Ameliox - Brochure
Ameliox - Brochure
Ameliox - Brochure
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September 2010
UV
UV
Aging
Loss of skin elasticity Loss of skin elasticity Damaged collagen Damaged (structure, function) collagen (structure, function) Wrinkles Wrinkles
AGE
Ameliox Preventing the glycation process with carnosine and powerful antioxidants
Carnosine, the Anti-Glycation Factor Carnosine, a dipeptide which occurs naturally in our body, is well-known for its anti-glycation activity. Carnosine inhibits the cross-linking of proteins induced by reducing sugars and reactive aldehydes such as malondialdehyde. As a glycation target, carnosine "competes" with the skin proteins and therefore, protects collagen and elastin fibers. In contrast to AGE, the resulting glycated carnosine is not deleterious and not toxic. Powerful Antioxidants Reinforce Carnosines Effect Silymarin is the major active substance of milk thistle, a flowering plant of the daisy family. This polyphenol supports physiological antioxidants and radical scavengers such as glutathione and superoxide dismutase and is also able to capture and neutralize free radicals. It inhibits lipid peroxidation and inflammation as well as the release of histamine. Tocopherol is naturally present in the skin being the major lipid-soluble antioxidant. Located in cellular membranes, it protects skin lipids against peroxidation and maintains the barrier function. The liposomal form increases the bioavailability of all compounds thanks to the small size of the liposomes and their high affinity to the stratum corneum. This results in an enhanced and long-lasting activity.
Glycation
Collagen
100
Peroxidation
80
60
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AGE formation
0.5
2 Concentration of Ameliox in %
A Younger-Looking Skin A cream containing 2 % Ameliox was applied twice daily for 28 days to the inner side of the forearm of 20 women aged from 38 to 65. Biomechanical properties of the skin were evaluated by determining the skin firmness, hydration and smoothness using respectively a cutometer, a corneometer and the PRIMOS system. Results showed that Ameliox improved all parameters after 28 days of treatment.
Anti-Wrinkle Effect A cream containing 2 % Ameliox was applied twice daily for 28 days to the crows feet and to the forehead of 20 women aged from 38 to 65. Wrinkle depth was evaluated using the PRIMOS system. Results showed that: Ameliox decreased the depth of wrinkles already after 14 days of treatment Ameliox reduced the depth of winkles by 27 % in the crows feet area and by 24 % on the forehead after 28 days of treatment.
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