Gravityl™: The Science Behind the Zero-G Facial Lifting
We often marvel at the natural forces that shape our world—like gravity, which is as constant as it is unyielding. But what if, for a moment, we could resist the gravitational tug on our own skin? Discover Gravityl™ from Givaudan Active Beauty. Derived from macrolagae, this active ingredient uses nature’s resilience to counteract the relentless effects of gravity on our skin. It’s a story where science and nature converge, offering us an unprecedented take on facial reshaping.
From Ocean Depths to Zero-G Skin Benefits
Gravityl™ has a fascinating origin: a redmacrolagae, Gigartina stellata, a kind of seaweed that thrives in the unique challenges of underwater environments. Just as it grows by adapting to the strong currents and changing depths of the ocean, Gravityl™ helps our skin adapt to the challenges of aging. The active’s properties are developed to help lift and reshape facial contours—essentially working against gravity to deliver a lifted, more defined appearance.
Biomimicry: Borrowing the Ocean’s Adaptability
Gravityl™ isn’t just about lifting; it’s about borrowing the ocean’s adaptive mechanisms. Biomimicry is a powerful concept—taking the solutions nature has designed over millennia and applying them to human challenges. Gravityl™ replicates how macrolagae remain buoyant and resilient under pressure, allowing it to help our skin maintain its lift and firmness in the face of gravitational forces. Gravityl™ allows our skin to benefit from the adaptive properties of seaweed, all from the comfort of home.
Why Zero-G? The Skin’s Perspective
Gravity, while fundamental for our planet, is a daily burden for our skin. The cumulative effect over decades results in sagging, deepening folds, and less distinct facial features. The Zero-G concept refers to the ability of Gravityl™ to lift the skin as though it’s suddenly free from the downward pull. Gravityl™ creates that same sense of lift, without any extreme measures required.
Biological and Clinical Evaluation
Gravityl™ has undergone rigorous biological and clinical evaluations to substantiate its efficacy in improving skin structure and elasticity:
► Collagen Synthesis Under Oxidative Stress (In Vitro)
Type I collagen synthesis was evaluated on fibroblasts treated or not with 0.5% of Gravityl™ (48 hours of incubation) and under oxidative stress (H2O2 for 2 hours) in order to mimic premature aging, before a new 48 hours incubation after rinsing. Type I collagen was then quantified by ELISA method.
Results showed that Gravityl™ significantly upregulates collagen I production even under stress, highlighting its ability to counteract aging effects.
► Transcriptomic Study on Skin Elasticity (In Vitro)
A transcriptomic analysis using RT-qPCR demonstrated that Gravityl™ influences the expression of genes involved in dermal structure, elastic fiber organization, and protection against fiber degradation.
► Proteome Analysis (Ex Vivo)
Proteome analysis on skin explants from young and mature donors treated with Gravityl™ indicated significant restoration of key proteins involved in skin elasticity and dermal structure, including MFAP4, Fibulin-5, and collagen types I and II.
► Reorganization of Dermis Scaffold (Ex Vivo)
Using bi-photonic microscopy, it was shown that Gravityl™ significantly reorients collagen fibers to a more multi-directional organization, improving the dermal scaffold structure similar to that of younger skin.
► Improvement of Skin Suppleness (Ex Vivo)
Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) measurements revealed that Gravityl™ restores skin suppleness to levels comparable to skin 30 years younger, indicating a dramatic improvement in skin hydration and elasticity.
► Clinical Efficacy on Collagen Density and Skin Lifting (Study #1)
A double-blind clinical study on 40 women aged 55-75 demonstrated that Gravityl™ significantly increases collagen density by up to 4.2%, providing a noticeable reshaping and lifting effect on facial skin.
► Reduction of Double Chin Volume (Study #2)
Another clinical study on 44 women aged 35-57 showed that Gravityl™ significantly reduces double chin volume by -27.4 mm³ on average, along with improvements in skin firmness and elasticity by up to 8%.
Putting It All Together: A Lift for the Modern Age
In our quest to resist aging, Gravityl™ offers a solution inspired by Earth’s oceans and rooted in biomimetic science. It’s not about a miracle cure; it’s about understanding how natural resilience can be harnessed to provide practical benefits. Gravityl™ is a reminder that while we may not control gravity, we can use science to adapt to its challenges, keeping our skin lifted, firm, and ready to face whatever comes our way.
