RED ORANGE EXTRACT

Red orange extract is commonly known as the Red Orange Complex (ROC) and its scientific name is Citrus sinensis L. Red Orange Complex (ROC) is extracted from 3 species of red oranges from Italy: Moro, Tarocco and Sanguinello, which all are unique species grown in the world's most concentrated mineral-rich Mediterranean region under the hot sun all year round. 

• Moro Red Orange is a species that ripe and can be harvested quickly. The inner flesh color will develop depending on the growing environment. The outer skin is brightly colored when growing in the tropics. The fruit is medium sized, smaller than 'Tarocco' but larger than 'Sanguinelli'. The outer skin is reddish orange with dots. The flesh inside may be dark red, purple, or purplish red. The orange pulp is juicy and fragrant with few or no seeds.

• Tarocco Red Orange This is an ancient species that widely grown in Italy. The size ranges from medium to large. The skin is orange but will be a faint reddish color when fully ripe. The flesh is bright and doesn’t look appetize. Usually there is a red intensity in between. 'Sanguinelli' and 'Moro' are soft and flavorful. Very sweet and juicy.

• Sanguinelli Red Orange is an orange that ranges in size from small to medium. It has an oval shape with a reddish skin. When it is fully ripe, the flesh is reddish orange. It is very flavorful and juicy, with little or no seeds. It is very popular in Spain. Because of the dense foliage and oval-shaped fruit with beautiful colors, it is very popular in Spain for home garden decoration.

Red Orange Complex (ROC) contains 4 amazingly important substances: Anthocyanin, Flavonoid, Hydroxycinnamic and Ascorbic Acid, which has been clinically tested by Bionap Institute together with universities both in Canada and Italy as "the ultimate extract of skin whitening”

 

 Benefits of Red Orange Extract for Skin :

-  Inhibiting the production of melanin pigments which causes dark skin
-  Whitening and radiant skin tone
-  2 times accelerating the production of natural glutathione
-  Producing new collagen for the skin and restoring moisture to the skin
-  Protecting skin cells from sunlight and UV rays
-  Reducing inflammation of the skin and redness from sunlight exposure
-  Super antioxidant, slowing down the deterioration of the body
-  Slowing down the deterioration of the skin from sunlight
-  Smoothing and firming skin
-  Slowing down aging skin
-  Reducing dark circles and dark spots throughout the body

 

Studies have shown the benefits of red orange extract in preventing dark skin and brightening skin. The study was conducted in 25 healthy volunteers aged 45-70 years. The study, five weeks long, measured the effect of volunteers' skin on sunlight using a sunlamp, a lamp produced solar UV light. The first phase is before taking a supplement which divided areas of the skin that are not exposed to sunlight and the latter is after taking the supplement which divided into the areas of the skin that are not exposed to sunlight as well, to study how the dietary supplement product contained red orange extract affects the change of skin color when exposed to and not exposed to sunlight. The volunteers were given 100mg of red orange extract once a day for 15 days. The results clearly indicated that red orange extract reduces the level of melanin on the skin and reduces the appearance of dark spots by 20%.

 
In addition, studies have shown the benefits of red orange extract in preventing skin inflammation and reducing redness from sun exposure. The study, conducted in 20 healthy volunteers aged 26-47 years, measured the effect of volunteers' skin on sunlight using a sunlamp, a lamp that produces UV light like sunlight. The study measured the inflammation and redness of the skin when exposed to the sun for 48 hours to study how the dietary supplement product contained red orange extract affects the inflammation and redness of skin color when exposed to sunlight. The volunteers were given 100mg of red orange extract once a day for 15 days. Red orange extract visibly reduces inflammation and redness of the skin when exposed to sunlight, up to 40% reduction.