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REGU®-AGE PF
Function: Anti-Puffing Agent
Visibly reduces dark circle and eye puffiness. REGU®-AGE PF is an aqueous solution of specially purified soy and rice peptides, and yeast- derived superoxide dismutase. REGU®-AGE PF is a unique complex that protects and strengthens the delicate skin around the eyes. It visibly reduces the appearance of dark circles and eye puffiness. Clinical studies confirm an improvement in the skin texture of 30%-plus in just four weeks. REGU®-AGE PF is a yellowish to amber colored, clear to turbid solution. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM Niacinamide PC
Function: Soothing Agent, Smoothing Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Blue Light Filter, Skin Barrier Protectant, Anti-Pollution Agent, Anti-Aging Agent
For flawless, resilient skin and a radiant complexion. Niacinamide PC (vitamin B3) is a special cosmetic proprietary grade supplied by DSM, which has a guaranteed low level of residual nicotinic acid to address any concerns about unpleasant skin sensations. Niacinamide PC is a building block in cosmetic formulations. Its main benefits include blemish care (blemish-free, shine-free, refined skin appearance), UV- and blue-light-stressed skin care (skin tone, damage caused by light), and enhanced functionality of the skin barrier. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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STAY-C® 50
Function: Lightening Agent, Skin Barrier Protectant, Antioxidant, Anti-Aging Agent
The all-round beauty solution for skin so beautiful it glows. STAY-C® 50 is a vitamin C derivative with superior stability in formulations compared to straight ascorbic acid. STAY-C® 50 is a powerful antioxidant and multi-talented active, addressing almost every skin care concern from acne to UV damage. STAY-C® 50 is an approved quasi-drug active ingredient for whitening products in Japan. 3D-skin-model and in-vivo studies have demonstrated its intense skin lightening activity. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALPAFLOR® ALP-SEBUM CB
Function: Prebiotic, Sebum Regulator, Anti-Inflammatory
ALPAFLOR® -ALP-SEBUM CB, our sustainable, organic prebiotic to reduce skin oiliness and balance the microbiome. It moderates sebum production, the main cause of oily skin, by inhibiting the key enzyme 5-α-reductase. New studies show that this skin active not only helps reduce sebum levels but also strongly modulates the key bacteria on all facial areas, restoring skin's healthy appearance. Thanks to 3D facial color mapping, we can show that sebum distribution is more complex than just the T-zone – which goes to show that when it comes to targeting oily skin, what’s needed is an effective all-rounder ingredient! In our new study, we’ve demonstrated that the organic skin care active ingredient ALPAFLOR® ALP-SEBUM CB helps reduce sebum levels on all facial areas after 4 weeks, leaving skin less oily and more mattified.
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DSM DL-α-Tocopheryl Acetate
Function: Moisturizing Agent, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant to create and protect alluring skin every day. DL-α-Tocopherol Acetate is synthetic vitamin E acetate. Vitamin E is a building block in cosmetic formulations: it has proven antioxidant effects, enhances moisturization and strengthens the skin barrier. Vitamin E helps to counteract the appearance of inflammation linked to oxidative processes through downregulation of its mediators. As one of the most powerful oil-soluble antioxidants and free-radical scavengers available today, Vitamin E plays a crucial role in oxidative regeneration of skin exposed to stressors. The Life Cycle Assessment1 (LCA) of vitamin E production has confirmed that the DSM production method generates up to 85% less particulate matter and uses up to 60% less non-renewable energy resulting in 74% potential CO2 saving (versus carbide and coal-based production) making DSM’s Quali E the most sustainable synthetic form on the market.
