Formulating Cosmetics Geared Toward Menopause
As women enter menopause, they experience significant hormonal shifts that impact not only their overall well-being but also to their skin and hair. During this life stage, the decrease in estrogen levels can lead to various skin changes such as dryness, loss of elasticity, thinning, and increased sensitivity. As a result, there is a growing demand for cosmetic products specifically formulated to address the unique challenges of menopausal skin and hair. At Deveraux Specialties, we recognize the importance of catering to this demographic with innovative, science-backed ingredient solutions.
Understanding Menopausal Skin
Menopausal skin undergoes several changes due to the reduction in estrogen, which plays a vital role in maintaining skin health. These changes include:
► Decreased Collagen Production
Lower estrogen levels lead to reduced collagen production, causing a loss of skin elasticity and firmness. This results in sagging skin and the formation of wrinkles.
► Increased Dryness
The skin’s ability to retain moisture diminishes, causing dryness and flakiness. This is due to a decrease in sebum production, which typically helps to keep the skin hydrated.
► Thinning of the Skin
A decrease in collagen and elastin makes the skin thinner and more fragile, increasing the risk of damage and irritation.
► Sensitivity and Redness
With a weakened skin barrier, menopausal skin becomes more reactive to environmental stressors and skincare ingredients.
► Changes in Pigmentation
Hormonal fluctuations can cause uneven skin tone, age spots, and hyperpigmentation.
Understanding Menopausal Hair Changes
During menopause, the decline in estrogen and progesterone levels can lead to several noticeable changes in hair, including:
► Thinning Hair
Reduced estrogen levels can slow down hair growth and increase hair shedding, leading to overall thinning. Hair may also become finer in texture, making it appear less voluminous.
► Dryness and Brittleness
Hormonal changes can affect the scalp’s ability to produce natural oils, leading to drier, more brittle hair. This lack of moisture can make hair more prone to breakage and split ends.
► Loss of Elasticity
With the reduction in hormones that support hair health, hair can lose its natural elasticity, resulting in less bounce and more difficulty in styling.
► Changes in Texture
Some women may experience alterations in hair texture, with straight hair becoming wavier or curly hair losing its curl pattern.
► Scalp Sensitivity
Just as the skin can become more sensitive, so can the scalp, leading to discomfort or irritation with certain hair products.
Formulation Considerations for Menopausal Skin and Hair Care
Formulating effective skincare and hair care products for menopausal women requires a deep understanding of the physiological changes that occur during this life stage. These changes necessitate a more targeted approach to product development, focusing on specific ingredients and formulation strategies that address the unique needs of menopausal skin and hair. Below is an expanded exploration of the key considerations for both skin and hair care formulations.
► Gentle and Nourishing Formulations
As the skin becomes more sensitive and fragile during menopause, it is crucial to formulate products that are gentle yet effective. The skin’s barrier function is often compromised, making it more prone to irritation and redness.
Opt for soothing and anti-inflammatory ingredients, avoiding harsh chemicals, fragrances, and alcohols that can strip the skin of its natural oils and exacerbate sensitivity.
Use low-irritation emulsifiers and stabilizers that maintain product integrity without causing discomfort. Incorporate ingredients that mimic the skin’s natural lipids, such as ceramides and squalane, to reinforce the barrier and enhance hydration.
► Barrier Repair and Maintenance
The skin’s barrier is essential for protecting against environmental stressors and retaining moisture. During menopause, the barrier becomes weaker, leading to increased water loss and heightened sensitivity.
Include barrier-strengthening ingredients such as ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol. These components are naturally found in the skin and play a critical role in maintaining its protective function.
Consider incorporating these ingredients into products like rich creams, overnight masks, and serums that can provide intensive repair and protection. Additionally, using occlusive agents can help lock in moisture and prevent transepidermal water loss (TEWL).
► Hydration and Moisture Retention
Menopausal skin is often characterized by dryness due to a decrease in natural oil production. Hydration is crucial to maintaining the skin’s suppleness and preventing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.
Incorporate humectants like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and urea, which attract and bind water to the skin, providing long-lasting hydration. Use occlusive agents and emollients such as jojoba oil or avocado oil to create a protective layer that seals in moisture and softens the skin.
Consider developing multi-phase products, such as oil-in-water emulsions or hydrating gels with encapsulated actives, to deliver both immediate and long-term moisture benefits.
► pH Balance
The skin’s natural pH is slightly acidic, which helps maintain the integrity of the skin barrier and supports a healthy microbiome. Formulations with the correct pH can prevent irritation and promote overall skin health.
Use buffering agents like sodium lactate or lactic acid to adjust the product’s pH to be skin-friendly (typically between 4.5 and 5.5). This helps protect the skin’s acid mantle, which can be disrupted during menopause.
Regularly test the pH of formulations during development to ensure they remain within the optimal range throughout the product’s shelf life. Incorporate pH-adjusting ingredients in low concentrations to fine-tune the product’s acidity without compromising efficacy.
► Targeted Treatments
Menopausal skin often faces multiple challenges, including hyperpigmentation, loss of firmness, and increased sensitivity. Targeted treatments can provide focused care for these specific concerns.
Develop serums and spot treatments that address issues like pigmentation (using ingredients like vitamin C and licorice extract), firmness (using retinoids and peptides), and sensitivity (using calming agents like bisabolol and allantoin).
Encourage the use of layering techniques, where a light serum is applied first, followed by a richer cream or oil. This allows for a customized approach, where women can tailor their skincare routine to their specific needs, focusing on different concerns with different products.
► Strengthening and Fortifying Formulations
Thinning and weakening hair is a common concern during menopause due to hormonal changes. Strengthening the hair shaft can help reduce breakage and maintain hair density.
Incorporate hydrolyzed proteins like keratin, silk, or wheat protein, which can penetrate the hair shaft and reinforce its structure. These ingredients help to restore strength and resilience to weakened hair.
Consider the inclusion of bonding agents like bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate, which can repair broken disulfide bonds within the hair, strengthening it from the inside out. Develop fortifying shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in treatments that provide consistent strengthening benefits with each use.
► Moisture Retention and Hydration
Dryness and brittleness are common in menopausal hair due to a decrease in natural oil production. Maintaining adequate moisture levels is key to keeping hair soft, manageable, and less prone to breakage.
Utilize humectants to draw help moisture into the hair and emollients to smooth the hair cuticle and lock in moisture.
Develop deep conditioning masks and intensive repair treatments that can be used weekly to replenish moisture and restore softness to the hair. Consider formulating lightweight hair oils or serums that can be applied to the ends of the hair to prevent dryness and split ends without weighing the hair down.
► Scalp Health
Include anti-inflammatory and calming ingredients to soothe the scalp and reduce irritation.
Consider incorporating gentle exfoliating agents to remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover, ensuring a healthy environment for hair growth.
Use prebiotics and probiotics to support a balanced scalp microbiome, which can help prevent common scalp issues such as dandruff and inflammation.
► Gentle Formulations
Menopausal hair is often more fragile and prone to damage, requiring gentle care to prevent further weakening or breakage.
Formulate shampoos that are free from harsh sulfates, which can strip the hair of its natural oils and lead to dryness. Instead, use mild surfactants. Create hair care products with a slightly acidic pH (around 4.5 to 5.5) to help close the hair cuticle and reduce frizz, making hair appear smoother and shinier.
If avoiding silicones, which can build up on the hair over time, consider using silicone alternatives that provide similar benefits without the drawbacks.
► Targeted Treatments
Menopausal women often need specific treatments for issues like thinning, dryness, and loss of volume. Providing targeted solutions can help them address these concerns more effectively.
Develop concentrated serums and scalp treatments that can be applied directly to areas of concern, such as thinning spots and volumizing shampoos, conditioners, or styling products that help lift the hair at the roots and create the appearance of thicker, fuller hair.
Create leave-in conditioners or sprays that protect against heat and environmental damage, reducing the likelihood of breakage and split ends.
► Customizable Regimens
Every woman experiences menopause differently, and their hair care needs can vary widely. Offering customizable regimens allows women to tailor their hair care routine to their specific challenges.
Develop a range of products that can be mixed and matched based on individual needs, such as volumizing shampoos paired with deep conditioning treatments or strengthening serums used alongside moisturizing conditioners.
Provide products in different concentrations or intensities, allowing women to start with a mild formulation and increase the strength as needed. This approach can be particularly beneficial for treatments targeting hair thinning or scalp health.
Tailored Solutions for Empowering Women
Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, bringing about unique changes in both skin and hair that require specialized care. As formulators, the opportunity to create products that address these specific needs is not just about meeting a demand—it’s about empowering women to embrace this life stage with confidence and grace. At Deveraux Specialties, we are dedicated to providing the innovative ingredients and expert support you need to formulate effective, science-backed solutions for menopausal skin and hair.
Explore our selection of featured ingredients that help provide the foundation for creating high-performance, targeted formulations that resonate with women during this pivotal stage of life. Let’s work together to empower women through thoughtful, effective formulations that celebrate beauty at every age.
Featured Products
DL Biomoist AcHA
DL Biomoist AcHA is a groundbreaking and cost-effective hyaluronic acid technology, featuring Sodium Acetyl Hyaluronate, a hyaluronic acid derivative with a low molecular weight of approximately 100,000 D. This unique ingredient offers exceptional advantages for cosmetic formulators, enhancing skin hydration, softening, and barrier repair while reducing water evaporation and increasing moisture retention. DL Biomoist AcHA’s hydrophobic properties result in improved sensorial aesthetics, stable emulsions, and efficient delivery of active ingredients, making it an ideal choice for enhancing the performance of skin care products and reducing formulation costs.
DL Biomoist 1%
DL Biomoist 1% offers cosmetic formulators a multifaceted ingredient with numerous advantages. This high-molecular-weight polymer deeply hydrates the skin, providing exceptional smoothness and softness. It’s an effective anti-wrinkle agent and supports skin cell growth, aiding in wound healing. Additionally, DL Biomoist 1% acts as a powerful moisturizer, maintaining skin hydration and promoting new skin cell growth. Its film-forming properties enhance the feel of lubrication, making it suitable for a wide range of skincare and haircare products, including hydrating gels, moisturizing creams, anti-aging formulations, sun care products, and treatments for sensitive or dry skin. Moreover, it excels in varying humidity levels, making it a versatile choice for global development in cosmetic formulations.
DL Coconut Fatty Acids
Discover the versatile prowess of DL Coconut Fatty Acids, nature’s trusted ally for impeccable cleanliness. Derived from the bounties of the coconut tree, this surfactant stands out for its exceptional cleansing properties. Whether it’s in your shampoo, face cleanser, or even your laundry detergent, DL Coconut Fatty Acids ensure a deep, refreshing cleanse without compromising on gentleness. Imbued in a myriad of daily essentials, from body washes to deodorants, it’s the secret ingredient that elevates everyday cleaning to a harmonious blend of nature and efficiency.
DL Goji Prebiotic
DL Goji Prebiotic is a game-changing ingredient for modern skincare, offering a trifecta of benefits: fostering a beneficial skin microbiome, promoting anti-aging effects, and providing robust antioxidant protection. Sustainably sourced from the Himalayas, this dermal superfood is rich in phytonutrients and selectively supports the metabolism of beneficial bacteria like S. epidermidis without aiding harmful pathogens, thereby maintaining a balanced skin microbiome crucial for skin health. In addition, DL Goji Prebiotic enhances the gene expression of LAMC1, which supports the skin’s structural integrity, and inhibits the gene expression of MMP1, an enzyme that degrades collagen effectively working at the cellular level to fight signs of aging, while its potent antioxidant activity neutralizes free radicals to defend against environmental stressors.
