Fullerenol C60
Description
Oxidation of the skin is an important factor in skin aging. Ultraviolet sunlight, dust and pollution, accelerate this aging.
The cosmetic industry is a fast-growing industry with the continuous development of new active ingredients for skincare products.
There are three important types of Fullerenes: C60, C70, and Fullerenols. All they have been subject to intensive research in the last few years and they display a wide range of different biological activities.
Fullerene is a super anti-oxidant.
- 172 Times as effective as Vitamin C
- Stable against light and/or heat
- Power is long-lasting (more than 24 hours)
Advantages
Solvent-free
Green chemistry
Environmentally friendly synthesis using renewable energy
(hydroelectric powered plant in Quebec)
Applications
Strong antioxidantcapacities.
Strong function of removing free radical.
Strong function of removing free radical.
Anti-aging (preventive effects of cell death).
Whitening (melanin control).
Inflammation easing (reducing of a ruddy fase).
Anti-wrinkle.
Sebum oxidation control.
Sunscreen / UV cut.
Pore tightening.
Recover skin barrier.
References
(1) “Recent Progresses in Application of Fullerenes in Cosmetics”
Author(s): Marko Lens. Journal Name: Recent Patents on Biotechnology. Volume 5 , Issue 2 , 2011. DOI : 10.2174/187220811796365707
(2) “Use of Fullerenes in Cosmetics”
Author(s): Marko Lens. Journal Name: Recent Patents on Biotechnology. Volume 3 , Issue 2 , 2009. DOI : 10.2174/187220809788700166.
