A test for antioxidant activity in cosmetic formulations

J Cosmet Sci. 2002 Jul-Aug;53(4):237-40.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to develop a technique to assay for the activity of antioxidants in a finished cosmetic product. This was accomplished by adapting the Randox Assay for Total Antioxidant Status kit so that diluted samples could be evaluated by kinetic as well as end-point determinations. Using this technique, we found that a finished product had an IC(50) of 0.07 gm of product and a relative antioxidant activity concentration of 52.7 nmoles/mg.

MeSH terms

  • Antioxidants / pharmacology*
  • Cosmetics*
  • Kinetics

Substances

  • Antioxidants
  • Cosmetics