DL Grape Callus Stem Cell Extract
DL Grape Callus Stem Cell Extract offers unparalleled advantages in cosmetic formulations for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation. Derived from grape callus cultures, this innovative ingredient harnesses the plant’s natural resilience to environmental stressors, imparting exceptional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits to the skin. When combined with the hydrating properties of Sodium Hyaluronate, it creates a synergistic effect that intensely moisturizes, firms, and revitalizes the skin for a more youthful appearance.
DL HA Treme
DL HA Treme is a cutting-edge cosmetic ingredient renowned for its remarkable moisturizing properties. Derived from the Tremella mushroom, this polysaccharide excels at promoting deep hydration, making it an ideal addition to skincare formulations. Its ability to lock in moisture and enhance skin’s natural barrier function results in a visibly plumper, smoother complexion, offering a radiant and youthful appearance for your cosmetic products.
DL Linefade
DL Linefade is a potent cosmetic ingredient that delivers retinoid-like benefits, effectively erasing fine lines by reducing wrinkle depth in as early as 15 days, while also lifting and re-volumizing sagging skin within 45 days. It further enhances skin texture by smoothing the appearance of crepey and dry, rough skin. Notably, DL Linefade™ amplifies the performance of retinol and niacinamide, making it an excellent choice for formulators aiming to create result-driven skincare products targeting age-related changes in the skin.
DL Low MW HA
DL Low MW HA has a molecular weight ranging from 5 to 10 kDa, boasting exceptional moisture-retaining properties, making it a powerhouse in hydrating formulations. Its low molecular weight ensures deep penetration into the skin, plumping and rejuvenating from within, effectively reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, Sodium Hyaluronate enhances the overall texture of skincare products, providing a silky and luxurious feel, making it a valuable addition for products designed to deliver superior hydration and anti-aging effects.
DL Oligo 50
DL Oligo 50 boasts a molecular weight ranging from 20k to 50k Da, ensuring optimized absorption and longer-lasting hydration for the skin. It not only enhances the texture and feel of products but also promotes a plump, youthful appearance. Ideal for a wide array of skincare solutions, DL Oligo 50 brings cutting-edge hydration technology to elevate your formulation’s efficacy and consumer appeal.
DL Oligoquat PF
Composed of Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides, DL Oligoquat PF serves as a multi-functional conditioning agent that elevates both skin and hair care products. Its unique structure lends itself to enhanced moisture retention, resulting in softer, more hydrated skin and lustrous, manageable hair. Additionally, its cationic nature provides excellent substantivity, ensuring long-lasting effects that consumers will love.
DL Oligo HA
DL Oligo HA boasts a molecular weight range of 8k to 15k Da, ensuring optimal absorption and performance in cosmetic formulations. This ingredient provides intense hydration, retaining moisture and helping to maintain skin’s suppleness. Its low molecular weight ensures deeper penetration, offering enhanced skin benefits. Ideal for various cosmetic products, DL Oligo HA enhances skin hydration, texture, and overall appearance.
DL Oligo 10
DL Oligo 10 has a molecular weight of less than 10 kDa, offering exceptional benefits for skincare formulations. This low molecular weight ensures superior skin penetration, providing immediate hydration and plumping effects. Its small molecular size facilitates deeper absorption into the skin layers, helping to improve texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By drawing moisture to the skin’s surface, DL Oligo 10 helps create a long-lasting hydrating barrier, making it an essential ingredient for a more youthful, radiant complexion.
DL Medium MW HA
Harness the power of our DL Medium MW HA to elevate your skincare formulations to the next level. With a molecular weight ranging from 0.2 to 0.5 million Dalton, this versatile ingredient offers optimal hydration by effectively retaining water, making it a game-changer for moisture-rich, luxurious products. Its medium molecular weight profile allows for seamless skin penetration, ensuring a plumping and smoothing effect that customers will love. Enhance your formulations with DL Medium MW HA to achieve superior hydration, skin compatibility, and an overall sumptuous user experience.
DL Organic Shea Oil
Discover the secret to unparalleled skin and hair care with DL Organic Shea Oil. Derived from the finest Shea nuts, this golden elixir is enriched with nature’s bounty of fatty acids, making it a cherished solution for moisturizing and softening both skin and hair. Our organic Shea oil is a pure, unadulterated treasure, ensuring your skin’s hydration and hair’s natural shine. Immerse yourself in the nurturing embrace of DL Organic Shea Oil, and experience the timeless beauty of nature’s wisdom, delivering radiance and luster like never before.
DL Pomegranate Peptide
Our DL Pomegranate Peptide is a cutting-edge blend of ingredients meticulously designed to offer multiple benefits for your skincare formulations. Enriched with Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, this unique peptide complex revitalizes and nourishes the skin while offering potent antioxidant properties. Its synergistic blend, featuring Potassium Glutathione Isomerized Linoleate and SH Pentapeptide-5, works to improve skin elasticity, smooth fine lines, and offer anti-aging benefits. In addition, the formula is stabilized with a gentle composition of glycerin and ethylglycerin to maintain hydration and extend the longevity of your product.
DL Raspberryketone Glucoside
DL Raspberryketone Glucoside stands out as both an efficient tyrosinase inhibitor and a potent nitric oxide scavenger. In today’s environment, where factors like UV exposure and daily stress contribute to free radical formation, including active oxygen and lipid peroxides, which can lead to skin inflammation and damage, RKG plays a vital role. Recent studies have unveiled nitric oxide as a significant contributor to skin roughness, aging, and pigmentation issues, making RKG an exceptional solution for anti-aging, skin whitening, and brightening. Its key features encompass melanin synthesis inhibition, active oxygen suppression, lipid peroxidation prevention, and the capture of nitric oxide, resulting in safe and stable formulation options that effectively enhance skin’s radiance, clarity, and youthfulness.
DL Regular MW HA
DL Regular MW HA offers exceptional moisture retention capabilities, aiding in long-lasting hydration for the skin. Its optimal molecular weight ensures effective penetration into the skin’s deeper layers, plumping and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. In addition to its hydrating prowess, DL Regular MW HA supports overall skin health, leaving formulations with a luxurious and revitalizing touch, making it an ideal choice for creating nourishing and rejuvenating cosmetic products.
DL Sacha Inchi Oil
DL Sacha Inchi Oil, also known as “The Oil of the Incas,” is derived from the seeds of the Plukenetia volubilis plant, boasting a remarkable composition of omega fatty acids, including omega-3, -6, and -9. Its unique profile promotes skin hydration and elasticity, making it an excellent choice for formulators seeking to enhance moisturization and anti-aging properties in their products. Furthermore, Sacha Inchi Oil’s lightweight and non-comedogenic nature make it suitable for various formulations, providing a luxurious and nourishing experience for the skin while respecting its natural balance.
DL Super Low 6000
DL Super Low 6000 has a very low molecular weight ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 Daltons. This specific weight range ensures optimal skin penetration, making it highly effective for formulators seeking enhanced hydration and moisture retention in their products. Its smaller molecular size allows for deeper skin absorption, resulting in a plump and youthful complexion. Formulators will appreciate its versatility in various formulations, as DL Super Low 6000 delivers exceptional moisturization and skin revitalization benefits, catering to the ever-evolving demands of skincare products.
DL Super Low MW HA
DL Super Low MW HA has a molecular weight of ~3k Da, providing superior skin penetration and hydration, ensuring deep moisturization and plumping effects. Its smaller size allows it to reach the deeper layers of the skin, promoting long-lasting hydration and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Incorporating DL Super Low MW HA into formulations empowers formulators to create products that deliver intensive hydration and youthful skin benefits for a radiant and rejuvenated complexion.
Akoactive™ Romae
Akott presents AkoActive™ Romae, an innovative anti-aging and anti-wrinkle active ingredient inspired by ancient Roman beauty practices. The synergy of iris root, myrtle, and laurel bay leaves, all macerated in pure honey, delivers a potent blend rich in polyphenols and flavonoids, scientifically proven to enhance skin elasticity, texture, and hydration. This eco-sustainable solution not only offers formulators the advantages of multi-functional efficacy in combating the signs of aging and perimenopausal skin changes, but also assures ethical sourcing with hand-picked leaves that preserve the plant’s integrity.
Akosky™ Apium
Drawing on the ancient Roman reverence for celery, Akosky™ Apium is a cutting-edge cosmetic ingredient sourced from Apium Graveolens stem cells, rich in phenolic acids, flavonoids, and peptides. Optimized plant cell culture technology ensures an eco-sustainable solution that stimulates the production of healthy polyphenols and secondary metabolites, contributing to collagen assembly, skin elasticity, and DNA protection. Backed by clinical studies, this potent ingredient not only redensifies and thickens facial skin but also demonstrates body efficacy by improving skin smoothness and reducing stretch marks, making it an ideal multifunctional addition for anti-aging, post-acne, and body firming formulations.
Akosky™ Azuki
Akosky™ Azuki offers formulators a potent, eco-sustainable solution for promoting hair and eyelash growth, leveraging the power of organic Mung Bean and Red Clover sprouts. Rich in polyphenols and secondary metabolites, this innovative ingredient rebalances the follicle cycle and has been clinically proven to improve hair strength, density, and eyelash length within just 28 days. Produced under controlled laboratory conditions, Akosky™ Azuki ensures not only effectiveness but also environmental responsibility, making it a cutting-edge choice for hair regrowth, anti-hair loss, and eyelash enhancing products.
Italine™ P
Italine™ P is a groundbreaking, microbiome-friendly and sustainable active ingredient crafted from the nutrient-rich pomegranate cultivated in Roman Tuscia, Italy. This innovative product is clinically proven to enhance skin barrier integrity through the increase of involucrin and reduce inflammation markers like interleukin 8. Italine™ P effectively diminishes scalp redness, sebum production, and symptoms such as desquamation, erythema, burning, and itching. Inspired by the “Healthy Mediterranean Skin Diet,” Italine™ P leverages the biologically active compounds of pomegranate, making it an essential component for scalp wellness products that aim to nurture and protect, mirroring the care given to facial skin. Perfect for individuals seeking a holistic approach to scalp and hair health, Italine™ P embodies the fusion of nature’s bounty and scientific innovation, offering a potent solution for maintaining a healthy scalp ecosystem.
Akosky™ Mindlight
Derived from nutrient-rich Alfalfa Sprouts, Akosky™ Mindlight offers formulators a versatile and potent ingredient aimed at tackling stress-induced skin aging and damage. Rich in phenolic compounds and triterpenoid saponins, it not only inhibits cortisol biosynthesis but also promotes cell proliferation, enhancing the mechanical resilience of dermal cells. Clinical efficacy tests validate its role in visibly reducing expression wrinkles, improving skin elasticity and thickness, and strengthening the skin barrier, making it an ideal choice for anti-stress, anti-wrinkle, and skin revitalization formulations.
Akowell™ AKNEver
Akowell™ AKNEver is a breakthrough acne treatment that targets the root causes of acne, offering both immediate and long-term relief. This innovative formula helps regulate sebum production, minimizing oiliness and preventing the clogging of pores. It also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, which reduce redness and swelling associated with acne breakouts. Furthermore, AKNEver promotes faster healing of existing acne lesions and prevents the formation of new ones by inhibiting bacterial growth on the skin. This product is especially effective for those with acne-prone skin, providing a clear, healthier-looking complexion while ensuring the skin remains balanced and less prone to future outbreaks.
Akowell™ Sun
Akowell™ Sun offers a multifaceted approach to sun care by harnessing the power of active components extracted from Marshmallow Roots and Horsetail Leaves. This unique blend not only offers robust photo-protection but also fortifies the skin’s natural barrier, helping to prevent Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) and reduce erythema. Its proven efficacy in both in-vitro and clinical tests makes it a reliable and versatile ingredient, suitable for incorporation in pre-sun products, sunscreens, after-sun treatments, and even daily skincare regimens like night creams.
