Skin conditioning

In skin care, conditioning is everywhere. Consumers have always wanted their skin moisturized, nourished, restored, and protected. Each of these benefits results from the activity we call conditioning.

Here are some of the most intriguing products for providing conditioning effects. They have performance properties offering "extraordinary" conditioning for the skin.

These are specialty ingredients that create memorable, distinctive features in skincare products – the kind of features that will help offerings stand out in the minds of customers.

From phospholipids to quaternaries, the products in the line are based on exceptionally creative chemistry, making them ideal ingredients for today's personal care products. Features such as mildness, substantivity, high performance, and multifunctionality are common in modern skin conditioners.

Oligopeptide-24 (former Oligopeptide-23; known under the trade name CG-EDP3) is a synthetic biomimetic peptide that stimulates skin cell proliferation by up-regulation of EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) expression.

Oligopeptide-34 is a synthetic peptide (known under the trade name CG-TGP2) that decreases melanin synthesis by down-regulation of TRP-1, TRP-2, MITF, and Tyrosinase.

Oligopeptide-41 is a synthetic peptide with sequence Ala-Ser-Ala-Lys-Trp-Thr-His-Asn-Gly-Gly-Glu-Met-Phe that suppresses Dickkopf 1 (DKK-1), which itself acts as a WNT Signaling Pathway Inhibitor. This peptide is also known under the trade name CG-Keramin1.

Oligopeptide-42 is a synthetic peptide known under the trade name CG-Fibramin that stimulates hair growth and protects hair from loss of pigment.

Oligopeptide-45 is a synthetic biomimetic peptide that speeds up the development and proliferation of dermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts. It is also known under the trade name CG-Dermaheal.

Oligopeptide-51 is a synthetic multifunctional peptide known under the trade name CG-Purilux a “Golden key” of skin bioregulation. It regulates two areas of skin rejuvenation and health at once: melanin formation and fat metabolism.

Oligopeptide-54 is a synthetic peptide known under the trade name CG-Nokkin that acts as a blocker of the BMP receptor, which includes the synthesis of DKK-1, a key molecule of androgenetic alopecia.

Oligopeptide-55 is a synthetic 12 amino acid long peptide that boosts keratinocytes and fibroblasts proliferation and collagen and elastin production improving skin elasticity and resilience. This peptide is also known under the trade name CG-Collagrin.

Oligopeptide-57 is a synthetic biomimetic peptide that promotes the proliferation of dermal keratinocytes and fibroblasts. This peptide is also known under the trade name CG-Beutilin.

Oligopeptide-6 is a biomimetic synthetic peptide that repeats a part of the sequence of Laminin-5 and mimics its action on skin cells. It interacts with integrins and receptors on skin cell surfaces, promoting their adhesion and migration.

Oligopeptide-62 is a synthetic peptide known under the trade name CG-Liftin that stimulates the proliferation of fibroblasts and activates the synthesis of collagen and fibronectin.

Oligopeptide-71 is a synthetic biomimetic peptide that repeats a ligand binding part of a sequence of the EDA1 (Ectodysplasin) protein that attaches to the Ectodysplasin A receptor (EDAR) responsible for the development of the skin of an embryo. It is known under the trade name CG-Edrin.

Oligopeptide-72 is a synthetic biomimetic peptide that boosts the proliferation and morphological changes of dermal fibroblasts exposing lifted, healthy, and youthful skin appearance. This peptide is also known under the trade name CG-Boostrin.

Oligopeptide-73 is a synthetic peptide known under the trade name CG-EPG that triggers the proliferation of keratinocytes and fibroblasts, protects fibroblasts from oxidative stress, and blocks apoptosis.

Olive oil evens out dry, flaky, and rough skin while providing a soothing, moisturizing, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effect.

Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (Olivoyl Glutinate) is a completely vegetable surfactant combining the exceptional fatty acid profile of Mediterranean olive oil (around 85% of unsaturated fatty acids and vitamin E) with vegetable proteins, extracted from wheat by gluten hydrolysis.

The onion bulb contains many biologically active components, including vitamins and provitamins, amino and fatty acids, and antioxidant phytosterols.

Ophiopogon Japonicus (also known as "Dragon's beard"  or "Snake's beard") is a plant that has long been used in traditional Korean and Chinese medicine.

Cellulite, tired legs, premenstrual period, menopause, and obesity are examples of situations and stages in women's lives in which water retention occurs quite frequently.

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract is a natural ingredient obtained by applying bespoke enzymatic treatment able to reduce the molecular dimension of the Indian fig polysaccharide to enhance the effectiveness of these macr

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is a hydro-dispersible ester based on Babacu (Babassu) oil. It is also known under the trade name Hydramazon Oleifera.

Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is a hydroactive emollient that reduces skin defatting from surfactant systems.

Orchid (Orchis Mascula) was once a popular nutritious drink found in cafes on London's Fleet Street.

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is a rice bran oil, a clear yellow to amber oily liquid. It is a good source of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, vitamins, unsaponifiables (3.5%), and other skin-nourishing compounds. It is an excellent ingredient for the treatment of dry and flaky skin.

Oryza Sativa Bran Wax is a natural pale yellow colored ester wax in the form of flakes, suitable for producing emulsions, lipsticks, and chewing gum. Its dropping point is about 78 - 84°C; acid value - 2-10 mg KOH /g; and saponification value 70-90 mg KOH/g.

Oryza Sativa Extract is a clear liquid, a natural ingredient derived from the “essence” of rice. It provides just what thirsty skin needs- substances known to be part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor of the skin. Corneometer tests proved it.

Oryzanol (γ-Oryzanol) is a white or off-white crystalline powder with a characteristic odor derived from rice bran.

The ricegrass, Oryzopisis miliciea – a common white rice, is grown in southern India. The grasses are planted in the early spring and harvested every three weeks throughout the summer. Freshly harvested plants are extracted in water and purified.

Ozonized Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate is manufactured using fermentation biotechnology in which yeast is fed a nutrient media essential for the development of Baker's yeast.

Pal-KT (Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7) is the shortest matrikine lipo-peptide with anti-aging action that repeats the part of the sequence (palmitoyl-lysine-threonine) of the famous Matrixyl™ pentapeptide (Pal-KTTKS) and exhibits similar properties, boosting extracellular matrix (ECM) components producti