Abstract

Cosmetic products are exposed to oxygen during their life cycle. This can cause several challenges. The formation of allergens, formation of sensitizers like peroxides, building of smell, rancidity, reduction of active ingredients by oxidation, changes of olfactory fragrance and inducing pathogen skin disorders like acne aestivalis. So, there is a need to use the right antioxidant system to protect the finished product in order to minimize these issues. In this study we demonstrate that StoppOx®, a new natural synergistic antioxidant blend, performs well or even better compared to the benchmark BHT. We measured the antioxidative potential and the radical potential in an exposition scenario to UV rays, oxygen and thermal energy.