Akowell™ Energy
Akowell™ Energy is a breakthrough vegetal active developed by Akott, harnessing the combined potency of Beetroot and Ginkgo Biloba to amplify skin oxygenation, essential for invigorating formulations. Drawing from the power of Beetroot’s Betanin and Ginkgo Biloba’s rich terpenes and flavonoids, this ingredient boosts energy at the cellular level, protects capillary circulation, and counters oxidative stress, making it ideal for anti-fatigue and anti-stress cosmetic applications. Validated by in vitro studies, Akowell™ Energy effectively enhances oxygenation in skin keratinocytes, ensuring optimal cellular energy production even under stress, and is apt for sport and fitness cosmetic products.
Akoactive™ Garuda
Akoactive™ Garuda is a multifunctional synergy of Orchid Extract and Magnolol, lignan naturally found in Magnolia Bark. Orchid extract is obtained from Cymbidium flowers or boat orchids. It decreases skin roughness, wrinkles and sagging, improving skin elasticity and firmness.
Akoactive™ Inti
Akoactive™ Inti, inspired by Inca mythology and sourced from a wild-harvested “Keep Going” magical tree, offers formulators a potent blend of Catechin tannins, Sesquiterpenes, and Triterpenes for effective skin relief and soothing. In vivo tests confirm its ability to reduce mechanical irritations and soothe inflamed skin, making it particularly beneficial for post-shave care. Its unique blend of phytochemicals delivers a range of cosmetic properties including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and calming effects, making it a versatile choice for innovative skincare formulations.
Akoactive™ Nile Lily
Akoactive™ Nile Lily, inspired by the eternal elegance of Cleopatra and the divine symbolism of the Yellow Calla Lily, offers an eco-sustainable solution for the skincare challenges of the modern, active 21st-century lifestyle. The ingredient is rich in flower waxes and Bakuchiol, which together provide immediate sebum-balancing and mattifying effects, combat bacterial growth, and improve skin texture. Clinical studies show rapid rebalancing of sebum within just 30 minutes of application, making Akoactive™ Nile Lily a perfect choice for formulations aimed at combination, oily, and blemish-prone skin types, and highly suitable for sebum-balancing products, pore minimizers, and a wide range of makeup and hair care products.
Akoactive™ Queen
Harnessing the elegance and potency of the Tudor Rose, specifically the Rosa Gallica officinalis, Akoactive™ Queen offers formulators a dual-action hydration powerhouse that is both immediate and long-lasting. Ethically sourced through hand-picking to ensure sustainability, this ingredient boasts a high concentration of polyphenols and carbohydrates, clinically proven to significantly improve skin hydration and reduce signs of fatigue such as eye bags and dark circles. Ideal for a range of applications from anti-aging to daily care, its multifaceted efficacy makes it a versatile and indispensable asset for creating next-level skincare products.
Akosky™ Kiss
Akosky™ Kiss offers a groundbreaking solution for cosmetic formulators aiming to tackle the dual challenges of lip volume and “barcode” wrinkles. Sourced from fresh organic Fenugreek sprouts, this lipophilic active excels in stimulating adipocyte differentiation and lipid accumulation, evidenced by both in vitro tests and clinical studies. Its unique properties make it an ideal ingredient for products focusing on lip volumizing, fine line reduction, and even adipose tissue regeneration, offering a natural alternative to lipofilling aesthetic procedures.
Akosky™ Pink Beauty
Akosky™ Pink Beauty, derived from fresh organic Rose Radish sprouts through eco-sustainable ultrasonic extraction, offers a groundbreaking solution for cosmetic formulators focused on anti-aging and skin protection. Rich in isothiocyanates and glucosinolates, this extract not only shields the skin DNA from damage but also stimulates its self-repair mechanisms through epigenetic action. Clinically proven to reduce inflammation and delay photo-aging, Akosky™ Pink Beauty is a versatile ingredient suitable for applications ranging from daily anti-aging creams and soothing lotions to sun care products, making it a one-stop solution for maintaining healthy skin functions.
Akosky™ Vanity
Akosky™ Vanity, derived from the potent Nannochloropsis granulata microalgae, is Akott’s revolutionary anti-aging solution that harnesses a rich combination of amino acids, polyphenols, and carbohydrates. This unique blend not only boosts the production of ECM structural proteins but also significantly enhances skin hydration, resulting in visibly improved skin elasticity and diminished wrinkles. With proven in vitro and clinical efficacy, Akosky™ Vanity offers formulators a sustainable and powerful ingredient for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, and skin firming products.
Italine™ A
Italine™ A is a potent anti-fatigue skincare ingredient derived from the Annurca Apple, a symbol of Naples. This active ingredient harnesses the apple’s rich polyphenol content to reduce skin oxidation and inflammation, making it ideal for combating signs of stress and fatigue. Clinically proven to reduce dark circles, eye puffiness, and improve skin brightness, Italine™ A revitalizes tired skin for a glowing complexion. Its eco-sustainable nature also supports the preservation of the Annurca tree, adding value to this traditional Italian fruit. Easily incorporated into various formulations, Italine™ A is a versatile and effective solution for enhancing skin health and appearance.
Italine™ C
Derived from sustainably upcycled Roman Artichoke stems, Italine™ C offers a targeted solution for anti-glycation protection in skincare formulations. Rich in bioactive phenolic compounds like cynarin and chlorogenic acid, this unique ingredient not only enhances skin elasticity and firmness but also effectively reduces the formation of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), which are responsible for skin aging and wrinkle formation. Clinical studies back its efficacy, making it an ideal choice for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, and skin-firming products, while its eco-conscious sourcing appeals to formulators prioritizing sustainability.
Italine™ G
Italine™ G, inspired by Italy’s rich beauty heritage, marries the potent antioxidants of grapes with the rejuvenating properties of coffee. Harvested from eco-sustainable sources, this ingredient not only harnesses the skin-firming and cellulite-reducing benefits from Italian Red Grapes Skin Macerate and Cold-pressed Coffee Seed Oil, but it also promotes skin hydration, smoothness, and overall enhancement of the body’s silhouette. Ideal for slimming, anti-cellulite, and firming products, it stands as a testament to where good taste meets exceptional skincare.
Italine™ O
Italine™ O is an upcycled cosmetic active derived from the by-products of extra virgin olive oil production in the idyllic region of Umbria. Rich in Biophenols like Tyrosol, Hydroxytyrosol, and Oleuropein, it offers formulators a multifunctional ingredient that excels in anti-pollution protection, effectively mitigating UV and urban dust-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS). With the added benefits of enhancing skin radiance and tone, this eco-conscious ingredient is ideal for use in daily skincare products aiming for a healthier, luminous complexion.
Italine™ T
Derived from GMO-free Italian tomatoes meticulously hand-harvested in Apulia, Italine™ T is a unique “Cosmeto-food” Lipo Active ingredient created through a solvent-free, eco-friendly cold pressing technique that preserves the natural nutrients of the tomato seed. Unlike commonly available ingredients extracted from tomato pulp and juice, Italine™ T utilizes the seed, resulting in a higher concentration of active components that combat skin aging, UV-induced free radicals, and photo-damage, making it an ideal choice for both skin and hair care formulations. Its versatility extends across a range of personal care applications from anti-aging serums and moisturizing body lotions to hair care products, all while upholding the values of naturalness and purity, setting it apart as a go-to ingredient for formulators aiming for effectiveness and sustainability.
BGT™ TDP-1
BGT™ TDP-1 a neurotransmitter peptide that can inhibit muscle movement for a Botox-like result without using any neurotoxins. It was developed based on artificial intelligent directed and biochemically designed polypeptide chain folding and by molecular docking technology with 13 amino acids in the unique sequence to function the unique and quick “Botox-like” action for wrinkle reduction and eliminate facial fine lines. Unlike any other anti-winkle peptides, it delivers instant results in 15 minutes.
BGT™ Tri-P1
BGT™ Tri-P1 is a potent anti-aging ingredient designed to restore cellular health by activating the signal transduction pathway within the cell. This activation promotes cellular rejuvenation, leading to a healthier and more youthful appearance. BGT™ Tri-P1 effectively targets and reduces wrinkles, offering significant anti-wrinkle and anti-aging benefits. Its advanced formulation ensures optimal skin repair and revitalization, making it an essential component for cutting-edge skincare products.
BGT™ Hair-KPro-L
BGT™ Hair-KPro L, featuring the scientifically advanced Decapeptide-4, is a potent hair-strengthening polypeptide that delves deep into the hair structure to fortify and rejuvenate. Mimicking the natural amino acid sequence of human hair keratin, this innovative formula significantly improves hair resilience and elasticity by reforming and strengthening disulfide bonds, which are crucial for hair health. Particularly effective in revitalizing chemically damaged hair, Hair-KPro L outperforms traditional peptides like SH-78 (K18) by providing enhanced interaction with hair fibers. This interaction leads to a more robust formation of disulfide bonds, offering superior protection and stabilization of the hair’s keratinous fibers. With its balanced hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties and compliance with Chinese regulatory standards, BGT™ Hair-KPro L is an ideal solution for individuals seeking to restore the natural vigor and manageability of their hair.
Powder version: BGT™ Hair-KPro-P
BGT™ Palmi-Tri-P1
BGT™ Palmi-Tri-P1 is a potent ingredient designed to stimulate collagen renewal, promoting the synthesis of essential matrix proteins and glycosaminoglycans within the dermis. This powerful peptide aids in the regeneration of epidermal cells, effectively reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By enhancing the skin’s structural integrity and boosting its rejuvenation process, BGT™ Palmi-Tri-P1 delivers noticeable improvements in skin smoothness and elasticity, making it a key component in anti-aging formulations.
BGT™ Palmi-Tetra-P7
BGT™ Palmi-Tetra-P7 is a powerful anti-aging ingredient that inhibits the inflammatory processes triggered by extracellular matrix degradation. By stimulating the synthesis of elastin and collagen, it significantly improves skin texture and effectively reduces wrinkles. This innovative peptide not only enhances the skin’s structural integrity but also promotes elastin and collagen renewal, leading to a visibly smoother and more youthful complexion. Ideal for formulations targeting wrinkle reduction and overall skin rejuvenation, BGT™ Palmi-Tetra-P7 is a key ingredient for advanced skincare solutions.
BGT™ Palmi-Penta-P4
BGT™ Palmi-Penta-P4 is an advanced amino acid peptide designed to deliver the benefits of retinol without the associated irritation. This innovative ingredient effectively stimulates collagen production and promotes the generation of healthy elastin, resulting in a smoother and more youthful skin surface. Additionally, BGT™ Palmi-Penta-P4 offers superior moisturizing properties, enhancing overall skin hydration and resilience.
BGT™ My-Penta-P8
BGT™ My-Penta-P8 is a cutting-edge cosmetic ingredient designed to target and reduce dark circles and eye bags. This innovative peptide functions by inhibiting angiotensin-converting enzyme, thereby enhancing lymphatic circulation in the delicate eye area. This process promotes effective water discharge and significantly reduces edema, leading to the visible reduction of puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. BGT™ My-Penta-P8 is an essential component for formulations aimed at rejuvenating and revitalizing the eye contour, providing a fresher, more youthful appearance.
BGT™ 9-P1
BGT™ 9-P1 is a biomimetic peptide specifically designed to inhibit melanin synthesis by interfering with the action of tyrosinase in melanocytes. Nonapeptide-1 effectively antagonizes α-MSH (Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone), which binds to the MC1-Receptor to activate melanocytes for melanin production. By blocking the α-MSH from binding to receptors on melanocytes, BGT™ 9-P1 prevents further activation of the tyrosinase receptor, reducing hyperpigmentation and lightening areas damaged by sun exposure and certain diseases. Clinically, it shows a significant whitening effect on Asians, has no cytotoxicity, and does not affect melanocyte function, making it an ideal skin whitening agent effective in controlling poor skin tone and age spots.
