chemical constituents include 30% unsaturated fixed oil, including linoleic and oleic fatty acids, cucurbitacins, vitamins, and minerals, including zinc. This product serves the functional categories of immune support and is also utilized in the cosmetic and personal care industry for skin applications.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Boneset Herb In Propylene Glycol is a product within the plant family Asteraceae. Its Latin name is Eupatorium perfoliatum. Key chemical constituents include sesquiterpene lactones (euperfolin, euperfolitin, eufoliatin), polysaccharides, and flavonoids. This product is designed for use in food/beverage/dietary supplements for digestive, immune, respiratory, and bone & joint health, as well as in cosmetic/personal care products for skin care.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Peach Leaf In Glycerin is a product from the rosaceae plant family, with the Latin name Prunus persica. Key chemical constituents include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid, kaempferol, quercetin, isoquercetin, quercitrin, quinic acid, tannin, ursolic acid, and prusic acid. This product falls into the functional categories of detox and immune support within food, beverage, and dietary supplements. It is also utilized in the cosmetic and personal care industry, particularly for skincare applications.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Catnip Herb In Propylene Glycol is a product under the plant family Lamiaceae, with the Latin name Nepeta cataria. It contains iridoids, tannins, volatile oils, mainly comprising alpha- and beta-nepetalactone, citronellal, and geraniol. Similar to the previous Catnip Herb product, it is used in the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional category of digestive support.

Elder Berry Fruit Extract is a natural extract of the fruit of Sambucus Nigra. Elder Berry is an anti-inflammatory, an astringent and can be used for anti-aging. It is high in vitamins A, C and E as well as high in antioxidants due to its flavonoids content. Elder Berries are an excellent addition to many types of formulations for personal care and cosmetic products including after sun care lotions, anti-aging creams, hair loss products, soothing lotions and in many other types of applications.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Bladderwrack Frond (Kelp) In Propylene Glycol is a product from the plant family Fucaceae, with the Latin name Fucus vesiculosus. Its key chemical constituents include iodine, alginic acid, and fucoidan. This product is categorized for use in food, beverages, and dietary supplements for weight management, bone & joint support, immune function, and skin care. It is also used in the cosmetic and personal care industry for skin care.

Aloe Vera Phytogel is a natural extract of Aloe barbedensis. Known for its antiseptic healing properties, aloe is an excellent humectant which makes it beneficial for dry or damaged skin. Its moisturizing properties aid in promoting the healing of wounds, burns, eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions. This product is recommended for lip and lip care products, bath products, body washes, and face washes.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Celery Seed In Glycerin is a product under the plant family Apiaceae, with the Latin name Apium graveolens. It contains caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, apiin, apigenin, rutaretin, ocimene, bergapten, and isopimpinellin. This product serves the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional category of bone and joint support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Cleavers Herb In Glycerin is a product in the plant family Rubiaceae, with the Latin name Galium aparine. Its key chemical constituents include flavonoids, tannins, and glycosides. This product is designed for the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional category of immune support and the cosmetic/personal care functional category for skin support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Cornflower In Propylene Glycol is a product from the Asteraceae plant family, known by its Latin name Centaurea cyanus. Its key chemical constituents include chlorogenic, p-coumaric, caffeic, and syringic acids, quercetin, kaempferol, eriodictyol, and taxifolin derivatives, as well as apigenin derivatives. This product is utilized in food, beverages, and dietary supplements for immune, digestive, and respiratory support. It is also used in the cosmetic and personal care industry, particularly for skin applications.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Rose Hips In Glycerin is a product under the plant family Rosaceae, with the Latin name Rosa canina. It contains flavonoids, carotenoids, fatty acids, and a high content of vitamins, especially vitamin C. This product is used in the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional categories of immune support and nervous system support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Linden Flower In Glycerin is a product under the plant family Malvaceae, with the Latin name Tilia cordata. It contains flavonoids, volatile oil, mucilage components, and tannins. This product serves the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional categories of immune support, cardiovascular support, and respiratory support. It also has applications in the cosmetic/personal care functional category for skin care.