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UNCARYL

UNCARYL is a hydro soluble botanical extract obtained from select stem bark of tropical tree Uncaria tomentosa Wild (“Cat’s claw”) which grows in the Peruvian forest. This plant is a large, woody vine that derives its name from hook-like thorns that grow along the vine that resemble the claws of a cat.

INCI Name: Uncaria Tomentosa Extract

Functions: Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Preservative-free

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, ECOCERT GREENLIFE, ISO 14001, ISO 22716, ISO 9001, Organic Certified

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant Properties, Free Radical Scavenging, Good Oxidative Stability, Oxidation Protection, Regenerating, Repairing, Skin Protection, Stimulates Immune System, UV Protection

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

It is a botanical active ingredient complex from Peruvian Rainforest ancient plants.
It contains concentrated plant extracts that have anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, skin disorders relief, and cytoprotective properties.

UNCARYL is an organic product. No additives used at the cultivated areas. 100% natural with ECOCERT validation.
Today, there are over 50 components have been identified at Cat’s Claw. Nevertheless, there are 7 main compounds which are responsible for the activity of Uncaryl:

  • Alkaloids of oxindolic group
  • Quinovic Acid (Glycosides)
  • Polyhydroxilates Diterpenes
  • Proanthocyanidins
  • Catequines, Tannins and β-sitosterol

Some of the cosmetic actions of Uncaryl are such as: Antioxidant, acting against free-radicals, which will accelerate skin aging process, nutritive, regenerative, and it helps reducing acne problems.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Use Level
3-5%
Cosmetic Use
  • Anti-inflammatory action
  • Promotes inmune system
  • Anti-oxidant effect
  • Inhibition of lipase lipoprotein

Properties

Soluble in
Water

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Properties

Anti-inflammatory Action:

  • Effect of β sitosterol, stigmasterol and campestrol, well know by its anti-inflammatory actions.
  • Effect of the new phyto-chemicals founded recently at this plant: Quinovic acid glycosides- reduction up to 33% inflammation.
  • Suppression of transcriptors of inflammatory mediators.

Anti-Celulitis properties:

  • On adipocyte cultures, it inhibits the lipase lipoprotein (LPL). This enzyme breaks down large molecules of fat to facilitate their storage at the adipocytes.

Anti-oxidant properties:

  • The phenolic compounds, like flavonoids, phenolic acid, diterpenes and tannins, are the main responsible for the high antioxidant activity of Uncaryl.
  • Using the DPPH (1,1-Diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) method it has been demonstrated the protective action of Uncaria tomentosa against the cytotoxicity caused by UV radiation.

Cobiosa Uncaryl Product Characteristics