BGT™ Acy-Hexa-P8
BGT™ Acy-Hexa-P8, also known as Acetyl hexapeptide-8 or Argireline, is a high-quality wrinkle-removing cosmetic ingredient with notable anti-wrinkle activity and minimal side effects. Widely used in various cosmetic products, BGT™ Acy-Hexa-P8 targets nerve terminal cells and competes with SNAP-25 in the fusion vesicle complex, destabilizing it slightly and reducing the effective release of neurotransmitters. This reduction in neurotransmitter release leads to less acetylcholine being secreted by nerve cells, thereby limiting muscle contraction and preventing wrinkle and fine line formation. In a study involving 45 volunteers aged 25 to 60 with periorbital wrinkles, participants applied a 10% Acy-Hexa-P8 (oil/water) emulsion to their crow’s feet twice daily. After four weeks, the results indicated a 49% improvement in the appearance of wrinkles among 22 of the 45 subjects.
BGT™ Acy-Octa-P3
BGT™ Acy-Octa-P3 s a cutting-edge peptide renowned for its anti-aging properties. Designed to mimic the natural processes that reduce expression lines, this potent ingredient works by inhibiting the neurotransmitters that cause muscle contractions, leading to a visible decrease in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Ideal for formulations aimed at providing a smoother, more youthful complexion, Acetyl Octapeptide-3 is a testament to advanced skincare science. Its incorporation into serums, creams, and other cosmetic products enhances skin texture and elasticity, offering consumers a non-invasive alternative to more drastic measures. This innovative ingredient is a must-have for brands looking to deliver high-performance, age-defying skincare solutions.
BGT™ Acy-Tetra-P5
BGT™ Acy-Tetra-P5 is a versatile humectant and hydroscopic moisturizer designed to enhance the skin’s appearance and texture. This innovative peptide is renowned for its ability to reduce eye puffiness, improve skin elasticity, and diminish dark under-eye circles, resulting in a more youthful and refreshed look. With its exceptional smoothing, hydrating, and firming properties, BGT™ Acy-Tetra-P5 offers a comprehensive solution for achieving overall skin smoothness and vitality, making it an ideal ingredient for high-performance skincare formulations.
BGT™ ALP
BGT ALP is a neurotransmitter peptide that can inhibit muscle movement for a Botox-like result without using any neurotoxins. It was developed based on artificial intelligent directed and biochemically designed polypeptide chain folding and by molecular docking technology with 24 amino acids in the unique sequence to function the unique and quick “Botox-like” action for wrinkle reduction and eliminate facial fine lines. Unlike any other anti-winkle peptides, it delivers instant results in 15 minutes.
BGT™ BT-P1
BGT™ BT-P1 is a powerful ingredient designed to enhance hair and eyelash health. By stimulating the synthesis of essential extracellular matrix components such as collagen and laminin, BGT™ BT-P1 strengthens the structure of hair follicles, thereby delaying their aging process. This innovative peptide promotes hair fixation within the dermis follicles, effectively preventing hair loss and encouraging robust hair growth. Ideal for formulations aimed at improving hair density and vitality, BGT™ BT-P1 is a key solution for maintaining healthy and youthful hair and eyelashes.
BGT™ CA-TG
BGT™ CA-TG, featuring the INCI name Calcium Thioglycolate, is a specialized chemical compound tailored for use in cosmetic and personal care products. As a calcium salt of thioglycolic acid, it is primarily utilized for its depilatory properties, effectively breaking down the protein structure of hair, thus facilitating easy hair removal. Ideal for incorporation into hair removal creams and lotions, BGT™ CA-TG ensures a smoother, gentler application compared to traditional formulations, minimizing skin irritation and enhancing user comfort. Its unique chemical attributes also contribute to stabilizing product formulations, making it a versatile ingredient for innovating more effective and user-friendly skincare and beauty solutions.
BGT™ Co-Tri-P1
BGT™Co-Tri-P1 is a growth factor for various kinds of differentiated cells, and it has multiple biological actions such as stimulates blood vessel and nerve outgrowth, increases collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycan synthesis, as well as supports the function of dermal fibroblasts. It has also been found to have powerful cell protective actions, cell regenerating and anti-inflammatory actions. BGT™Co-Tri-P1 also has a major function of stimulating and prolonging the hair growth phase – anagen. It promoted hair growth and increased hair follicle and hair size by improving the vascularity around the hair follicle, and androgen-inducible TGF-β1 derived from dermal papilla cells (DPCs) of androgenetic alopecia involved in the suppression of epithelial cell growth. BGT™Co-Tri-P1 not only play a significant role in regenerating new hair growth, but they can also make your existing hair look and feel thicker by increasing the follicle size. The hair will have a thicker and fuller appearance.
BGT™ TDP-Lip
BGT™ TDP-LIP is an innovative cosmetic ingredient designed to enhance lip fullness and reduce the appearance of lip lines. Utilizing Tridecapeptide-1, a competitive inhibitor of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, this product effectively blocks nerve signals that cause muscle contractions, leading to smoother, fuller lips. It rapidly diminishes lip lines within 15-60 minutes of application, offering both immediate and lasting effects. By relaxing the subcutaneous muscles around the lips, BGT™ TDP-LIP promotes a noticeable increase in lip volume and reduction in wrinkles, making it a sought-after solution for achieving plump, youthful lips without the need for daily reapplication. This makes BGT™ TDP-LIP an ideal choice for inclusion in lip care and anti-aging products aimed at delivering quick and visible enhancements.
BGT™ POLG
BGT™ POLG, a cutting-edge moisturizer derived purely from plants and designed to mimic the skin’s intercellular lipid structure, forming a protective barrier against external aggressors while providing deep hydration. Crafted with a unique blend of phytosterols and amino acids, BGT™ POLG exhibits exceptional emollient properties comparable to skin ceramides, promoting skin recovery and improving rough skin conditions. Its versatility shines in skincare, suncare, foundations, and color cosmetics, offering superb pigment dispersion, emulsion stability, and anti-inflammatory benefits. Experience the transformation as BGT™ POLG enhances the feel, appearance, and performance of your skincare products, delivering unparalleled moisturization and skin softening effects.
BGT™ DLG
BGT™ DLG, an innovative emollient ester crafted from natural, eco-friendly materials boasts exceptional versatile emulsification capabilities alongside its emollient, moisturizing, conditioning, and revitalizing properties, making it an indispensable addition to skincare formulations. With its ability to impart a light, luxurious feel to final products, BGT™ DLG creates a flawless, radiant appearance while offering superior moisture retention and skin softening benefits across a wide pH spectrum. Formulated as a liquid crystal emulsifier, it not only enhances barrier function, preventing water loss and maintaining skin elasticity but also delivers remarkable hair conditioning effects, promoting softness, shine, and repair for both dry and damaged hair. Elevate your skincare and haircare creations with the unmatched performance of BGT™ DLG.
BGT™ DM
BGT™ DM is a high-performance diester derived from natural malic acid and uniquely structured isostearyl alcohol. This colorless to pale yellow liquid excels as a wetting agent and binder, making it an indispensable ingredient in color cosmetics and skincare products. Predominantly used in lipsticks, lip glosses, foundations, and pressed powders, BGT™ DM enhances the application experience by significantly improving spreadability and reducing feathering and bleeding. Its formulation compatibility with hydrocarbon and silicone oils, along with a low freeze point and superior oxidative stability, surpasses that of castor oil, providing a rich, cushiony emolliency without the typical oiliness. Ideal for manufacturers seeking to elevate product quality, BGT™ DM not only loads more pigments but also ensures a smoother, more even distribution of colorants, offering both enhanced performance and consumer satisfaction.
BGT™ DOLGS
BGT™ DOLGS is a ceramide-like liquid crystal emulsifier with excellent moisturizing and repairing effects. It has the ability as a carrier of functional active ingredients and improves the skin moisturizing and modifiers the final skin feel. No co-emulsifiers required; it can form a very stable liquid crystal emulsion. BGT™ DOLGS is made from all natural sources and it’s environmentally friendly. It’s extremely gentle, mild and safe and does not contain PEG which is existing in most of liquid crystal emulsifiers. BGT™ DOLGS can form a very stable liquid crystal emulsions at lower usage level. It is ideal for baby-care and eye care products. The liquid crystal products prepared by BGT™ DOLGS contain a large amount of bound water and have super moisturizing property. After application, the moisture content of the skin remains significantly increased for 8 hours.
BGT™ SHCG
BGT™ SHCG combines an emollient ester with a natural surfactant, creating a unique chemical structure that enhances product performance. This innovative ingredient is especially effective in producing high-viscosity fatty amino acid salt facial cleansing creams that maintain stability across various temperatures. BGT™ SHCG also reduces surfactant irritation, provides moisturizing and repairing effects, leaving the skin soft and hydrated post-wash. Its ability to form stable liquid crystal emulsions and carry a high concentration of active components makes it an excellent choice for developers seeking to improve the efficacy and feel of their skincare formulations.
BGT™ YS-30F
BGT™ YS-30 is a gentle, anionic surfactant crafted from L-alanine and plant-derived fatty acids, designed specifically for delicate skin. Its high foaming ability and resistance to hard water make it perfect for formulations ranging from baby shampoo to facial cleansers. This sulfate-free, natural surfactant operates effectively across a broad pH range, enhancing its versatility in rinse-off products. Notably mild and non-irritating, BGT™ YS-30 is ideal for baby care products, providing a smooth, moisturizing finish post-wash. When used in shampoos, it not only reduces irritation in formulations containing traditional surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate but also improves the hair’s body, combability, and shine, making it excellent for treating damaged hair. Its strong cleansing properties and easy wash-off further solidify its status as a superior ingredient in personal care formulations.
AnnonaSense CLR™
AnnonaSense CLR™, derived from the exotic Annona cherimola fruit, offers formulators a multi-faceted approach to skin wellness by targeting the endocannabinoid system via CB2 receptor activation. This unique mechanism not only mitigates inflammation and stress markers like TRPV1, Histamine, and TNF⍺, but also down-regulates IL-31RA expression, making it a comprehensive ingredient for reducing skin sensitivity and itch. Its adaptogenic properties work to restore skin’s homeostatic balance, resulting in enhanced skin appearance and an overall improvement in the perception of well-being and quality of life.
Arnica Oil CLR
Arnica Oil CLR offers versatile formulation advantages for skincare and haircare products, making it ideal for anti-hair loss, troubled skin relief, and after-sun care. Its reputation for skin stimulation and healing, traditionally used to treat bruises and sprains, adds a valuable therapeutic dimension. Derived from gentle extraction of Arnica montana blossoms in stabilized soybean oil, Arnica Oil CLR ensures both effectiveness and stability in cosmetic formulations.
Belides ORG
Belides™ ORG offers formulators an all-natural, effective solution for skin-lightening applications with its unique multi-target approach to melanogenesis inhibition. Sourced sustainably from organic daisy flowers, this ingredient simplifies formulation challenges by being easily soluble and compatible with a wide range of skincare products. Its capacity to simultaneously reduce cellular signaling, tyrosinase transcription and activity, as well as melanosome transfer, makes it a comprehensive, one-stop ingredient for achieving a uniform skin tone and reducing the appearance of age spots.
Calendula Oil CLR™
Calendula Oil CLR offers distinct advantages for formulators seeking soothing and calming properties, making it ideal for products aimed at baby care, sensitive skin, elderly skin, and irritated scalp. It harnesses the well-documented anti-inflammatory benefits of calendula, a time-tested remedy in traditional and modern medicine. This oil is extracted gently from Calendula officinalis blossoms in stabilized soybean oil, ensuring its purity and efficacy. Additionally, the Organic Calendula Oil CLR variant, made from organic calendula blossoms and organic soybean oil, complies with organic production regulations and is certified by ECOCERT Greenlife and Cosmos, catering to the growing demand for organic skincare solutions.
Carrot Oil CLR
Carrot Oil CLR is especially suitable for anti-aging skin care, sun and after-sun care, and all skincare concepts for obtaining an even and harmonious skin color. Carrots are renowned for their high content of ß-carotene, which is further enriched in Carrot Oil CLR to obtain optimal results for the skin, providing skin with much needed protection.
