Actizyme®

Functions
Exfoliator

Actizyme® is a botanical enzyme and PHA-based complex ingredient for gentle exfoliation and skin whitening without adverse effects. Thanks to the keratolytic action of a duo of fungi-derived protease enzyme and phytic acid, it breaks bonds between keratinocytes, eliminating dead, dull, and old cells from the skin surface, refreshing, and brightening complexion. In addition, Actizyme® improves the cell renewal rate, without lipid barrier damage or irritation a common side effect of exfoliation.

The proteolytic enzyme in Mucor Miehei Extract acts similarly to Cathepsin D produced in the human body which breaks down proteins like keratin and exhibits maximal efficiency in lower pH (below 5.0) conditions. It provides sufficient enzymatic peeling without adverse effects, itching, or irritation while enhancing cell renewal rate by up to 19.4% after 3-4 weeks from treatment.

Active ingredients (or INCI)

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Barley (Hordeum Vulgare) extract
Barley (Hordeum Vulgare) extract
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Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) Extract
Bladder Wrack (Fucus vesiculosus) Extract
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Carnitine (L-Carnitine)
Carnitine (L-Carnitine)
Promotes the breakdown of fat, is a very good skin energizer. It accelerates the fat-burning process, thus boosting energy production by burning the body‘s fat reserves.
Ceramide VI (AP)
Ceramide VI (AP)
Ceramide AP consists of a Phytosphingosine backbone connected with a long chain of alpha-hydroxy stearic acid (AHA).
Citric Acid
Citric Acid
Citric Acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) found in many fruits. It has a polar molecule and able to disrupt the coherence of corneocytes of the epidermis. This process called the chemical peeling type of exfoliation eliminating dull and old cells from the skin surface.
Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone
Thanks to multiple beneficial effects on the skin, Gluconolactone is used in skin care applications as an exfoliating, chelating, and hydrating ingredient with potent antioxidant action.
Glycolic acid
Glycolic acid
Glycolic Acid is a alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) derived from sugar cane. It dissolves and whisks away surface dead skin cells to reveal a brighter, healthier, more vibrant complexion.
Hibiscus extract
Hibiscus extract
Anthocyanocides in hibiscus has astringent, anti-inflammatory, and free radical scavenging, as well as enzyme inhibition properties to bring to natural skincare products.
Illite
Illite
Illite is an excellent and safe adsorbent with high abundance and stability. This property allows using formulations to eliminate heavy metals like thallium, lead, six valent chromium, etc.
Lentil extract
Lentil extract
Rich in unsaturated essential fatty acids, vitamins, trisaccharides, and phytic acid, Lentil (Lens esculenta or culinaris) extract is a natural, efficient, and safe ingredient in skincare formulations.
Malic Acid
Malic Acid
Malic Acid is one of the alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) found in fruits. It is able to interrupt the attachment of corneocytes of the epidermis and exfoliate dull and old cells from the surface of the skin.
Mandelic Acid
Mandelic Acid
It is a stronger acid than glycolic acid (the most famous AHA used in skincare), but epidermal penetration is lower due to the larger molecule size. Thanks to these properties, mandelic acid is a milder exfoliating agent and does not irritate the skin.