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DSM Mixed Tocopherols 95
Function: Preservative
Antioxidant to create and protect alluring skin every day. Mixed Tocopherols 95 is mostly used to stabilize oxygen-sensitive ingredients in formulations. It contains É‘-Tocopherol at 0-15%, β-Tocopherol at < 5%,γ-Tocopherol at 55-75%, and δ-Tocopherol at 20-30%. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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REGU®-FADE
Function: Brightening Agent
The most effective solution for noticeably brighter skin. REGU®-FADE is a nature-identical, pure trans-resveratrol that offers multifunctional, excellent skin lightening properties for radiant and youthful-looking skin. REGU®-FADE visibly brightens skin within two weeks. Gene expression studies have proved that REGU®-FADE reduces skin pigmentation via a multiple target mechanism. REGU®-FADE is an off-white to beige powder. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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BeauPlex® VH
Function: Lightening Agent, Protective Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Firming Agent, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory
All-in-one vitamin compound for successful skin care products. Our BeauPlex® VH blend is an all-in-one vitamin compound containing vitamins B3, B5, B6, C and E - all vitamins which are known to have a beneficial and protective effect on the skin and the scalp, and to strengthen the hair. BeauPlex® VH consists of niacinamide, calcium D-pantothenate, sodium ascorbyl phospate (STAY-C® 50), dl-α-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E acetate), and pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) on the carriers maltodextrin, sodium starch octenylsuccinate and silica. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DISMUTIN® PF
Function: Anti-Inflammatory
Helps to delay accelerated skin aging. DISMUTIN® PF is an aqueous solution of biotechnologically produced, highly purified superoxide dismutase (SOD) from Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is a human-identical SOD with outstanding anti-inflammatory activity. It inactivates free oxygen radicals, minimizes formation of inflammation, and protects cell membranes. DISMUTIN® PF is a clear to slightly opalescent, slightly green solution. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM Ascorbic Acid Fine Powder
Function: Skin Barrier Protectant, Antioxidant
DSM Ascorbic Acid Fine Powder - also known as L-ascorbic acid - is straight vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage. It reduces the appearance of age spots and supports a brighter, more radiant skin.. Ascorbic Acid is available in various granulometries. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM Ascorbic Acid Ultra Fine Powder
Function: Skin Barrier Protectant, Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid Ultra Fine Powder - also known as L-ascorbic acid - is straight vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage. It reduces the appearance of age spots and supports a brighter, more radiant skin.. Ascorbic Acid is available in various granulometries. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALL-Q (Coenzyme Q10) plus
Function: Restoring Agent, Smoothing Agent, Antioxidant
The most efficient manner to protect the skin from lipid peroxidation by combining the benefit of Q10 & Vitamin E. ALL-Q® plus (coenzyme Q10) consists of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E acetate in a cosmetic carrier oil. ALL-Q® plus is the ideal active ingredient for several key applications such as skin protection formulas (sun care, environmental stress), regenerating products (night creams or eye creams) to smooth the appearance of wrinkles, and energizing lotions. ALL-Q® plus is a clear, reddish liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALPAFLOR® ARTEMISIA AO
Function: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Aging Agent
Artemis' elixir for natural anti-oxidative cosmetics. ALPAFLOR® ARTEMISIA AO, produced from the rare alpine plant Artemisia umbelliformis, is rich in phenolic acids, tannins and flavonoids and is therefore a great solution for natural anti-oxidative cosmetics. With its significant, in-vitro proven, protective anti-oxidative efficacy, this alpine extract is suitable for any skin care formulation. It is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® ARTEMISIA AO is a clear to slightly opalescent, yellow to brown colored, slightly viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALPAFLOR® SAMBUCUS AO
Function: Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Astringent
The astringent solution for well-being formulations. ALPAFLOR® SAMBUCUS AO, produced from the alpine plant Sambucus nigra, is ALPAFLOR®'s preferred astringent solution for wellness cosmetics. With its capacity, proven in vitro, to reduce VEGF biosynthesis, this alpine extract is the ideal active ingredient for all types of formulations to protect against the appearance of puffiness and heavy legs. It is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® SAMBUCUS AO is a clear to slightly opalescent, yellow to brown colored, slightly viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM DL-α-Tocopherol