Ceramide Complex CLR™ PE-F
Ceramide Complex CLR™ PE-F offers formulators a potent ingredient that reinforces the skin’s natural barrier function and enhances its ability to retain moisture, aiding in the restoration and preservation of healthy skin. This complex features plant-derived lipids in a lamellar, liquid crystalline form, ensuring effective penetration into the skin and providing moisturizing benefits for both skin and hair formulations. Its versatility makes it a valuable addition to cosmetic formulations seeking improved hydration and skin barrier support.
CutiBiome CLR™
CutiBiome CLR™ offers formulators a multifaceted approach to tackling common skin and scalp issues like acne and dandruff, thanks to its unique blend of Manuka, Black Pepper, and Magnolia extracts. Not only does it inhibit the growth of Cutibacterium acnes and significantly reduce inflammation, but its demonstrated ability to outperform Piroctone Olamine makes it an ideal choice for advanced formulations aiming for rapid, noticeable results. With proven efficacy in both in vitro and in vivo studies, CutiBiome CLR™ significantly reduces sebum production, comedones, pustules, and pimples, while also restoring the scalp’s microbiota to a healthy state, making it a versatile and potent ingredient for tackling a wide array of dermatological challenges.
CutiFine CLR™
CutiFine CLR™ offers formulators a multi-faceted solution for tackling the growing consumer concern of conspicuous skin pores. This unique active ingredient not only addresses the biological causes of pore enlargement, but it also minimizes the color contrast between pores and surrounding skin, adding a nuanced dimension often overlooked in other pore-minimizing ingredients. Sourced from a synergistic blend of Cowherb and Baobab pulp extracts, CutiFine CLR™ is all-natural and safe, making it an ideal choice for brands looking to combine effectiveness with clean beauty principles.
Daymoist CLR™
DayMoist CLR™ offers formulators a distinctive advantage with its immediate and long-lasting moisturizing effects by increasing natural moisturizing factors in the skin, supported by scientific analysis through Confocal Raman Microspectroscopy. Beyond skincare, it serves as an effective hair conditioner, enhancing manageability, protecting against color fading, and safeguarding hair from heat during styling. Comprising natural plant-derived actives, DayMoist CLR™ presents a versatile option for cosmetic formulations.
Follicusan™ DP
Follicusan™ DP offers formulators a powerful, multi-functional solution for combating hair loss and promoting healthier, denser hair. Its unique blend of biologically active signaling proteins and nourishing compounds like ethyl panthenol and inositol work in synergy to stimulate dermal papilla cells, leading to an increased number of hair follicles in the growth stage. Easy to incorporate into various hair care formulations due to its water-ethanol medium, Follicusan™ DP not only enhances hair density and thickness but also provides a one-stop ingredient for optimized hair growth solutions.
G+C Complex CLR™
G+C Complex CLR™ offers a multifaceted solution for skin aging based on nearly half a century of scientific insight into the effects of Bifida Ferment Lysate. Specifically engineered for formulators seeking to target the detrimental effects of UV exposure, this ingredient reverses DNA damage, mitigates immunosuppression, and regulates the skin cells’ circadian rhythm, making it a one-stop solution for age-defying skincare products. Its unique ability to induce the repair of persistent CPD mutations and inhibit inflammaging processes sets it apart as a game-changer in the anti-aging skincare market.
Glycoderm™ (P)
Glycoderm™ (P) is a unique liposomal moisturizer designed to enhance the skin’s hydration. Its innovative liposomal structure efficiently delivers biotechnologically produced hyaluronic acid and natural blossom honey into the skin, promoting rapid absorption and nourishment. Formulators benefit from its polyvalent approach, aiding in maintaining and restoring the skin’s lipid barrier while supplying vital components for water retention and skin moisturization.
Hexaplant™ Richter
Hexaplant™ Richter offers formulators versatility, catering to a broad spectrum of skin and haircare applications, including baby care and sensitive skin and scalp treatments. Its rich blend of fennel, hops, chamomile, balm mint, mistletoe, and yarrow extracts combines traditional medicinal wisdom with contemporary scientific support, delivering exceptional skin-healing and soothing benefits for product formulations.
Hygroplex™ HHG
Hygroplex™ HHG is a physiological moisturizer, specifically designed to be fully adapted to the water-binding capacity of human skin, containing ingredients similar to the Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) in the skin. It is extremely suitable for skincare concepts for dry and aged skin and can be used in any skincare application for any type of skin which needs hydration. It effectively moisturizes and smoothes the skin. Additionally, it has shown to be a potent moisturizer for hair, increasing its water content and improving its mechanical properties. Also available as Hygroplex™ WHN without hexyl nicotinate.
JuvenEye CLR™
Based on a synergistic combination of extracts of Hieracium pilosella and the flowers of Bellis perennis, JuvenEye CLR™ addresses the most important dermatological processes in the formation and persistence of dark circles. It activates vital processes which allow for the breakdown of heme, which is both dark-colored and plays an important role in the etiology of dark circles. JuvenEye CLR™ also activates dermal draining, through its ability to increase the production of VEGF-C. Excess fluids, electrolytes and immune cells are drained away more effectively. With JuvenEye CLR™ melanin deposition in the skin is reduced and overall skin health is improved. In in vivo studies where JuvenEye CLR™ was compared with a corresponding placebo-formulation it could be seen that JuvenEye CLR™ clearly reduces the visibility of dark circles. Both the color and the surface area of dark circles were reduced significantly.
Lactokine™ Fluid PF
Lactokine™ Fluid PF is a multifunctional agent, suitable for a wide variety of skincare concepts. It effectively soothes and calms skin, accelerating the reduction of skin redness and irritation after external stresses. Additionally, Lactokine™ Fluid PF vitalizes and energizes skin cells and induces the synthesis of collagen, yielding skin smoothing and firming properties, thus making it a potent anti-aging product. In other in vivo studies Lactokine™ Fluid PF was shown to be very effective in skin lightening, reducing the production of melanin. Lactokine™ Fluid PF contains a network of activated and stabilized signal molecules derived from milk.
Maricol S
Maricol S is an ideal choice for formulators seeking to address dry, mature, or environmentally stressed skin, thanks to its exceptional film-forming and skin-protective qualities. Derived from fish skin, this native soluble collagen offers a natural and effective solution for skincare formulations.
Modukine™
Modukine™ offers formulators a highly potent, milk-derived solution for targeted skin repair, ideal for addressing chronic inflammation in sensitive, dry, or troubled skin types. Its powerful anti-inflammatory properties work at the cellular level to not only alleviate symptoms but also restore the skin barrier, allowing for a holistic approach to skin care. This active ingredient is versatile and effective, seamlessly integrating into a variety of formulations to enhance regenerative care capabilities.
MPC™ – Milk Peptide Complex
MPC™ – Milk Peptide Complex offers formulators a science-backed solution for age-defying skincare products, harnessing the power of milk-derived signaling molecules like TGF-α to revitalize skin at a cellular level. Its proven ability to boost the production of essential dermal elements like collagen Type I, hyaluronic acid, and fibronectin lends itself to formulations aiming for visible, rapid, and long-lasting anti-aging results. Ease of incorporation and compatibility with other skincare ingredients make MPC™ a versatile and potent addition to a range of product types, from serums to creams.
MultiMoist CLR™
MultiMoist CLR™ offers a multifaceted approach to skin and hair care, providing formulators with a versatile ingredient that addresses a range of concerns. Its scientifically proven ability to activate and potentiate the vitamin D receptor not only ensures immediate and long-term skin hydration but also has been shown to improve skin’s overall appearance. In hair care, it acts as a potent conditioner that improves combability, protects against color fading, and significantly reduces frizz and static flyaway, thanks to its unique combination of fructooligosaccharides and beta vulgaris (beet) root extract.
PhytoDefense CLR™
PhytoDefense CLR™ offers a targeted solution for formulators aiming to address the unique challenges of hyper-reactive and irritable skin. Derived from Magnolia grandiflora, a plant revered in traditional medicine for its calming effects, this ingredient actively reduces key symptoms such as itching, stinging, and redness. Its highly effective and focused approach allows for the creation of skin care products that deliver visible and immediate relief, making it an invaluable asset for formulas intended to soothe sensitive skin.
Phytosan™ K
Phytosan™ K is a powerhouse anti-aging ingredient derived from GMO-free organic soybeans, packed with proteins, glycoproteins, and polysaccharides. Its dual-action formula not only activates cellular repair mechanisms to maintain integrity and energy after UV exposure but also stimulates collagen synthesis for visibly firmer, smoother skin. Offering a comprehensive approach to skin wellness, Phytosan™ K effectively counters both biological and UV-induced skin aging, making it a versatile asset for formulators targeting the high-demand anti-aging market.
ProBarrier CLR™
ProBarrier™ CLR, a suspension of waxy particles derived from caprylic/capric triglycerides and carnauba wax, offers formulators a cutting-edge solution for skincare products. This innovative ingredient forms a long-lasting, breathable barrier on the skin without clogging pores, making it ideal for protective formulations in harsh environments. It not only enhances skin protection but also delivers a luxurious, lightweight texture for an improved sensory experience during application.
ProBioBalance CLR™
ProBioBalance CLR™ offers a unique blend of postbiotic bifido cultures in a milk-based matrix, delivering unparalleled benefits for formulators seeking to target skin nutrition, detoxification, and immunity. Its innovative composition not only enhances the metabolic activity of skin cells but also fortifies the skin’s natural defenses against environmental stressors. The ingredient provides a dual-action solution by significantly reducing skin inflammation and preemptively preparing the skin for external challenges, making it an ideal choice for skincare products aimed at holistic well-being.
ProRenew Complex CLR™
ProRenew Complex CLR™ is a multifunctional ingredient designed to rejuvenate skin and scalp by accelerating epidermal growth and enhancing the skin’s natural ability to renew itself. Its unique formulation not only promotes efficient desquamation but also harmonizes the skin microbiota, offering a dual approach to skin health and resilience against daily stressors. Ideal for both leave-on and rinse-off products, this ingredient additionally targets scalp issues by reducing oiliness and sensitivity, making it a versatile addition to any formulator’s toolkit.
Repair Complex CLR™
Repair Complex CLR™ offers formulators a multifaceted solution to address the pervasive issue of UV-induced skin damage and premature aging. Derived from a lysate of probiotic bifidobacteria, this cutting-edge ingredient not only provides robust protection against harmful UV radiation but also uniquely activates anti-immunosuppressive pathways at the cellular level, thereby boosting the skin’s innate repair mechanisms. Its dual action makes it a potent and versatile addition to anti-aging and sun-care formulations, enhancing both efficacy and consumer appeal.
Sedaplant™ Richter
Sedaplant™ Richter offers formulators a versatile ingredient suitable for an array of skincare and haircare formulations, including baby care, sensitive skin, and scalp care. This unique blend combines extracts from fennel, hops, chamomile, balm mint, mistletoe, and yarrow with urea and allantoin, all renowned for their traditional and scientifically-proven skin-healing and soothing benefits, providing formulators with a comprehensive solution for a wide range of product concepts.
Soluvit Richter NP
Soluvit Richter NP offers formulators a versatile ingredient for addressing various skin and haircare concerns, including eye bags, dark circles, bruises, tired legs, and hair loss. Derived from horse chestnut extract and enriched with vitamins A, E, F, H (biotin), and B group vitamins, it harnesses the stimulating and energizing properties of horse chestnut, while providing a wide range of potential benefits for skin and hair health. This ingredient presents formulators with a multifunctional solution for creating effective cosmetic products.
