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Contipro Schizophyllan

Schizophyllan (SCH) is an extracellular polysaccharide of fungus Schizophyllum commune which is able to regulate the response of different types of cells to external stimuli and thus affect their viability and protein synthesis. As a result, it has the very interesting capability of positively influencing the visible effects of skin aging.

INCI Name: Schizophyllan

Functions: Anti-Aging Agent

Ingredient Origin: Biotechnology, Non-Animal Origin

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Environmentally Friendly, Natural, Non-GMO, Organic, Sustainable

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Anti-Pollution, Antioxidant Properties, Hydrating, Prevents UV-Induced Erythema, Skin Barrier, Skin Microbiome, Soothing, Stimulates Immune System, Tewl Reduction, Wrinkle Refinement

Certifications & Compliance: ECOCERT, IECIC (China), ISO 16128, Organic Certified

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
9050-67-3
Source

Cultivation of mycelium of selected Schizophyllum commune strain. Its molecular weight is reduced by special cleavage.

Features & Benefits

Production of Schizophyllan in Contipro
  • Sustainable Biotech Production
    • Made by cultivation of mycelium of selected Schizophyllum commune strain.
  • Enviromental Friendly Production
    • Everything we make is biodegradable.
    • We have our own solar power plant and wastewater treatment plant.
    • Our buildings are heated with residual energy from our production operations.
Additional Advantages of Schizophyllan
  • Boosts immune defense system
  • Increases hydration
  • Supports skin microbiome
  • Reduces Wrinkles
  • Antioxidant properties

Applications & Uses

Compatibility and Processing

Compatible with all widely used cosmetic ingredients. Stable in a broad pH range (3-12). Stable at higher temperatures (80°C) for more than 1 hour.

Recommended Concentration in Final Product

0.01 - 1% of solution.

Properties

Insoluble in
Non-polar solvents
Soluble in
Water
Mechanism of Action

Skin immunity booster. Helps to overcome chronic inflammation. Soothing effect, skin barrier support. Excellent for sensitive skin prone to eczema. Fights ininflam - mageing, reduces wrinkles. Anti-pollution effect, skin microbiome support

Regulatory & Compliance

Natural product

Contipro‘s Schizophyllan has natural index 1 (according to ISO 16128-1:2016 and 16128-2:2017)

Technical Details & Test Data

In Vivo Study by Contipro

Soothing : 11% Reduction Of Erythema

Contipro Schizophyllan - In Vivo Study By Contipro

Skin Barrier : 25% Tewl Reduction Compared To The Placebo

Contipro Schizophyllan - In Vivo Study By Contipro - 1

 

Anti Pollution Study

Anti Pollution : 30% Reduction Of Pollution-induced Inflammation

Contipro Schizophyllan - In Vivo Study By Contipro - 2

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 months