Biological screening of 100 plant extracts for cosmetic use (II): Anti- oxidative activity and free radical scavenging activity

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 19, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 299-307

  Kim, B J ^a   Kim, J H ^a   Kim, H P ^b   Heo, M Y ^b  

^a R and D Center   (South Korea)

^b Kangwon National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Anti oxidative activity; Free radical scavenging activity; Plant extracts

Indexed keywords

ANTIOXIDANT; COSMETIC; FREE RADICAL; PLANT EXTRACT;

ARTICLE; CHEMICAL ANALYSIS; DRUG ISOLATION; OXIDATION; OXIDATION REDUCTION REACTION;

EID: 0030726027     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1467-2494.1997.171726.x     Document Type: Article

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