St. John’s Wort Oil CLR
St. John’s Wort Oil CLR offers formulators a natural solution for addressing dry, sensitive, and problem skin, making it an ideal choice for products targeting chapped lips and soothing irritated skin. Its historical use in medicinal applications for treating various skin issues, including insect bites, sunburn, bruises, and edema, highlights its effectiveness in skincare formulations. Extracted using a gentle process in olive oil, it contains the lipophilic components of the St. John’s Wort plant, ensuring the preservation of its beneficial properties for skincare products.
SyriCalm™ CLR (PC)
SyriCalm™ offers formulators a potent, natural solution for combating skin inflammation and stress, harnessing the synergistic powers of Poria cocos and Phragmites. Its unique composition is optimized to soothe irritation and fortify the skin’s natural barrier, making it an ideal ingredient for products targeting post-shave care, depilation, or daily skin challenges. Offering both high efficacy and natural sourcing, SyriCalm™ is a versatile, multi-benefit ingredient that enables the creation of targeted, consumer-friendly skincare formulations.
Vitamin F Forte
Vitamin F forte, derived from safflower oil, offers distinct advantages for formulators as it serves as a versatile ingredient. For skincare, it nurtures and safeguards the skin while acting as an effective conditioner, making it ideal for addressing dry, stressed, and sensitive skin. It aids in the rejuvenation and maintenance of the skin’s natural health. Additionally, it serves as a potent hair conditioner, enhancing combability and protecting against breakage. Moreover, Vitamin F forte is available in various forms, including water-soluble options and ester forms, providing formulators with flexibility in product development.
Wheat Germ Oil CLR
Wheat Germ Oil CLR offers formulators a versatile and time-tested solution for skin protection, especially beneficial for sensitive and severely dry skin and lips. With its rich history of use in skincare and healing properties, this ingredient provides a trusted foundation for various cosmetic applications. Derived from antioxidant-rich freshly milled wheat germs, Wheat Germ Oil CLR enhances its appeal as a potent ingredient for maintaining skin health and vitality.
Unisteron™ Y-50
Unisteron™ Y-50 is a multi-active phytosterol complex designed to revitalize mature skin. It counteracts the aging process, enhances skin’s lipidic content, improves hydration, and reduces wrinkles. This ingredient is ideal for anti-aging, mature skin care, and regenerative treatments, with associated claims including anti-stress, anti-wrinkles, and firming properties.
Vetivyne™
Vetivyne™, derived from vetiver roots, is a unique ingredient that combines anti-aging effects through skin lipid stimulation and hydration with fragrance-enhancing properties. Clinically proven to increase skin hydration, reduce wrinkles in the perilabial area, and improve skin firmness, it also enhances fragrance longevity by up to 25%. Vetivyne™ is ideal for serums, anti-aging creams, tonifying masks, and more, boasting multiple benefits for youthful and fragrant skin.
Revivyl™
Revivyl™, derived from the unique chlorophyll-free plant Orobanche rapum, found in synergy with Cytisus scoparius, offers a range of cosmetic advantages for formulations. It reactivates the skin’s natural renewal cycle, activates and safeguards stem cells, strengthens the skin barrier, promotes natural exfoliation, and protects skin microflora. Ideal for skin renewal activation, resurfacing, regeneration, treating dry skin, anti-aging, wrinkle reduction, moisturization, and enhancing the skin’s natural exfoliation and microbiota protection.
BisaboLife®
BisaboLife® sets a new standard in skin and scalp care, featuring a minimum of 99% pure (-)-a-bisabololó the highest purity level in the industry. This advanced ingredient is sustainably sourced through white biotechnology and excels in mitigating skin inflammation by inhibiting key enzymes and cytokines such as 5-lipoxygenase, IL-1a, IL-5a, and TNF-a. Moreover, it boasts exceptional anti-infective properties, enhances molecular bioavailability, and minimizes melanogenesis, all while reducing scalp irritation by up to 25% within just two weeks. Ideal for a wide range of applications including sensitive skin creams, after-sun products, shampoos, and even razor blade strips, BisaboLife® is vegan, Halal, and Kosher certified, offering both high performance and ethical formulation options.
Zanthalene®
Zanthalene® is a versatile natural active ingredient, derived from Sichuan pepper, known for its botox-like efficacy and skin sensitivity modulation. This green-fractionated extract reverses skin aging effects, combats wrinkles, and provides immediate relief while mimicking botox properties. It offers well-ageing benefits and soothing effects, making it ideal for various skincare products, including sensitive and mature skin formulations, sun care, and grooming products, all while meeting regulatory standards like INCI China IECIC and Ecocert COSMOS approval.
Omegablue®
Omegablue® is a unique cosmetic ingredient derived from the upcycled seeds of Bilberry plants, abundantly found in North-eastern Europe. This innovative extract is a rich source of fatty acids with outstanding emollient properties, making it an ideal addition to skincare formulations. Omegablue® effectively prevents dryness, irritation, and desquamation, acts as an anti-aging and restructurant agent, and contributes to the restoration of the skin’s lipid barrier. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including body care, face care, anti-aging, and soothing products, as well as baby care formulations. With its green fractionation origin and compliance with INCI China IECIC, Vegan Suitable, and COSMOS standards, Omegablue® is a versatile and environmentally conscious choice, allowing brands to claim benefits such as skin barrier repair, anti-aging, moisturizing, soothing, and emollient properties, while highlighting its natural and upcycled characteristics.
Yogurtene® Balance
Yogurtene® Balance, derived from chicory, blends the skin-nourishing qualities of yogurt with prebiotic Inulin, effectively maintaining skin health and restoring skin microbiological balance. Ideal for anti-acne, anti-dandruff, and sensitive skin applications, it’s INCI China IECIC and Ecocert/Cosmos approved with associated claims of anti-stress/skin defense, anti-acne, and enhanced sensory experience.
Biogomm’age™ Range
Biogomm’age™ offers a groundbreaking approach to skin exfoliation with its first-ever biodegradable particles based on cellulose and enhanced by Safe-Scrub™ technology for effective yet gentle action. Available in three specialized seriesóUE, WD, and Wóeach variant comes with unique benefits like antioxidant protection from vitamin E or soothing and repairing capabilities through D-PTA, a derivative of vitamin B5. These versatile exfoliating particles are ideal for a wide range of applications, from body and feet scrubs to specialized treatments for sensitive skin and anti-aging formulations. Compliant with various regulations including INCI China IECIC, Halal certified, and even offering vegan and Cosmos options in the W series, Biogomm’age™ combines innovation, sustainability, and functionality, catering to diverse formulation needs.
Esculoside
Unlock the secret to timeless beauty with Esculoside, a remarkable ingredient found in anti-aging creams, anti-cellulite emulsions, and a range of skin-loving products. Derived from the bark of Horse Chestnut branches, Esculoside, also known as Esculin, has a rich history in traditional medicine for venous peripheral diseases. Today, it takes center stage in modern skincare, offering potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Its unique action on skin microcirculation makes it a valuable addition to formulations designed to combat cellulite and hair loss. Embrace the power of Esculoside to rejuvenate your skin and reveal a radiant, revitalized you.
Kerashaft ALAB
Discover the future of hair care with Kerashaft ALAB, a groundbreaking cosmetic ingredient designed to transform your hair routine. Derived from bio-fermented amino acids and plant-based sources, Kerashaft ALAB is a revolutionary alternative to synthetic cationic conditioning actives. Its performance rivals that of the industry-standard Cetrimonium Chloride, offering unrivaled conditioning benefits that improve hair manageability and appearance. Say goodbye to frizz and knots as this unique ingredient effortlessly detangles and enhances your hair’s natural beauty. It even goes a step further by boosting bond re-arrangement, making it suitable for a wide range of hair types, from fine to textured and thick to thin. Embrace a greener choice with Kerashaft ALAB’s 100% vegan composition, perfect for leave-on and rinse-off applications, as well as styling products.
Peptilift
Peptilift is a biomimetic endorphin peptide integrated into an advanced anti-inflammaging delivery system. This innovative peptide mimics the natural properties of endorphins, delivering a skin-revitalizing sensation. It effectively combats wrinkles with Botox-like results, enhances skin firmness, activates growth factors, and promotes EGF-like skin repair, surpassing industry benchmarks with over a 5-fold reduction in wrinkles. Peptilift is specifically designed for targeting frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, and nasolabial folds, while also increasing skin resilience and revitalization, making it a powerful addition to anti-aging, body, and skincare formulations.
Antiderm SP
Antiderm SP is a potent dereddening and soothing active complex that plays a crucial role in alleviating skin irritations and inflammations, thanks to its unique blend of esquiterpins, diterpins, and terpenic acids. This ingredient is particularly beneficial in targeting specific skin conditions such as dermatitis, seborrhoea, and atopic skin, providing anti-inflammatory and redness-reducing effects. Additionally, Antiderm SP offers anti-aging benefits and helps restore lipid balance, making it an effective treatment following plastic surgery procedures.
Stimucap SC
Stimucap SC, a functional active ingredient, serves as a regulator for physiological hair loss processes by leveraging a synergistic blend of components. Its primary purpose is to counteract hair follicle regression often associated with fibrosis. This is achieved through the inhibitory effect of CLA Glutathione on hair follicle miniaturization and the proliferative, regenerative action of Sodium DNA on bulb germ cells. Stimucap SC effectively shields the hair follicle, nourishes the bulb, and enhances hair health, resulting in improved volume and moisture. It finds applications in hair care, makeup, and serves as a valuable component in cosmetic formulations designed for hair regrowth treatments with anti-hair loss benefits.
Secondary Additives: Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Chloride.
Bioactive Extracts Version: Stimucap V
Batterikal
Harnessing the power of carefully selected vegetable oils, Batterikal excels in anti-bacterial applications such as acne treatment and anti-bacterial deodorants, offering a safe and effective way to inhibit microbial growth. Its balanced bacteriostatic activity integrates seamlessly into various formulations, making it highly versatile for use in skin care, toiletries, and anti-aging products. The entirely vegetable-based composition of Batterikal not only elevates its eco-friendly profile but also ensures easy incorporation into both emulsion and oil-based formulations.
Cikaderm
Cikaderm, infused with the potent Dragon’s Blood extract, offers powerful regenerative capabilities, enhancing skin elasticity and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. This multi-functional skin regenerator aids in repairing the skin’s cellular matrix, restoring its barrier, and normalizing epidermal functions. It is especially effective in addressing scars, stretch marks, wrinkles, and other skin concerns, making it a valuable asset in anti-aging, body care, and overall skin care formulations.
CLA Glutathione
CLA Glutatione is a skin detoxifying active based on an exclusive lipo-tripeptide made of condensed conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and glutathione (GSH). Compared to most of the market products, glutathione is stabilized through a specific technology where the functionalization with CLA protects its active thiol, preserving GSH anti-oxidant action and overall stability through a smart steric hindering given by CLA long and flexible fatty chain. CLA Glutatione displays an innovative in vivo mechanism aimed to counteract skin inflammations and oxidative stress, promote the formation of anti-inflammatory prostaglandin (PGE2), increase the endogenous production of Glutathione, to increase skin protection against pollutants and promote its purification.
Kalhygienic SKIN
Kalhygienic SKIN is an innovative cosmetic ingredient that redefines skincare by providing an “Invisible Mineral Shield” for long-lasting hygiene, offering up to 4-5 hours of bioprotection. Comprising biomimetic hydroxyapatite coupled with a cationic surfactant with proven hygienizing properties against various micro-organisms, including viruses like Coronavirus and Influenza, it acts as a pH-dependent delivery system for enhanced skin health. This ingredient not only ensures extended bio-protection but also enhances skin barrier integrity and keratinocyte compactness, making it a valuable addition to formulations in the Functional Actives, Antiage, Body Care, Microbiota care, and Skin Care categories.
Kalibiome AGE
Kalibiome AGE is an exclusive postbiotic with advanced anti-wrinkle properties. In just 6 weeks, it enhances skin health and appearance by boosting hydration, increasing elasticity, and reducing roughness. Additionally, it enhances dermal density and structural frame, resulting in a noticeable replumping effect similar to the Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF), promoting skin repair and delivering a significant anti-aging impact.
