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Botanical complexes
Herbal medicine and skincare can be effective, natural alternatives for treating a wide range of skin conditions. However, certain oils, extracts, and derivatives of medicinal plants have advanced effects when applied together.
Many phytochemicals in nature resemble chemical preservative compounds in structure and are all-natural alternatives. These classes of phytochemicals include essential oils containing eugenol, thymol, carvacrol, terpenoids, etc. When combined into complexes, some of these extracts are found to be effective against many spoilage microorganisms. In addition, combinations of these extracts are comparable in efficacy to conventionally used preservatives like parabens.
This section is for complex botanical ingredients containing multiple plant derivatives working synergically to nourish, heal, or protect skin most naturally. Most of the complexes improve effectiveness and potentiate action, enhancing each ingredient's significance.
DermaFlux™ is comprised of three key water flux ingredients including: 1) an aquaporin regulator, 2) three key osmolyte regulators, and 3) cellular membrane water control sugars.
The stratum corneum is the differentiated part of the epidermis, as it contains a thick layer of keratin and lipids that form an efficient barrier, selectively regulating water permeability.
Engineers first worked on a combination of several plant waxes and then studied which sensory characteristics each wax could bring to the final texture or what type of chemical modifications could help create the desired texture.
For these reasons, Sederma has formulated a new ingredient to help people of 60+ to fortify and restructure their thin and fragile skin.
Etioline™ is an ethnobotanical complex from Sederma designed to aid in progressive skin depigmentation. It also fights against hyperpigmentation, dark, and age spots.
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A natural preservative derived from three oriental medicinal plants with anti-inflammatory, anti-acne, and sooting properties. EURO-NApre prolongs the shelf life of formulations up to 3 months non-refrigerated and up to 6 months in a fridge.
Everlasting-ECO is an ECOCERT certified extract produced from the flowers of the Helichrysum (Shrubby Everlasting) plant
Evermat™ is a complex based on African yellow wood (Enantia Chlorantha) bark extract that mattifies the complexion and tightens pores.
The use of natural plant extracts “nature’s healing power” in hair care products fulfills the requirements of a wide spectrum of consumers: the ecology movement has awakened in many people, the desire for a natural lifestyle.
EyePro™ 3X is an energizing balanced system that targets the delicate eye area and fights the tiredness responsible for dark circles and puffy eyes. This restorative system is fortified by an optimized combination of Betaine, Rhodiola rosea, and an extract from a stressed yeast ferment.
Is a natural biopolymer with excellent biomechanic and film formation properties, which could not be achieved with a simple mixture of single biopolymers.
"Cocooning"... The word in itself is already a trend. Pampering oneself, retreating into a world of comfort and protection: the solution to our hectic way of life.
Thanks to Acmella Oleracea Extract with a Botox-like effect, Gatuline® Expression AF prevents the appearance of expression lines and visibly smooths the skin's surface. Instant, visible results.
GigaWhite™ is a skin-whitening botanical complex ingredient with an adequate skin adsorption and a self-preserving formula and is effective at 5% concentration. It is a clear, amber-colored, slightly viscous liquid with a characteristic odor.
Granlipid RSC is a unique extraction process utilizing a proprietary solvent system for the extraction of glycolipids from crushed barley grain.
Granlipid SBR is a highly purified and fractionated mix of partially hydrogenated oils isolated from wheat. This extract is rich in high molecular weight straight-chain, branched-chain, and cyclic hydrocarbons.
Special molecular forms of oxygen called reactive oxygen species (ROS) are highly toxic to all biological systems. They arise whenever oxygen and water are present.
Revolutionary cosmetic science research has shown lately that beta-endorphins play an important role in the vitality and regeneration of the skin. These "Happy molecules" make the skin look luscious and visibly more radiant.
Cosmetically active molecules in wheat germ and sesame oils are extracted by molecular distillation and then combined to form Hierogaline.
HMA Silky is a botanical complex that provides breakage resistance for hair. Due to unique coacervation technology, it acts as a hair micro-adhesive.
Hair is subjected to multiple factors of aggression that continually induce the loss of its natural properties, which, if not restored quickly, end up causing internal structural damage. One of the most harmful exposures is UV radiation.
HSP Balance® is an active ingredient created by Laboratoires Sérobiologiques during a comprehensive primary research study of Heat Shock Proteins (HSP). These proteins are naturally present in our skin and other organs.
Hygroderm® P (former Crodarom® Hygroderm) is an NMF-like moisturizing complex from Croda and consists of a mixture of hygroscopic substances designed to enhance the water-retention function of the Natural Moisturizing Factors found in the skin.
In a placebo-controlled study, IBR-PRISTINIZER® was found to improve the volume and depth of wrinkles, skin hydration, elasticity and complexion considerably.
Intenslim™ is a complex ingredient for stomach and thighs - rebellious anti-fat slimming action, soothes inflammation generated by trunk fatty acids, promotes elastin synthesis for a firming effect, and activates lipolysis (fat degradation).
InvisaSkin RB is a botanical complex where the InvisaSkin polymer and biotransformed rice bran extract make a perfect match together. It is a translucent, pale yellow, viscous liquid used in skincare applications in up to 1.5% concentrations.