Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Origin
- A proprietary extract of the unique blue-green algae Aphanizomenon flosaquae, DermalRx® KBGA is a combination of naturally occurring moisturizers and skin repair actives with superior bioactivity and bioavailablity for maximal skin nourishing performance.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Benefits & Claims
- Protects against matrix-degrading proteases
- Prevents damage from reactive oxygen species
- Reduces dehydration potential to help hydrate and soothe skin
- Modulates the expression of 10 genes important for youthful and healthy-looking skin, including those instrumental for the structural integrity of the skin barrier
- Provides a nutrient-rich mix of lipids, essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals
- Ideally suited for nourishment and moisturization of dry/damaged and aged skin
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 5%
- Applications
- Anti-aging treatments targeting inhibition of oxidative and proteolytic stress
- Anti-wrinkle products
- Skin nourishing regimens (after sun, aftershave balms, post-peeling, etc.)
- Moisturizing formulations
- Skincare formulas containing actives that can lower skin hydration levels (certain surfactants, benzoyl peroxide, high % of alcohols, certain retinoids, etc.)
- Hair care nourishing formulas (conditioners, leave-in treatments, hair masks, etc.)
- Compatibility and Formulation
- DermalRx® KBGA is compatible with virtually all conventional ingredients used in skincare products. Depending upon the formulation, it may be incorporated by itself or dissolved in a solvent such as a glycol or glycol/water, or blended with other actives in a sub-phase. Ideally, this ingredient should be added to the batch at temperatures below 50°C.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory Information
- This product has not been tested on animals, and our company adheres to the written provisions of such animal rights organizations as Leaping Bunny and Cruelty/Free International.
- This product contains no animal products. It is manufactured using only plant based or synthetically derived (non-animal origin) materials and is thereby declared a Vegan Product.
- All materials used to produce this product are procured using sustainable sourcing practices.
- This product is manufactured in accordance with the current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cosmetics. Furthermore, Biocogent, LLC, and this production facility(ies), are registered as cosmetic manufactures with the FDA.
- REACH compliance: All of the ingredients (substances) used in the manufacture of this product (mixture)are either registered under REACH, or qualify for an Article 2 (low volume of less than 1 metric ton), Annex IV or Annex V exemption, making our product REACH compliant.
- Proposition 65 compliance: Based upon Biocogent LLC’s knowledge of our business operations and chemical formulations, no chemicals listed by the State of California Environmental Protection Agency are used in our products, or as a processing aid for any product manufactured in our facility.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test Data
Protection from Dehydration-Induced Toxicity
When applied to keratinocytes, DermalRx KBGA offers protection from dehydration-induced toxicity of these epidermal cells that are essential for resilient, healthy looking skin.
Safety & Health
- Safety
- Human Repeat Insult Patch Testing (HRIPT) under semi-occlusive conditions indicated that DermalRx® KBGA did not perform as a primary skin irritant or as a primary skin sensitizer when tested neat. Ocular irritation testing predicted that DermalRx® KBGA would be a Minimal/Mild ocular irritant when tested neat.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 18 Months
- Storage Condition
- DermalRx® KBGA should be stored at room temperature in original packaging away from heat and light.