BEAUACTIVE® is a high-purity, sustainable hydroxystearic acid that visibly reduces the appearance of facial pores and age spots, resulting in improved and younger-looking skin after the age of 30. It is manufactured using green technology and is Halal compliant (free from porcine and alcohol, though not certified). Moreover, it does not contain any intentionally added substances that are regulated or listed as preservatives.

INCI Name: Hydroxystearic Acid

Functions: Anti-Aging Agent, Pore Minimizing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Biotechnology, Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Alcohol-free, BSE-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Not Tested on Animals, Porcine-free, Preservative-free, Sustainable, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, Halal, IECIC (China), NaTrue, REACH (Europe)

Benefit Claims: After-Sun Repair, Age & Dark Spot Reduction, Anti-Aging, Blemish Control, Collagen Boosting, Conditioning, High Purity, Pigmentation Reduction, Pore Reduction, Pore Refining, Promotes Youthful Skin, Rejuvenating, Restoring, Skin Protection, Toning, UV Protection, Wrinkle Prevention

Safety Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
106-14-9
EC No.
203-366-1

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • High purity, sustainable Hydroxystearic acid
  • Manufactured using green technology
  • Activates the master cell regulator PPARα in vitro
  • Strong Collagen I and III stimulation ex vivo
  • Prevents UV-induced expression of MMP-1 ex vivo
  • Reduces formation of UV-induced sunburn cells ex vivo
  • Reduces UV stress marker p53 ex vivo
Key Attributes
  • Visibly reduces the appearance of conspicuous facial pores
  • Visibly reduces the appearance of age spot
  • Makes skin look younger and improves appearance after the age of 30

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
0.01
Mode Of Action

DSM researchers discovered that, in vitro, BEAUACTIVE® activates the master cell regulator PPARα which triggers multi-target effects for better skin. Upon UVB stress BEAUACTIVE® hinders the production of both sunburn cells and the stress marker p53 which can increase skin pigmentation. BEAUACTIVE® also helps the skin to make more collagen, a key structural factor in the prevention of conspicuous facial pores.

Multi-Target Mode of Action
  1. In the in silico model, BEAUACTIVE® docks into PPARα, a master cell regulator whose activation influences multiple targets.
  2. BEAUACTIVE® improves cell protection by reducing the production of UV-induced sunburn cells.
  3. BEAUACTIVE® decreases UV stress marker p53 leading to reduced production of melanin. It is therefore effective at correcting age spots.
  4. BEAUACTIVE® decreases UV-induced MMP expression and increases Collagen I and III to help in the reduction of conspicuous facial pores.

BEAUACTIVE® - Multi-Target Mode of Action

Properties

Physical Form
Insoluble in
Water
Soluble in
Cosmetic Emollients

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

In vivo

Eight-week placebo-controlled, double blind study

  • 37 volunteers (aged 38–65, mean 53.4 yrs) received product with 1% BEAUACTIVE®
  • 38 volunteers (aged 34–65, mean 54.4 yrs) received the placebo formulation
  • Volunteers had to apply their respective test formulation to the wholeface twice daily (mornings and evenings) for 8 weeks
  • The assessment methods used were: 1. High resolution photo (VISIA CR) and 2. Image analysis (pores and age spots)

Reduction of segmented pore surfaces (blue)

BEAUACTIVE® - Test Data

Reduction of selected age spot (cross-polarized images)

Selected age spot of Subject #20 treated with 1% BEAUACTIVE®

BEAUACTIVE® - Test Data - 1

 

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 Months