ARKOPHARMA
Phytobronz Sun
Radiant Skin
Preparation
Antioxidant Protection with Selenium and Vitamin E
Pigmentation of the Skin with Copper
Dietary Supplement
30 Capsules
With PHYTOBRONZ® reinforced formula, shine all summer!
_x000D_Arkopharma Laboratories have created a new formula PHYTOBRONZ®, composed of a complex of 100% Carotenoids of plant origin which dosage has been strengthened compared to the old formula, to provide you with a radiant skin and a more unified complexion.
_x000D_Phytobronz® is a dietary supplement that contains a blend of 9 plant-based active ingredients, copper and selenium for a complete action:
_x000D_- Preparation
- Antioxidant protection (Selenium, Vitamin E)
- Skin pigmentation (Copper)
* Quintiles IMS-Pharmatrend-Market of sun dietary supplements in pharmacy and parapharmacy - CUF Sept.2016 - in volume
_x000D_With their experience and know-how in solar nutricosmetics , Arkopharma Laboratories have developed an innovative formula because the diversity of Carotenoids present in the formula allows a more optimal preparation than the use of Beta-carotene alone. The Phytopérine® also comes optimize the bioavailability of Beta Carotene.
_x000D_The lycopene belongs to the carotenoid family, and is a naturally occurring pigment in tomatoes and watermelon. It is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative stress and free radicals. It was only towards the end of the XIX th century that a researcher named Harsten separated lycopene tomato, then it was not until the middle of the XX th century that lycopene properties are identified and the late 90 so that they are known to all 1 .
The lutein and zeaxanthinbelong to the family of carotenoids, which are lipophilic plant pigments responsible for the yellow and red colors of nature such as fruits, vegetables, flowers and autumn leaves. For example, the bright yellow color of corn is due in part to lutein 2 .
The beta-carotene is the best known compound from the carotenoid group. As a pigment, it makes the flowers more attractive to insects, it is mainly known for its presence in some fruits and vegetables such as carrot, mango, apricot 3 ...
The piperine (phytoperine)allows to increase the bioavailability of beta carotene. Black pepper (Piperaceae family) is one of the most widely used spices in the world, well known for its piquant compound, piperine. Piperine is the main active ingredient of pepper 4 .
Vegetable oils: In addition to carotenoids of plant origin, Phytobronz® contains vegetable oils that are used to preserve the elasticity and suppleness of the skin, for sublimated skin:
_x000D_Borage oil ( Borago officinalis L.): Borage is a Mediterranean plant, at its discovery in the Middle Ages its use was not cosmetic at the time 5 . It is now used for its various properties related to the skin, it restores flexibility and elasticity.
Argan oil ( Argania spinosa (L.): it is the seeds of the argan tree growing in the south of Morocco that are used to produce argan oil.The name Argan comes from a small village in Morocco named "Argana". This oil is traditionally used for skin care in the nutricosmetics field, it has nourishing and restores suppleness to the skin.
Sesame oil( Sesamum indicum L.): Sesame is part of the oilseed family and comes from Asia. Especially fond of the Middle East, sesame is widely used in cooking, it is also used as an oil nutricosmetic because it has interesting properties such as the flexibility of the skin.
Vitamins and minerals:
_x000D_The Selenium (Se): Selenium will act as an antioxidant.
The Copper (Cu): contributes to pigmentation of the skin.
The Vitamin A : helps maintain healthy skin
of Vitamin E : protects the skin from oxidative stress in particular induced by UV radiation. It is recognised as an essential nutrient for humans, and has antioxidant properties.
Made in France
_x000D_LABORATOIRES ARKOPHARMA
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06510 CARROS – FRANCE