Function: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant to create and protect alluring skin every day. DL-α-Tocopherol is synthetic vitamin E. Vitamin E is a building block in cosmetic formulations: it has proven antioxidant effects, enhances moisturization and strengthens the skin barrier. Vitamin E helps to counteract the appearance of inflammation linked to oxidative processes through downregulation of its mediators. As one of the most powerful oil-soluble antioxidants and free-radical scavengers available today, Vitamin E plays a crucial role in oxidative regeneration of skin exposed to stressors. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM Vitamin A Palmitate 1.7 MIU/g (tocopherol)
Function: Antioxidant, Smoothing Agent, Anti-Aging Agent
Corrects and renews to restore great looking skin. Retinol (vitamin A alcohol), and its esters such as vitamin A palmitate, play an important role in a variety of biological processes in skin such as growth, proliferation, and differentiation. They are considered as gold standards in anti-aging. Pure vitamin A palmitate, contains dl-α-tocopherol as an antioxidant. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM Ascorbic Acid Fine Granular
Function: Antioxidant, Skin Barrier Protectant
Ascorbic acid - also known as L-ascorbic acid - is straight vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that protects skin from environmental damage. It reduces the appearance of age spots and supports a brighter, more radiant skin.. Ascorbic Acid is available in various granulometries (see Product Data Sheet). For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® Guard
Function: UV Absorber, UV Protector, UV Stabilizer, Antioxidant
An optimized blend of UV-filters and antioxidant for color protection of cosmetic products. PARSOL® Guard is a technical ingredient used to protect light-sensitive cosmetic products from degradation by UV radiation. It consists of three registered safe UV filters: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Octocrylene, and Tocopherol (dissolved in sunflower oil). PARSOL® Guard is a slightly viscous, clear liquid. This product is soluble in oils, ethanol, and other alcohols; however, it is insoluble in water. It is used as a stabilizer in cosmetic preparations only. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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REGU®-SEB
Function: Sebum Regulator
Balances and mattifies oily skin to unveil a natural look. REGU-SEB® is an oily complex consisting of polyphenol-rich fractions from the fruits of the North America saw palmetto, together with South American sesame seeds, in a Moroccan argan kernel oil base. REGU-SEB® balances and mattifies oily skin to unveil a natural look, by regulating the production of sebum to a normal level, based on 5α-reductase inhibition. REGU-SEB® is a clear, yellowish to orange colored, slightly viscous, oily liquid solution. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM D-α-Tocopheryl Acetate
Function: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant to create and protect alluring skin every day. D-α-Tocopheryl Acetate is a vitamin E acetate from a natural source. Vitamin E is a building block in cosmetic formulations. It has proven antioxidant effects, enhances moisturization and strengthens the skin barrier. Vitamin E helps to counteract the appearance of inflammation linked to oxidative processes through downregulation of its mediators. As one of the most powerful oil-soluble antioxidants and free-radical scavengers available today, vitamin E plays a crucial role in oxidative regeneration of skin exposed to stressors. The Life Cycle Assessment1 (LCA) of vitamin E production has confirmed that the DSM production method generates up to 85% less particulate matter and uses up to 60% less non-renewable energy resulting in 74% potential CO2 saving (versus carbide and coal-based production) making DSM’s Quali E the most sustainable synthetic form on the market.
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DSM Vitamin A Palmitate 1.7 MIU/g
Function: Smoothing Agent, Anti-Aging Agent
Synonyms: All-trans-retinyl palmitate
Corrects and renews to restore great looking skin. Retinol (vitamin A alcohol), and its esters such as vitamin A palmitate, play an important role in a variety of biological processes in skin such as growth, proliferation, and differentiation. They are considered as gold standards in anti-aging. Pure vitamin A palmitate, no formulation aid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALPAFLOR® BUDDLEJA AO
Function: Antioxidant, Anti-Aging Agent
ALPAFLOR's DNA bodyguard. ALPAFLOR® BUDDLEJA AO, produced from the alpine plant Buddleja davidii, is ALPAFLOR®'s DNA bodyguard. Rich in phenylethanoids, flavonoids, and iridoids, this alpine extract is the active ingredient of choice for helping to prevent the appearance of aging. It is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® BUDDLEJA AO is a clear to slightly opalescent, brown to dark brown colored, slightly viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALPAFLOR® MARRUBIUM AO
Function: Anti-Inflammatory
ALPAFLOR®'s solution for sensitive and stressed skin. ALPAFLOR® MARRUBIUM AO, produced from the alpine plant Marrubium vulgare, is ALPAFLOR®'s solution for irritated and stressed skin. With its capacity, proven in vitro, to reduce histamine production, this alpine extract protects skin against reactions induced by UV radiation. It is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® MARRUBIUM AO is a clear to slightly opalescent, yellow to brown colored, slightly viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALPAFLOR® NECTAPURE PF