Kalibiome ECOGENETIC
Kalibiome ECOGENETIC is an exclusive postbiotic formulation designed for sensitive skin. Utilizing carefully selected postbiotics derived from a patented bio-tech process, it maintains the ecogenetic balance of skin’s commensal microbial species while enhancing skin health. This ingredient offers a multi-faceted approach, boosting epidermal hyaluronic acid, strengthening the skin barrier, and delivering proven benefits like microbiota balance, hydration, anti-inflammatory properties, and antioxidant protection. Ideal for skincare, emulsions, toiletries, cosmeceuticals, and medical devices, it addresses a range of applications within the categories of anti-aging, body care, deodorants, and microbiota care for overall skin wellness.
Kalibiome SENSITIVE D-V
Kalibiome SENSITIVE D-V is an exclusive postbiotic solution for hair and scalp care, derived from a patented biofermentation process. This carefully selected bio-tech active is tailored to address specific hair and scalp concerns, including hair loss. It offers a range of benefits, such as preventing hair follicle miniaturization, extending the anagen phase of the hair growth cycle, balancing the scalp microbiome, and providing potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Ideal for tackling issues like hair loss, premature greying, dandruff prevention, sensitive scalp, and seborrheic dermatitis, it is a versatile choice for functional hair care and microbiota care across various applications.
Kalibiome SENSITIVE
Kalibiome SENSITIVE, an exclusive postbiotic for sensitive skin, strengthens the skin’s protective barrier by sealing the epithelial layers, effectively reducing redness and irritation through cytokine modulation. Furthermore, it serves as a potent firming agent with noticeable improvements in just six weeks, including increased skin elasticity, enhanced hydration, and a simultaneous reduction in roughness. Ideal for anti-aging and microbiota care within the skincare realm, it offers comprehensive benefits for sensitive skin.
Kalinat AW Powder
Kalinat AW Powder is a pure Sodium DNA ingredient with exceptional anti-wrinkle properties, derived from purified polydeoxyribonucleotides. It effectively combats wrinkle formation, enhances skin elasticity, and promotes the proliferation of fibroblasts and keratinocytes. This biotechnological marvel also offers anti-pollution and skin detoxification benefits, while safeguarding against UV-induced DNA damage. Produced under stringent GMP standards using a patented method, it attains pharmaceutical-grade purity for superior performance.
Kemicher FOKSNaB
Kemicher FoKSNaB, a specialized Keratin polypeptides and peptides complex, offers significant cosmetic advantages in formulations for hair care, makeup, and beard care. Supported by extensive functional studies, it serves as a milestone specialty ingredient for both professional and daily hair care treatments. This ingredient excels in enhancing hair luminosity and providing volumizing effects, making it highly effective for restructuring, moisturizing, and conditioning applications in the fields of hair care and toiletries.
Kemictol Vegetale
Experience the transformative power of Kemictol Vegetale, the ultimate solution for restoring your skin’s natural moisture balance. Specially formulated for skin care and rinse-off applications, Kemictol Vegetale is your skin’s best friend when it comes to hydration. This active ingredient works diligently to replenish and enhance your skin’s natural moisturizing factor, leaving it feeling refreshed, revitalized, and beautifully hydrated. Say goodbye to dry, lackluster skin and embrace the rejuvenating touch of Kemictol Vegetale for a radiant, supple complexion that you’ll love to flaunt.
Kemiderm NMF Vegetale
Kemiderm NMF Vegetale is a potent, plant-derived moisturizing powerhouse composed of essential skin-replenishing components like amino acids, PCA sodium salt, natural sugars, and alpha-hydroxy acids. Its exceptional moisturizing capabilities make it an invaluable addition to formulations, particularly in the realms of anti-aging, body care, hair care, skin care, and toiletries. Notably, this ingredient is free from stabilizers, coloring agents, and ethoxylated compounds, ensuring purity and effectiveness in cosmetic formulations.
Kerashaft Q
Kerashaft Q, a meticulously crafted blend of vegetable polypeptides and oligopeptides, offers remarkable cosmetic advantages in hair care formulations. This ingredient excels at enhancing hair shaft appearance by smoothing the hair surface, resulting in improved combing, restructuring, and superior conditioning effects. With its ability to prevent hair damage, promote volumizing, and provide essential moisture, Kerashaft Q is a must-have for professional treatments, conditioners, and masks in the realm of functional actives, catering to the hair care, makeup, and toiletries application fields.
Kerashaft V
Kerashaft V is a vegetable oligopeptides-based ingredient known for its exceptional hair reconstruction properties. Unlike animal keratin treatments, it effectively fortifies hair from within, preserving its natural three-dimensional structure. This versatile ingredient not only prevents split-ends and hair breakage but also rejuvenates and adds volume to hair, making it an excellent choice for both curly ethnic and straight hair in various cosmetic formulations across the hair care, makeup, and toiletries categories.
Liporedux Pro FOR
Liporedux Pro FOR is a multifunctional smart slimming and sculpting complex that offers cosmetic advantages in body and skin care formulations. This ingredient excels in refining silhouettes, promoting lipolysis, and enhancing body contouring, making it an ideal choice for those seeking significant reductions in thigh circumference and the reduction of the skin’s “orange peel” appearance over a 17-week treatment period. It falls under the category of Functional Actives and finds its application in both Body Care and Skin Care products.
Mix Oxi Stop
Mix Oxi Stop is a potent cosmetic ingredient designed to inhibit hair growth when applied to depilated areas. Its unique blend of plant extracts and amino acids in a glycol solution not only delays hair regrowth but also offers a range of additional benefits. This versatile active ingredient finds its application in body and skin care formulations, making it a valuable asset for controlling unwanted hair growth and enhancing cosmetic products.
Olivoil Glutamate BWP
Olivoil Glutamate is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid (among the most abundant aminoacid of hair keratin and physiologically found on the skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Ideal for hair care applications, too. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features related to their rinsing off ease and the derivation from renewable sources.
Standard version: Olivoil Glutamate FoKSNaB
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier MB
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermo-compatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid, able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyper fluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
ECOCERT/COSMOS version: Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier
Olivoil Emulsifier BA+
Olivoil Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermocompatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and vegetable polypeptides (specific for soothing applications and sensitive skin), able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyperfluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
ECOCERT/COSMOS (parabens free) version: Olivoil Emulsifier FOKSNaB
RSPO version: Olivoil Emulsifier BA+ MB
Olivoil Avenate Emulsifier MB
Olivoil Avenate Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermocompatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and oat polypeptides (reference active for soothing applications and sensitive skin), able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyperfluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
Olivoil Glutamate FoKSNaB
Olivoil Glutamate is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid (among the most abundant aminoacid of hair keratin and physiologically found on the skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Ideal for hair care applications, too. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features related to their rinsing off ease and the derivation from renewable sources.
Preservative free version: Olivoil Glutamate BWP
Olivoil Surfactant FoKSNaB
Olivoil Surfactant is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and vegetable polypeptides, able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Proven efficacy in terms of hair shaft protection. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants (benefits were proven even at very low amount of use, starting from 2%) and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications.
Olivoil PCA FoKSNaB
Olivoil PCA is a vegetable derived anionic lipo-aminoacid able to promote a unique dermo-compatible moisturizing and emollient action. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and PCA (among the main components of skin NMF), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil PCA can be used in both leave on and rinse off applications, providing in both cases the skin with a unique silicon like texture, despite a totally vegetable derived composition, with an important impact on eco-sustainability (“water saving” features, derivation from renewable sources etc.).
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier is a vegetable derived anionic emulsifier able to build dermo-compatible liquid crystals emulsions. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid, able to provide a unique silicon like texture, immediate tensor effect, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film. Olivoil emulsifiers are self-emulsifying bases able to build emulsions of different types (emulsion with high and low viscosity, butters, hyper fluid creams, lotions, sprays, foundation and sunscreens loaded with pigments and minerals, emulsions for roll-on, mascara etc.), with a unique composition and a patent relying on the use of olive fatty acids in combination to protein derivatives.
RSPO version: Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier MB
Olivoil Glutamate SP
Olivoil Glutamate SP is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant in powder form able to build dermocompatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid (among the most abundant aminoacid of hair keratin and physiologically found on the skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Ideal for hair care applications, too. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features and suitability for plastic-free, waste reduction and waterless applications.
Olivoil Glutamate LW
Olivoil Glutamate LW is a vegetable derived anionic surfactant concentrated in glycerin, able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) and glutamic acid (among the most abundant aminoacid of hair keratin and physiologically found on the skin), able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Ideal for hair care applications, too. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features and suitability for plastic-free, waste reduction and refillable applications.
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier G-PF
Olivoil Glutamate Emulsifier G-PF is a patented, palm-free, vegetable-derived anionic emulsifier designed to create liquid crystals emulsions with a unique silicon-like texture. Composed of skin-friendly unsaturated fatty acids from olive oil and glutamic acid, it offers immediate tensor effects, skin emolliency, and barrier function restoration, ensuring long-lasting hydration and hydrolipidic film homeostasis. This self-emulsifying base is versatile, suitable for various cosmetic formulations, and stands out for being 100% palm and kernel palm oil-free, PEG and sulfate-free, ecologically responsible, and suitable for sensitive and baby care applications.
Olivoil Fruttoside SB
Olivoil Fruttoside is a vegetable derived surfactant complex able to build dermo-compatible cleansers and rinse off products, working as a new generation “surf-active”. It is composed of active ingredients as olive oil fatty acids (containing skin friendly unsaturated fatty acids, among which oleic and linoleic acid) oat aminoacids and fructose, able to provide a gentle and effective cleansing action, skin emolliency and barrier function restoring to promote a long lasting hydration and keep the homeostasis of the hydrolipidic film, even when used in presence of sulfates/sulfonates. Specific for hair conditioning, softening and shining. Olivoil surfactants can be used both as primary and secondary surfactants and are ideal for the development of transparent end-products for sensitive skin, baby care, hair care and many other rinse-off applications, with an important impact on eco-sustainability given by their water saving features related to their rinsing off ease.
ECOCERT/COSMOS version: Olivoil Fruttoside BAS
NATRUE version: Olivoil Fruttoside WP GW
Marine BlueRevelation 50+™
Natura-Tec Marine BlueRevelation™ 50+ is a cosmetic ingredient designed to enhance the natural beauty of mature skin. It contains a blend of extracts from Brown Diatom and Green Eustigmatophyceae, rich in omega-3 and omega-6. EPA helps protect the skin from UV damage, increase collagen and elastic fibers expression, while ETA inhibits inflammation, augments stem cell proliferation, and promotes skin barrier recovery. Additionally, it is loaded with sterols like cholesterol, beta-sitosterol, and tocopherol, which improve skin elasticity, enhance hyaluronic acid production, and accelerate skin barrier recovery. In clinical tests, it significantly increased skin hydration by 33%, skin elasticity by 20%, and reduced wrinkles’ visibility by 26%, with a specific impact on challenging vertical wrinkles, making it an ideal ingredient for anti-aging and anti-wrinkle formulations.
CrystalRose™
Natura-Tec CrystalRose™ is an innovative biomimetic active ingredient designed to combat skin aging by leveraging advanced microalgae technology. This ingredient, formulated with Triolein, Evening Primrose Oil, and Haematococcus Pluvialis Oil, stimulates the endogenous production of specialized pro-resolving mediators, effectively deactivating chronic inflammation and preventing structural and functional skin damage. Known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties, CrystalRose™ reduces inflammatory mediators like IL1β, IL6, and TNα while promoting skin regeneration and homeostasis. Produced using a sustainable, low-carbon footprint photobioreactor process, CrystalRose™ offers consistent quality and purity, making it a powerful addition to any skincare regimen focused on longevity and skin health.
