Tocomin® natural palm tocotrienol/tocopherol complex to be showcased at the Malta Skin Ageing Conference 2009

Carotech is invited to present two lectures at the Malta Skin Ageing Conference 2009

Oct 26th, 2009, Edison - NJ - Carotech has been invited to present two lectures on the unique skin and hair benefits of Tocomin® natural tocotrienol/tocopherol complex at the Malta Skin Ageing Conference 2009.

Organized by the International Society of Antioxidants in Nutrition and Health, this year's Malta Skin Ageing Conference carries the theme "Skin Ageing and Antioxidants : Innovations and Trends". It will be held at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Malta from October 29th - 30th. Besides presentation sessions on various skin ageing issues and innovative technologies, a special Skin Whitening Symposium will also be held on Friday (30th) afternoon that will see discussions on the latest innovations and applications in skin whitening ingredients.

The event invites researchers & academic professors, R&D departments, clinicians, pharmaceutical companies, food supplements companies, cosmetic companies, marketing department, investors and stake holders in the skin ageing industry.

Dr. Sharon Ling, Vice President (Scientific Affairs) of Carotech Ltd, United Kingdom, has been invited to present two lectures at the conference. She will present the latest findings on Tocomin® palm tocotrienol complex research in the area of skin and hair nutrition. The potential of Tocomin® tocotrienols as a skin lightening agent will also be presented at the Skin Whitening Symposium.

"Natural vitamin E tocotrienol/tocopherol complex in Tocomin® is a potent phytonutrient with many unique skin benefits backed by strong science. During the conference, I will talk about Tocomin® palm tocotrienol/tocopherol complex's ability to prevent hair loss, promote skin whitening and its anti-wrinkle and antioxidant effects," says Dr. Sharon Ling.

Dr. Sharon Ling's talks are scheduled as follows:
Skin Ageing and Antioxidants: Innovations & Strategies
Thursday (29th Oct) 15:15 Tocomin® - The Powerful Natural Vitamin E on Skin & Hair Health

Whitening Ingredients Symposium
Friday (30th Oct) 15:00 Tocotrienol as Lightening and Whitening Agent

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About Carotech Ltd

Carotech Ltd, incorporated in 1990, is a publicly listed company in Malaysia (ACE Market). It is the first and largest producer of natural full spectrum tocotrienol complex (Tocomin® & Tocomin®SupraBio™), natural mixed carotene complex (Caromin®) and phytosterol complex (Stelessterol™) in the world via its patented technology.

Carotech is a subsidiary of Hovid Ltd (www.hovid.com), one of the largest GMP-certified pharmaceutical companies in Malaysia.

Carotech manufactures these products under the tradenames: Tocomin®, Tocomin®SupraBio™, Caromin® and Stelessterol™.

Carotech has also launched a natural lycopene extract from tomatoes (Maxopene™).

Websites: www.carotech.net and www.tocotrienol.org

Contacts:

Mr. WH Leong, Vice President, Carotech Inc., USA. Tel : +1(732)906 1901 E-mail : info@carotech.net

Dr. Sharon Ling, Vice President, Carotech Ltd, UK. Tel : +44(0)7541966007 E-mail : sling@carotech.net