Function: Moisturizing Agent, Anti-Pollution Agent, Anti-Aging Agent
Moisturizing and protective complex against city stress. ALPAFLOR® NECTAPURE PF, produced from the alpine plants Buddleja davidii and Thymus vulgaris, is ALPAFLOR®'s protective and moisturizing complex that shields skin against city stress. With its in-vitro proven, outstanding protective effect against ozone and its in-vivo demonstrated moisturizing properties, this alpine extract is the ideal active ingredient for formulations to protect against city stress and for antipollution treatments. It is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® NECTAPURE PF is a clear to slightly opalescent, brown colored, slightly viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ELHIBIN® PF
Function: Restoring Agent, Anti-Irritant, Anti-Aging Agent
Retains youthful skin elasticity. ELHIBIN® PF is a biological, plant-based proteinase inhibitor system isolated from Soja hispida (Glycine max). ELHIBIN® PF inhibits human leukocyte elastase, a proteinase that plays an essential role in irritation processes and accelerated skin aging. Recommended applications include beauty care products that help to retain a youthful-looking skin, products preventing the loss of skin elasticity, anti-aging products claiming anti-sagging and improved resilience, and sun care products that claim an anti-aging benefit. ELHIBIN® PF is a yellowish to amber liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALPAFLOR® SCUTELLARIA CB
Function: Anti-Inflammatory, Protective Agent, Antioxidant, Soothing Agent
ALPAFLOR® SCUTELLARIA CB is a sustainable plant extract from aerial part of an unique alpine species Scutellaria Alpina. ALPAFLOR® SCUTELLARIA CB targets multiple steps in the skin inflammation process. Thanks to its strong antioxidant properties, ALPAFLOR® SCUTELLARIA CB captures free radicals helps to reduce skin inflammation by acting on GABAb (gamma-butyric acid b) receptors and by stimulation of the beta-endorphin release. The effect is a stronger, healthier skin barrier with reduced pain and burning sensations. This bioactive ingredient is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement.
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ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB
Function: Antioxidant, Anti-Hair Loss Agent, Anti-Greying
ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB is a Leontopodium alpinum ‘Helvetia’ extract cultivated at 3,000 m altitude in the swiss alps, ensuring a maximum content of active compounds such as leontopodic acid. There it has to contend with extremes of temperature, making Edelweiss an expert in self-protection. It supports the skin’s crucial protective barrier, enhancing its resistance to external stress factors and providing an ultimate skin sensation. This product is preservative-free and based on vegetal glycerin. It is COSMOS, NATRUE organic certified and Fair Trade certified according to the Fair For Life standard.
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DSM Retinol CB 50
Function: Anti-Aging Agent
DSM Retinol CB 50 is a new grade of retinol that’s more sustainable and free of both BHA and BHT. The solvent (polysorbate) from fossil sources has been replaced by a naturally derived mixture of alkanes, and the most potent antioxidant version of tocopherols, the natural mixed tocopherols, was added to protect the retinol. Retinol offers the most effective anti-aging care for a smooth and youthful appearance and is useful in formulations that address anti-wrinkle, even skin tone, age spots, skin resculpting and smoothing, and slimming and body sculpting.
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PREREGEN® PF
Function: Anti-Aging Agent, Anti-Pollution Agent, Anti-Irritant
Unique active complex to protect skin from external pollution. PREREGEN® PF contains a unique mixture of botanically derived peptides and biotechnologically produced oxido reductases. This unique complex shows free radical neutralization and elastase-inhibiting properties, as well as anti-ozone activity. PREREGEN® PF therefore helps to minimize the effects of accelerated aging of the skin caused by stress factors such as ozone, pollution and UV irritation. PREREGEN® PF is a pale yellow, slightly opalescent liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM Folic acid
Function: Anti-Aging Agent
Synonyms: Folacin, N-Pteroyl-L-Glutamic Acid, PGA, Pteroyl-L-Glutamic Acid, Pteroyl-L-Monoglutamic Acid, Pteroylglutamic Acid, Pteroylmonoglutamic Acid, Vitamin M
Powers cell renewal and prevention of DNA damage. Folic acid (vitamin B9) is a powerful active in skin and sun care, with the ability to fight photoaging as well as general signs of aging. It slows premature skin aging by stimulating skin cells such as fibrobroblasts, while preventing DNA damage at the same time. Part of the QUALI® family of ingredients that meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, traceability, and sustainability, DSM Folic Acid is the ideal clean label addition to topical personal care solutions. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.