Use of an extract from the leaves of Olea Europea as an antiradical
AssigneeB & T S.R.L.
InventorGiorgio Amari
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Abstract
The use of an extract from the leaves of Olea Europea as an antiradical. Preferably, the extract is added to a preparation wherein the concentration of the extract does not exceed 0.5% by weight. The extract can be used both for preparing cosmetic products, such as cosmetic creams--particularly sun protection creams--and for preparing alimentary products--particularly dietetic products.
Claims2
A method of preventing the formation of free radicals in human skin, comprising applying to human skin an antiradical effective amount of an aqueous extract from the leaves of Olea Europea in a cosmetologically acceptable excipient, said extract containing at least 7% by weight of oleoeuropeine, and the concentration of said extract not exceeding 0.5% by weight.
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