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Opextan<sup>®</sup>
Opextan<sup>®</sup>

NUTRACEUTICALS

Opextan®

Olive fruit extract

NATURALLY PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM INSIDE

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Overview

We’ve set the absolute advantage

We all know that olive tree is traditionally a symbol of the Mediterranean culture. Its fruits and their oil hold an important role in the Mediterranean diet by protecting against coronary heart challenges and cardiovascular stress in general.1

The biological properties of olive oil are related not only to its fatty acid composition, but also to the presence of some components with strong antioxidant activity, mostly phenolic compounds.1

Opextan®, Olea europaea L. pulp extract, is standardized to convey polyphenols like hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol and isoacteoside but also, among all the phytonutrients, verbascoside, considered the most powerful antioxidant in olive oil1. It has been proven to support skin health2, too.

We’ve set the absolute advantage

Opextan® into action

Olive polyphenols are free radical scavengers with a direct impact on skin health1. Indeed, Opextan® has been found beneficial in supporting skin health and optimizing oxidative status in healthy volunteers2,3.

The characteristic phytonutrient in Opextan® is verbascoside, a very potent antioxidant, 5-fold more active than oleuropein1, with free-radical scavenging activity that has a direct impact on skin health, preventing oxidative stress associated with wrinkles generation, skin thinning and dehydration1.

Opextan<sup>®</sup> into action

Find out how Opextan®
is one step beyond

The distinctiveness of Opextan® lies in the fine selection of raw materials and in a unique expertise that makes the development process possible, thanks to a close cooperation with Kanebo Cosmetics Inc.

Italian olive varieties are screened and selected by botanists at their best harvesting time and harvested with care for guaranteeing the highest levels of verbascoside and other polyphenols.

Find out how Opextan<sup>®</sup><br>is one step beyond

See through science

Bibliography
1Obied H.K., et al., Chem Res Toxicol Jan 22(1): 227-34 (2009).
2Maramaldi G., et al., Cosmetic Technology 9 (5), 9-13 (2006).
3Keiko Suzuki et al., Off. J. of Japan Soc. Of Ningen Dock 25:825-830 (2011).
4Cristoni et al. Olive Fruit Extracts for Skin Health. Nutritional Cosmetics, 233–244, (2009).

OPEXTAN® at a glance

Why choose Opextan®?

01.

Is an olive pulp extract with proven antioxidant capacity.

02.

Has a unique polyphenol profile characterized by a high content of verbascoside, the greatest olive antioxidant.

03.

Supports skin health by reducing lipid peroxidation and shows protective effect on skin sensitivity to UV irradiation.

04.

Supports healthy blood glucose levels.

Technical Data

Common Name

Opextan® - Olive fruit extract

Botanical Origin

Olea europaea L.

Type

Extract

Plant source

Fruit

HALAL and KOSHER certified. ECOCERT validated.

Health benefit

Antioxidant activity, UV protection

Trademark

Opextan is a trademark of Indena S.p.A. The use of Indena’s trademarks is subject Indena’s authorization and to the acceptance of the terms and conditions set out in the Trademark Usage Guidelines downloadable HERE.

Specifications

Double standardized in polyphenols and verbascoside

Recommended dose and use

Oral dose: 100-400 mg/day.

Assay

≥10.0% of total polyphenols by spectrophotometry
≥2.0% ≤3.5% of verbascoside by HPLC
≥4.5% of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives by HPLC

Broad category

Skin Health

These statements may not comply with your country’s laws and regulations or with Reg. EC n. 1924/2006 and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Marketers of finished products containing this ingredient are responsible for ensuring compliance with the applicable legal framework.

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