Liposhield® Protects Skin from Harmful Effects of High Energy Visible Light

PATERSON, N.J., Sept. 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to recent scientific evidence suggesting that High Energy Visible (HEV) light is harmful to skin, Lipo Chemicals, Inc. developed Liposhield®, a patent pending ingredient that acts as an "umbrella" to protect skin from the unhealthy effects of HEV light. While the risks associated with HEV light are often discussed in ocular terms, its potential long-term detrimental effects on skin have now become an integral part of the conversation.

People are exposed both outdoors and indoors to HEV light, sometimes referred to as "blue light." Ubiquitous, it emanates not only from the sun, but through the displays of digital devices such as cell phones, computers, tablets and flat-screen TVs. Like HEV's neighbor on the visible light spectrum, UV radiation, its damaging effects are cumulative over the course of a lifetime. This being the case, the older a person becomes, the more likely he or she will suffer the consequences.

"The average person is well aware of the health risks associated with excessive exposure to UV rays, but they know little to nothing about HEV light," said Nancy Clements, Vice President, Global Marketing, Lipo Chemicals, Inc. "There are aisles in stores dedicated to UV protection, yet it's hard to find one cosmetic product on the market today that effectively shields the skin from the harmful effects of HEV light. Consumers concerned with their skin and its care are starting to ask, 'why?'"

Based on studies showing that exposure to HEV light over time may contribute to premature aging, sun spots, and possibly disease, Liposhield® was formulated for use in daily wear moisturizing creams and lotions, anti-aging treatment products, sunscreen products, and foundation makeups. Once applied, it sits on the skin's surface, effectively absorbing harmful HEV light before it can penetrate skin, while letting in the non-harmful visible light wavelengths. One such study was conducted by Lipo Chemicals, Inc.

In the company's own study analyzing the changes in the skin's gene expression when exposed to HEV light, it was discovered that HEV light affected the expression of about 40 genes, indicating a path of potential skin damage.

"Findings in recent years indicate that we have yet to explore the full spectrum of adverse effects related to sun exposure," said Jed A. Riemer, Ph.D., Lipo Chemicals, Inc. "One of the more striking discoveries is that skin damage caused by HEV light may be as harmful as the damage caused by UV rays. Our conclusion from these studies, including our own, is that the skin must be shielded from this type of light in order to maintain its health."

For more information about Liposhield®, HEV light, and for a list of products that can help you protect your skin, go to www.liposhield.com.

About Lipo Chemicals, Inc.
Lipo Chemicals is the personal care unit of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, offering a wide array of specialty, basic, and naturally derived ingredient solutions to marketers of formulated skin and hair care products. Founded in 1962, and acquired by Vantage in 2010, Lipo Chemicals is a leading supplier of specialty ingredients to the global personal care and cosmetics industries focused on green and natural ingredients providing real value and driving customer brand loyalty through formulation, technology and marketing expertise. Driven by new product development, Lipo is headquartered in Paterson, NJ and has offices in 14 countries, as well as a distribution network covering five continents and over 60 countries.

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SOURCE Lipo Chemicals, Inc.