IO Antioxidant Complex Powder (Carnosine, Tocopherol, Milk Thistle Extract)

This ingredient at a glance

IO Antioxidant Complex Powder (Carnosine, Tocopherol, Milk Thistle Extract) is a blend whose INCI on the card reads lecithin, carnosine, tocopherol, milk thistle fruit extract, glycerin, alcohol and water. The card gives a pH of 5. Carnosine is a dipeptide made of two amino acids, beta-alanine and histidine, that occurs naturally in the body. Tocopherol is vitamin E, lecithin is a natural phospholipid, and milk thistle fruit extract is a plant ingredient rich in antioxidant compounds. The card does not state an use level, so follow the supplier CoA and data sheet.

Body care focus

The card lists body creams, body-contouring creams, body wraps and body-shaping mixtures. These products are designed for a smoother, firmer-looking body and are often used with massage. An antioxidant blend with a peptide and vitamin E fits this premium body-care story.

Product formats

Body-contouring creams

Creams used with massage for a smoother look.

Body creams

Daily body moisturizers.

Body wraps

Wraps and masks applied under film.

Body-shaping mixtures

Gels and serums for targeted areas.

Processing

Dissolve the powder as the supplier directs and add it at cool-down. Avoid prolonged high heat, which can affect vitamin E and plant compounds. Keep the final pH near the card's value of 5 or as the data sheet recommends.

Good partners

Caffeine is a classic body-contouring partner. Methyl nicotinate adds a warming feel, and N-acetyl-L-carnosine relates to the peptide story. Browse more in the peptides catalog.

Testing

Measure skin smoothness and firmness over several weeks for claims. Check color and odor stability, since plant extracts and vitamin E can change over time.

Claims

Skin looks smoother and firmer with regular use; antioxidant body care.

Characteristics

Form: powder. INCI: lecithin, carnosine, tocopherol, milk thistle fruit extract, glycerin, alcohol, water. PH: 5. Listed uses: body creams, body-contouring creams, body wraps, body-shaping mixtures. Use level: supplier CoA.

Original recipe: smoothing body cream, 100 g

Distilled water 70.70 g, glycerin 4.00 g, caffeine 2.00 g, IO Antioxidant Complex Powder (Carnosine, Tocopherol, Milk Thistle Extract) 1.00 g, sunflower oil 8.00 g, shea butter 4.00 g, glyceryl stearate citrate 4.50 g, cetearyl alcohol 2.00 g, xanthan gum 0.30 g, phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin 1.00 g, tocopherol 0.50 g, menthyl lactate 0.50 g, fragrance 1.50 g. Dissolve caffeine in the hot water, emulsify with the hot oil phase, cool below 40 °C, add IO Antioxidant Complex Powder (Carnosine, Tocopherol, Milk Thistle Extract) as the supplier directs, then the remaining ingredients. Adjust IO Antioxidant Complex Powder (Carnosine, Tocopherol, Milk Thistle Extract) level to the CoA.

Massage directions

Suggest applying the cream twice a day with circular massage movements on the thighs, hips and abdomen. Regular use for several weeks gives the best results.

Body wraps

In wraps, the blend can be added to a cream or clay base, applied to the body and covered with film for a set time.

Lab tip

Dissolve the powder fully in a small portion of water or glycerin before adding it to the cream.

Batch consistency

Check color and odor of each lot against a retained sample, as plant extracts vary.

Lot records

Keep each CoA with the batch file and note the lot used.

Using a blend with an INCI list

Because this ingredient is a blend, all of its components must appear on the finished product label in the right order. Ask the supplier for the percentages of each component so you can place them correctly in the ingredient list.

Troubleshooting

If the cream changes color over time, protect it from light and add a little extra tocopherol. If the texture thins, check the pH and the order of addition.

Storage

Store closed in a cool, dry place. Close the container after use.