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.

Triticum Vulgare Protein is a high molecular weight protein fraction received from soft wheat. Thanks to its film-forming and mechanical "lifting" properties, wheat protein provides a noticeable instant protective and anti-aging effect.

Triticum Vulgare Seed Extract is a natural extract of wheat grain with anti-aging, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains ceramides, which are similar to skin's ceramides 3 and 6.

Triundecanoin (Glyceryl Triundecanoate) is a triglyceride derived from esterification undecanoic acid and glycerine. Fully refined and deodorized, it is a clear liquid with a neutral odor and excellent stability.

Rich in polyphenols from the Indian Cress flower, Tropaeolum Majus Flower Extract, thanks to its anti-tyrosinase activity, facilitates the reduction of aging spots intensity and leads to a lighter skin tone.

White truffle (Tuber Magnatum), a hypogeum fungus known since the mist of time and greatly appreciated for its culinary uses, is the rarest variety of truffles as it grows in some extremely limited areas in Italy. In nature, truffles attract animals using volatile compounds.

Uncaria Tomentosa Extract is an active ingredient obtained from the bark of the tropical woody vine called Cat's Claw, a species of Uncaria found in South America.

Make the skin particularly soft, prevent it from dehydrating, have a hygroscopic effect and refine the structure of the skin.
Moisturizes the skin, smooths, and relieves itching. As one of the most critical soluble substances of the stratum corneum, urea is of increasing importance in dermatological therapy and cosmetics.
Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic Triterpene obtained and purified from Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) leaves. This natural has a shallow toxicity index and is a perfect ingredient for organic anti-aging formulations with outstanding results.

Topically, Bilberry (Vaccinium Myrtillus) extract has been used as a natural astringent with germicidal action. It is said to be excellent for treating eczema and dry skin.

Valerian (Valeriana Officinalis) is regarded as a calmative in nervousness and hysteria and has been used for at least 1000 years. Many valerian products, often in combination with other sedatives of plant origin, are produced, marketed, and widely utilized in Europe.

Vanilla (Vanilla Planifolia) has been commercially extracted to yield Vanilla extracts that are used in flavors, baking, chocolate making, soft drinks, pharmaceutical products, liqueurs, candies, etc., as well as perfumery and soap making.

Vegetable Amino Acids is a general name for grain protein (from Soy, Wheat, Maize, and Barley) hydrolyzates obtained by complete enzymatic or chemical hydrolyzation. Usually, it is a solution, a clear colorless to pale yellow liquid with a slight odor.

Vegetable Oil (Olus oil) is a nonionic vegetable-derived blend of fatty alcohols and triglycerides that provides excellent stability and is very easy to use. It is a natural body and alternative for paraffines in lotions and creams.

Vigna Aconitifolia seed extract offers all the effects of retinol without the drawbacks: a scientifically proven efficacy, and a similar mechanism of action.

Lesser Periwinkle (Vinca Minor) is native to the Mediterranean region and may also be indigenous in more northern parts of Europe. It is grown as a groundcover plant in gardens.

Vinyl Caprolactam/Vp/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer is a Polyvinylcaprolactam derivative for alcohol-free styling products as a water-soluble film former. It is substantive to negatively charged surfaces, such as hair.

The genus name viola is derived from the Greek word for 'lone.' Legend has it that when Jupiter changed his beloved into a white heifer for fear of Juno's jealousy, he caused these flowers to spring forth from the earth as a fitting food for her and gave them her name.

Vitamin B5 is used as a wound-healing accelerator and a moisturizer. It widely used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
Vitamin C also known as L-Ascorbic acid plays a crucial role in human skin. It performs a large number of duties to ensure the radiance, firmness, and youthful look of the skin.
Vitamin E natural antioxidant is extracted from vegetable oils. It was originally extracted from wheat germ oil, but now most of the natural vitamin E comes from soy or sunflower seeds.

Vitis Vinifera vine sap contains a balanced mix of nourishing compounds including sugars, amino acids, polyphenols, and minerals. It has a stimulating effect on the plant buds, but also revitalizes human skin cells providing energy, building blocks, and essential nutrients.

Wasabia Japonica Root Extract is a water extract of horse radish. It is a super antioxidant, as it induces protective phase II detoxification enzymes.

Watercress (Nasturtium Officinale) was used to treat eye disorders, excess weight, bleeding gums, arthritis, rheumatism, atherosclerosis, kidney and liver disorders, and internal swelling. It is also considered an excellent wash for blemishes and freckles.

The fragrance of the watermelon is said to have a beneficial, enlightening, relaxing, balancing, and above all vitalizing effect. It is said to release happiness hormones in the body and thereby create a cheerful and exhilarant mood.
Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) germ extract is an aqueous liposome dispersion of a fraction containing lipids and carbohydrates, isolated from plants (cereals) and purified.

Wheat Amino Acids is derived by the complete hydrolyzation of wheat protein. Obtained amino acids and remaining short peptides small enough to penetrate the hair and robust sufficient to condition from the inside out!

Wheat Germ Glycerides is a triglyceride fraction of wheat germ oil used as an emollient, refatting, and nourishing agent in skin care applications. It is suitable for organic cosmetics, with a typical usage level of 0.5 to 4%.

Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) germ oil is a heavy, amber oil with a characteristic odor. Triticum Vulgare germ oil is a rich source of vitamins A, E, D and in protein.

Wild Indigo seed extract suppresses cortisol (stress hormone) production up to 70% in dermal keratinocytes and stimulates beta‐endorphin and dopamine (well-being hormones), preserving skin homeostasis.