Lycopene belongs to a class of pigments known as carotenoids and which is red in color. It is found mainly in…
Astaxanthin is a red colored lipid-soluble pigment that belongs to carotenoid group. It is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment that…
Beta Carotene(β-Carotene) is red-orange colored organic pigment generally found in plants. However, Beta Carotene is an initial form of Vitamin…
Essential oils are derived from plants and are volatile hydrophobic liquids with a distinct aroma and characteristic properties of that…
Malic acid is an organic compound found naturally in fruits. It is majorly derived from malum or apple, hence it…
Mandelic acid is a very popular alpha hydroxy acid(AHA). It is found in the form of white crystalline solid and…
Glycolic acid is a very versatile compound which finds use in textile industry, as a skin care agent in the…
Lactic acid is one of most easily available AHAs. It is mostly found in dairy products like sour milk and…
According to a new study, mushrooms are a dietary source of two antioxidants, namely ergothioneine and glutathione. These are known…
Vitamin A, along with minerals and other vitamins is a vital micronutrient for the body. It is a group of…
Vitamin E as an antioxidant helps to maintain overall health preventing various diseases. It’s a fat-soluble vitamin and also helps…
Biochemically citric acid is an organic acid, either naturally occurring or chemically synthesized compound and it belongs to AHA (Alpha…
Glutathione is a peptide that is naturally produced in the human liver and has several functions in human body. It…
Beta Hydroxy Acids or BHAs are fat-soluble organic compounds that are acidic in nature. The usual structure of a beta…