Abstract:Pink pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi) has high potential for commercial use because of its biological activities (anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and antioxidant activities, among others). Herein, the antioxidant activity of a topical formulation containing pink pepper extract obtained by supercritical carbon dioxide extraction is reported. The effects of extraction pressure (100-300 bar) and temperature (40 -60 °C) on its antioxidant activity were investigated. The extracts obtained at 50-60 °C showed a … Show more
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