INCI Name: | Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract |
Part Used: | Fruit |
Chemistry: | 15% Polysaccharides |
Plant Description: | This nutrient dense red berry from the Himalayas is famous in traditional Chinese medicine for its health and energizing benefits. Goji berry is known to support the immune system and promote longevity. It has a reputation as an anti-aging superfruit due to its wide spectrum of antioxidants and a concentration of vitamins and minerals. |
Goji Berry Attributes: |
Studies have indicated the following: Anti-Aging Potent Antioxidant, free radical scavenger (1,2,3) – Performed nearly as well as BHT in b-carotene linoleate model (1) – Effective DPPH free radical scavenger (1,2) – More effective than BHT in superoxide radical scavenging activity (1,3) – Effective in inhibiting lipid peroxidation (3) Accelerates DNA synthesis rate in, and prolonged life span of aging youth 2BS fusion cells (4) |
Applications: | Skin Care Hair Care |
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