Cress sprouts were used as the source material for the development of a cosmetic ingredient rich in isothiocyanates. The scientifically well established efficacy of isothiocyanate phytonutrients to detoxify environmental pollutants and to neutralize reactive oxygen species, could be reproduced in an in vitro skin model. The ingredient was found to stimulate the cells’ inherent detoxification system and skin cells pre-treated with the cress sprout ingredient proved to be more resistant to toxic oxidants. In a study during the winter period with twenty subjects that worked mainly outdoor where they are exposed to low humidity, cold winds and pollution, the cress sprout ingredient was found to increase skin firmness and smoothness compared to placebo.

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Second Generation Antioxidants from Cress Sprouts

D. Schmid, C. Schuerch, S. Mueller, F. Zuelli

SÖFW Journal (03/2007)

Cress sprouts were used as the source material for the development of a cosmetic ingredient rich in isothiocyanates. The scientifically well established efficacy of isothiocyanate phytonutrients to detoxify environmental pollutants and to neutralize reactive oxygen species, could be reproduced in an in vitro skin model. The ingredient was found in a preliminary study to stimulate the cells' inherent detoxification system. In a second study, skin cells pre-treated with the cress sprout ingredient proved to be more resistant to toxic oxidants.

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