SeaWonder™
Natura-Tec SeaWonder™ is a global skin remodeling agent that effectively regulates the inflammatory response, restores skin structure, and enhances barrier function. This innovative ingredient is a unique blend of Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil and Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, combining the hydrating and healing properties of these natural components. Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil is rich in essential lipids and antioxidants, promoting collagen production and skin regeneration. Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, sourced from Scotland, is high in cholesterol, vital for restoring epidermal barrier function. Clinical studies demonstrate that Natura-Tec SeaWonder™ significantly promotes wound healing and reduces the appearance of stretch marks, making it ideal for use in a variety of skincare applications, including body and face emulsions, balms, serums, ointments, and masks.
Marine SeaDew EPS™
Marine SeaDew EPS™ is a revolutionary skincare solution hailing from the sustainable cultivation of the Porphyridium Cruentum microalgae. This eco-friendly and biostable active ingredient utilizes exopolysaccharides to form a protective gel matrix that safeguards skin from environmental stresses such as dehydration, UV rays, and variations in pH or salinity. Boasting a potent hydrating effect, it not only enhances skin elasticity and collagen synthesis but also effectively reduces oxidative stress and irritation. This makes Marine SeaDew EPS™ an outstanding choice for maintaining skin’s youthful resilience and hydration.
Marine OceanMist CL™
Marine OceanMist CL™ is a versatile ingredient ideal for cosmetic formulations, particularly for sensitive skin. It plays a pivotal role in repairing and enhancing the skin’s barrier function through phytocholesterol action, effectively rebuilding the essential extracellular lamellar matrix. This composition is biocompatible, making it suitable for delicate baby skin, improving overall health and condition. It also normalizes skin types on dry and sensitive skin, fostering a healthier skin microbiota. Additionally, it significantly increases levels of essential structural proteins like Filaggrin and Involucrin, restoring pH balance, hydration, and water retention. Furthermore, Marine OceanMist CL™ demonstrates excellent microbiota-balancing properties, promoting skin health without causing inflammation. Its wide range of applications includes repairing treatments, moisturizing creams, anti-aging products, and skincare for sensitive, dry, or baby skin.
Plantsil™
Natura-Tec Plantsil™ is a remarkable sensory enhancer and versatile alternative to traditional silicones in cosmetic formulations. Derived from plant-based materials, this transparent fluid oil offers a light, non-greasy feel with a smooth, elegant, and powdery finish on the skin. It replicates the volatile sensation of cyclomethicone, making it an excellent choice for haircare products as a conditioning agent, and it’s compatible with common surfactants. Whether used in skincare, sun care, men’s grooming, makeup, baby care, or shampoo formulations, Plantsil™ delivers a silky touch, long-lasting smoothness, and a natural solution for skin cleansing and protection, all while restoring suppleness and elasticity.
Plantsil™ Xcite 100
Natura-Tec Plantsil™ Xcite 100 is a plant-based silicone alternative with a low viscosity of ?100 cst. When used in cosmetic formulations, it exhibits excellent spreading properties and forms a delicate, protective, and lightweight film on the skin, leaving no greasy residue. This natural alternative to low-viscosity dimethicones, which are non-volatile silicones, offers medium spreadability, making it ideal for creating non-sticky moisture barriers in elegant skin protective formulas or haircare products, preventing long-term buildup. Additionally, its transparent, low-odor liquid form is easy to incorporate into modern formulations, enhancing the overall texture and sensory experience of the final products.
Plantsil™ Xcite 350
Natura-Tec Plantsil™ Xcite 350 is a plant-based silicone alternative with a viscosity of ?350 cst. It provides a distinct sensation of luxury and a velvety touch, enhancing texture and prolonging penetration time. Ideal for premium formulations and hair care products aiming to prevent heaviness and buildup, this natural alternative to traditional silicones offers high spreadability, creating a non-sticky moisture barrier for elegant skin protection and long-lasting haircare solutions. Additionally, it is a transparent, low-odor liquid that easily blends into modern formulations, elevating the overall texture and sensory experience of the final products.
Plantsil™ XLite
Natura-Tec Plantsil™ XLite is an ultra-light, plant-based silicone alternative that addresses the growing demand for eco-friendly cosmetic formulations. It is COSMOS approved and stands out for its low viscosity and rapid absorption, making it a viable substitute for cyclomethicones. Derived from renewable and easily biodegradable sources, it offers excellent skin and hair compatibility without any greasiness, enhancing the texture and spreadability of skincare and makeup products while intensifying pigment color. Moreover, it serves as an exceptional conditioner, leaving hair manageable and soft, particularly suitable for fine hair. Natura-Tec Plantsil™ XLite’s versatility makes it an ideal choice for a wide range of cosmetic applications, including moisturizing creams, anti-aging products, shaving balms, lipsticks, and shampoos.
Natural Vaselin Type A
Natural Vaselin Type A is a COSMOS approved, vegan-compliant, semi-transparent emollient derived from plant sources, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic Petrolatum. Comparative hydration studies demonstrate its immediate and significant moisturization capabilities akin to petroleum jelly, while TEWL tests reveal a less occlusive nature. Natural Vaselin Type A excels in viscosity building, providing both rapid and long-lasting stability, replicating the texture, appearance, and after-feel of traditional petroleum jelly, making it an excellent natural hydrating agent. Derived from vegetable triglycerides, it soothes the skin without clogging pores, offers protection against environmental factors, and forms a water-resistant barrier, similar to Petrolatum, without food contaminants, making it safe for oral mucosa applications in products like intensive moisturizing creams, night creams, sun care, body milk, and baby products.
Natural Vaselin Type B
Natural Vaselin Type B is a naturally-derived semi-transparent emollient that replicates the tactile qualities of synthetic Vaseline. Comparative studies have demonstrated its equivalent moisturizing capabilities when compared to Vaseline Codex, providing both immediate and long-lasting hydration. Additionally, its lower occlusive properties, derived from castor oil, make it an ideal choice for solubilizing and dispersing critical ingredients like pigments, resulting in a unique luminosity and superior skin feel. This ingredient is particularly valuable in lip care and color cosmetic products, offering enhanced shine and conditioning benefits.
Natural Vaselin Type C
Natural Vaselin Type C is a versatile cosmetic ingredient designed to replicate the tactile qualities of petrolatum while being a natural alternative. Composed primarily of Medium Chain Triglycerides and wax esters, it offers healing properties and a lubricating skin sensation. This ingredient helps maintain the skin’s chemical balance, bolster the immune system by shielding against external aggressors, and combat the effects of free radicals that accelerate aging and degenerative conditions. It’s suitable for all skin types, as it’s non-irritating, non-toxic, and non-allergenic, with excellent stability against oxidation. When applied, it forms a non-occlusive protective film, soothing the skin and enhancing its appearance. Natural Vaselin Type C supports skin elasticity, aids in tissue healing, and can be employed in various skincare products, including baby care, massage creams, body lotions, and sunscreens, while also offering dandruff control for the hair and scalp.
NaturaVelvet™ Poppy
NaturaVelvet™ Poppy, a touch of nature for timeless beauty, stands out as an ideal emollient in cosmetic formulations due to its semi-solid consistency and linear melting profile. Crafted from renewable vegetable sources, it combines the nourishing qualities of Papaver Orientale Seed Oil with moisturizing Shea Butter, making it exceptionally skin-friendly. Rich in essential unsaturated fatty acids like Oleic and Linoleic, it boasts excellent compatibility with the skin, offering soothing properties, improved elasticity, and rapid absorption. Its barrier repair capabilities make it an effective choice for preventing premature aging and dehydration in mature and dry skin, while also delivering soothing and healing benefits. NaturaVelvet™ Poppy finds versatile applications in skincare, color cosmetics like lipsticks and lip balms, and haircare products, making it a top choice for creams dedicated to damaged, dry, and fragile skin and revitalizing tired hair.
Hydrasphere™
Hydrasphere™ is a revolutionary cosmetic ingredient featuring Liquid Magnesium, Minerals, and Trace Elements Extract with Hydration Shell Technology, ensuring cellular and dermal bioavailability. This technology facilitates rapid cellular absorption in an unbound Free Ion Form, benefiting skin health through improved hydration, pH, and TEWL. Its balanced ratio of minerals and trace elements, including Magnesium, Potassium, Sodium, Sulfur, Boron, Zinc, Calcium, Copper, and Selenium, synergistically fuel and regenerate cells. Furthermore, it plays a crucial role in over 600 enzymatic processes, cell formation, energy metabolism, RNA/DNA synthesis, and more. This natural, sustainable, organic ingredient is self-preserving, odorless, and colorless, making it an ideal choice for various cosmetic formulations, including skincare, haircare, oral care, and nutraceuticals, with benefits observed in days, not weeks.
Alpin Heilmoor Extract™
The Alpin Heilmoor Extract™ (AHE) by PREMIUM ORGANIC is a groundbreaking innovation, presented in the form of micronized powder, a departure from the traditional wet peloid. AHE offers numerous advantages in cosmetic formulations, notably its purity, free from water and microbiological contaminants, thanks to an innovative patented process. Scientific studies have confirmed AHE’s effectiveness in diverse applications, including maintaining the skin microbiome, supporting skin barrier integrity, providing anti-inflammatory and soothing effects, aiding in wound healing and acne management, exhibiting antioxidant and pro-aging effects, and addressing inflamm-aging. Derived sustainably from an accredited Heilmoor deposit in Austria, AHE undergoes extraction with a strong focus on renaturation, aligning with COSMOS, ECOCERT, NATRUE, and VEGAN certifications, and an ongoing commitment to achieving CO2 neutrality. AHE’s versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of cosmetic formulations, from cleansing and purifying masks to day creams, cleansing gels, hair shampoos, and conditioners, making it a highly valued and well-received natural active ingredient in the cosmetics industry.
Phyt’anim™ Grains of Paradise
Phyt’anim™ Grains of Paradise is an exceptional, all-natural skincare active derived from the seeds of the Aframomum melegueta plant, known for its potent anti-inflammatory properties. This innovative ingredient is inspired by etho-phytology and traditional uses by wildlife, specifically gorillas, who consume these seeds to combat inflammation. Ideal for inflamed skin, Phyt’anim™ Grains of Paradise effectively reduces skin redness and improves the skin barrier function by acting on molecular inflammation pathways like COX-2 and pro-inflammatory cytokines. It notably decreases Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL), helping to maintain hydration and enhance overall skin complexion. With its COSMOS certification and compliance with Chinese regulations, this ingredient is perfect for incorporation into skincare products aimed at soothing, hydrating, and restoring skin’s natural balance.
Celebr’age™ Getto
Celebr’age™ Getto, an innovative well-aging active ingredient from that harnesses the exceptional longevity properties of the Getto plant, also known as Alpinia speciosa, native to Okinawa. This organic extract is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, promoting healthy skin aging by enhancing skin texture, elasticity, and radiance. By stimulating gene expression and boosting collagen and laminin synthesis, Celebr’age™ Getto improves skin’s extracellular matrix and dermo-epidermal junction integrity. This ingredient is designed to meet the biological needs of mature skin, ensuring a holistic approach to beauty and well-being.
AdvensProtect 6
AdvensProtect 6 is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient with very good moisturizing properties and as a good solubilizer for lipophilic ingredients. It will work synergistically with traditional preservative actives and other antimicrobial substances in personal care formulations and is often co-formulated with AdvensProtect 8 (caprylyl glycol) or phenoxyethanol and is used to replace parabens. It acts as a moisturizing agent with short lipophilic chain attaches to the lipid structures orientating the hydrophobic part of the molecule to the upper skin layers for better moisture retention. It is particularly known as a non-irritant in especially very sensitive applications areas like facial masks, intimate hygiene products. It reduces the surface energy and therefore the contact angle of water on the hydrophobic surfaces of the skin, giving better moisture distribution.
