Kyowa Hakko USA has just launched a new anti-aging cosmeceutical ingredient called Lumistor L-Hydroxyroline. The main component, a naturally-derived, animal-free fermentation-based amino acid, is touted to improve skin's moisture retention and encourage proliferation of new skin cells.

The manufacturers say that Lumistor is a pure, odorless, white crystalline powder that is water soluble and stable across a broad pH range, which makes it ideal for the formulation of a broad range of cosmetic and toiletry products.

But equally the company says that it can be just as effective as an oral application, in the form of supplements, making it a good candidate for the burgeoning market in cosmeutical ingredients developed to tackle signs of aging.

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