Due to the fact that free radicals play an important role in skin aging, antioxidant activity is a desired benefit for skin care. When used as a binding system, ABS Rice Lipids Plus delivers ease of spread-ability to cosmetic preparations while also providing sufficient payoff in pressed powders. With its lightweight and low viscosity, ABS Rice Lipids Plus can also be used as a binder in liquid color cosmetics as well. Its ease of use should also be taken into consideration, as unlike waxes, ABS Rice Lipids Plus does not need to be melted prior to use. There is an inverse relationship between barrier function and a coefficient of permeability. As a result, the low coefficient of permeability for ABS Rice Lipids Plus indicates that it is excellent for creating a barrier on the skin.