The statement “Beauty from within” perhaps best describes the field or purpose of Nutricosmetics. Though considered a niche market in the West, the realization that skin health is affected by inner health is not new. The skin is the largest organ of the body and it not only provides cover and protection to inner organs, it also acts as a secondary organ of elimination.
Time and again it has been emphasized that our skin, the body’s largest sense organ, plays a very important role in protecting the internal organs of our body. The skin is in continuous contact with the external environment and in turn is under constant threat of harmful microbes and pollution.
Long, thick and lustrous hair is an essential component to enhance an individual’s beauty quotient. However, having healthy and beauti- ful hairs requires good care towards it as hairs are subjected to a lot of pollution and stress making it vulnerable to many a problem like hair fall, thinning of hair, damaged hair and premature graying
Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory, immune-medicated disease that predominantly affects the skin and joints, characterized by circumscribed, red, thickened plaques with an overlying silver-white scale(1). Though many pharmaceutical drugs and biologics are available in the maraker, they have very less impact on the psoriatic patients due to their own and many limitations.
Sabinsa’s patent (US 8119696) emphasizes the role of TetraPure® ((1,7-BIS(4-HYDROXY-3-METHOXYPHENYL)-3,5-HEPTANEDIONE)) in the management of superficial and cutaneous mycosis. A mycosis (plural - mycoses) is a fungal infection affecting both humans and animals.
In the 21st century natural cosmetics are emerging as new skin care concepts with a perfect synergy between nature and technology. Phyllanthus emblica, commonly known in India as Amla (Sanskrit name Amalaki) is used in Ayurveda for its cosmetic applications due to its antioxidant properties.
Hydroquinone, which is extensively used in the treatment of hyperpigmentary disorders is associated with known side effects. Safer, natural depigmenting actives are therefore being explored. A randomized, placebo controlled study in 50 human subjects, showed that the depigmenting effects of 0.25 percent tetrahydrocurcumin cream and 4 percent hydroquinone cream were comparable in a four week trial.
Emblica officinalis Gaertn. (Family - Euphorbiaceae), commonly known in India as Amla is used in Ayurveda for its cosmetic applications due to its antioxidant properties. Earlier, the fruits of Amla had been claimed to be a rich source of Ascorbic acid and its high antioxidant potential was attributed to the presence of ascorbic acid1.
The expanding range of natural actives in mainstream cosmetic products that support healthy skin aging, is ample proof that the industry now relies heavily on these ingredients. Recent scientific evidence has served to strengthen the concept of phytonutrients and validate their efficacy at the molecular level in keratinous tissues.
Tetrahydrocurcuminoids (THC)*, a colorless hydrogenated product derived from the yellow curcuminoids, (the biologically active principles from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa), function as efficient antioxidant compounds. The superior antioxidant property of THC, combined with the lack of yellow color.
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