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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Product Background
Preparami® ER is a high-tech cosmetic active 100% natural which protects and repairs stressed and damaged skin. Thanks to its anti-aging protection, it limits premature aging due to stress and pollution.
Preparami® ER is a protective and repairing cosmetic ingredient from Alban Muller’s Research line of tested actives.
This cosmetic ingredient, 100% natural without preservatives, contains a unique Prickly Pear extract stabilized in jojoba oil providing a sensorial feeling, protection against oxidation and soothing properties.
Originally from Mexico, the prickly pear, also called nopal, is a shrubby cactus that grows in warm, dry and rocky environments thanks to its resistant metabolism. Over time, this perennial plant has spread throughout America, the Mediterranean basin, Africa, India and Australia.
The substance extracted from the stems is traditionally used as a poultice to soothe skin inflammations and insect bites.
The Prickly Pear has many medicinal and cosmetic properties.
Several studies have revealed the benefits of Prickly Pear, which may be sourced from different parts of the plant:
- The flower
- The stem
- The fruit
The Protective and repairing cosmetic active ingredient Preparami® ER is an extract of the Prickly Pear Fruit widely known for its antioxidant properties ideal for anti-aging or preventing products before sun exposure.
The stem of the Prickly Pear also possesses moisturizing, soothing and refreshing qualities, which can be used in care for dry and irritated skin, eye contour products and hand and foot creams. The presence of many organic acids in turn provides exfoliating properties ideal for dull and tired skin.
The flower is rich in minerals and brings vitality and elasticity to mature and tired skin.
The prickly pear is used for the following properties:
- Medicinal: antioxidant, digestive, diuretic and hypoglycaemic.
- Cosmetics: anti-aging, anti-stress, anti-pollution, healing, moisturizing and soothing.
- Product Benefits
Preparami® ER is a protective active cosmetic ingredient composed of a unique Prickly Pear extract that repairs and protects the skin from daily stress. More specifically it has:
- Anti-pollution action: Prepares the skin against harsh conditions.
- Cells Defense booster: Conditions the cell by accelerating the synthesis of HSP proteins (Heat Shock Proteins).
- Anti-aging prevention: Anticipates and prevents premature aging given its antioxidant properties.
- Repair: Repairs the skin by stimulating the natural repair process of epidermis.
- Remedial/Regeneration: Like Pearlami it stimulates desmine synthesis for optimal repair of dermis.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.5-2.5%
- Applications
- Protective day creams anti-stress and anti-pollution
- Prevention of premature aging due to environmental stress
- Specific care for hands and lips
- Sun care (before exposure)
Properties
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Appearance
- Oil
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 1.50 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Iodine Number | 75.00 - 95.00 | gI2/100g | — |
| Peroxide Number | max. 20.00 | meqO2/kg | — |
| Refractive Index | 1.464 - 1.468 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity | 0.780 - 0.980 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Efficacy Tests
Preparami® ER has been tested on:
- HSP stimulation in stress conditions: in vitro test
- Reduction of SA-ß-galactosidase marker of aging: in vitro test
- Stimulation of skin repairing factors (PPAR, desmine): ex vivo test
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability