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Citrus Peel based Skin Brightening Active

Date:27 Oct 2010

Country: Switzerland

Plant Name:

    Grapes

    Orange

Residue Name:

    Peels

End Products

Biochemicals

cosmetics,skincare

Application

  • Skin Brightening: Enhances skin tone and reduces age spots.
  • Anti-aging: Increases skin luminosity and radiance.

Description

Cosmetochem International AG developed Citrolumine 8, a skin-brightening active derived from citrus bioflavonoids encapsulated in liposomes. The formulation contains key flavonoids like naringin and hesperidin, which offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. In clinical studies, it demonstrated a concentration-dependent inhibition of tyrosinase, resulting in skin lightening and improved luminosity. The active is recommended for use in anti-aging products to enhance skin tone and radiance.

Pathway Description:

The process involves extracting bioflavonoids from citrus fruits like grapefruit and bitter orange, which are then encapsulated in liposomes for improved stability. The liposome-encapsulated bioflavonoids are incorporated into skin care formulations, ensuring proper mixing and temperature control. Tyrosinase inhibition assays are used to test the active ingredient's efficacy in brightening skin. Finally, clinical trials are conducted to evaluate the product's effectiveness in lightening age spots and improving skin tone.

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Tags: Citrus BioflavonoidsNatural Skin CareAntioxidant Skin Care

End Products

Biochemicals

cosmetics,skincare

Feedstock

Types of Feedstock

primary agricultural residue

Name

citrus fruits

Form

Liquid Extracts

Logistics

used at a 1% concentration in formulations

Characteristics

Antioxidant Benefits,Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

Pathways

Chemical

Extraction of Bioflavonoids

Biological

In vitro Cellular Inhibition Assay

Stakeholders

Industrial and commercial

Cosmetochem International AG