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PENTAVITIN®

Function: Moisturizing Agent, Protective Agent

Feel deep hydration for 72 hours. PENTAVITIN® is a skin-identical carbohydrate complex with both ECOCERT approval and NATRUE certification. Through its unique binding mechanism with the skin, it ensures instant deep hydratation for 72 hours. PENTAVITIN® strengthens and protects skin and scalp, providing strong improvements of skin comfort and appearance. Particularly suitable for dry and itchy skin. For rinse-off and leave-on products. PENTAVITIN® is a clear, yellowish to slightly amber colored, slightly viscous liquid. 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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DSM D-Biotin

Function: Restoring Agent

DSM D-Biotin (vitamin B7) improves the quality of keratin structures and hence has a positive effect on fine and brittle hair and nails. Although biotin gained its key reputation in hair-loss products, a combination of biotin and STAY-C® 50 (patent granted) also demonstrated significant synergies in skin care, where it reduced age spots and evened the skin tone. 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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TILAMAR® Quat 2240

Function: Foam Booster, Conditioner

Today, people expect hair care products to offer perceivable benefits for an ultimate look and feel that meet their daily beauty aspirations. TILAMAR® Quat 2240 provides deep conditioning with a weightless feel and can be readily formulated for clear shampoos. Its deep conditioning performance is based on superior sensorial properties, delivering a soft feel to both wet and dry hair. This polymer hair care ingredient is particularly suitable for shampoos, including products for ethnic hair care, designed to deliver tangible and visible benefits.

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DSM Vitamin A Palmitate 1.0 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. Vitamin A Palmitate 1.0 MIU/g is vitamin A palmitate adjusted to 1.0 MIU/g by dilution with peanut oil. Contains dl-α-tocopherol as an antioxidant. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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DSM PHYTANTRIOL

Function: Conditioner

Synonyms: 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-1,2,3-hexadecanetriol

The time-tested hair secret to repair, enhance, and protect. - from root to tip. PHYTANTRIOL is a unique active for skin care and hair care applications. Hair care studies demonstrated its efficacy to increase deposition of panthenol, ethyl-panthenol, and keratin amino acids, and to provide benefits for normal and damaged hair, after single as well as cumulative applications. Phytantriol significantly improves water retention, strengthens damaged hair, and visibly prevents color-wash- out. Phytantriol is a colorless to light yellow, viscous liquid. 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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DSM ARGAN OIL

Function: Re-Fatting Agent, Softener, Hair Straightening Agent, Nourishing Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Emollient, Skin Barrier Protectant

Nourishment and shine from the Tree of life. ARGAN OIL is obtained from the kernels of the endemic argan tree (Argania Spinosa kernel oil) and is ECOCERT and NATRUE organic certified. It contains 80% unsaturated fatty acids and is exceptionally rich in natural tocopherols, phenols, phenolic acid, and carotenes. ARGAN OIL helps to protect and restore skin functions, providing suppleness and softness, for nourishing and protecting formulas. DSM ARGAN OIL is virgin, deodorized and supplied as clear, low odored, yellow colored oil. 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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LIPOGARD

Function: Skin Barrier Protectant

The most efficient manner to protect the skin from lipid peroxidation. By combining the benefit of Q10 & Vitamin E. LIPOGARD consists of a balanced ratio of coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E acetate in a carrier oil. LIPOGARD restores the lipid barrier and guarantees full cell membrane functionality. In addition, it strengthens cell viability by increasing cellular ATP production and prevents collagen degradation by inhibiting MMP-1 expression. It makes the skin look and feel firmer, softer, and well-toned. LIPOGARD is a clear, orange colored, slightly viscous oily 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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DSM Vitamin A Palmitate 1.7 MIU/g (BHA/BHT)

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, stabilized with BHA/BHT. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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DSM ALLANTOIN

Function: Soothing Agent, Smoothing Agent, Restoring Agent, Protective Agent, Anti-Irritant, Anti-Aging Agent

ALLANTOIN improves skin moisture retention providing a smoothing effect. In addition, it is an effective anti-irritant and protecting agent for the skin, and is therefore an ideal addition to anti-aging products, to help minimize the appearance of aging and skin damage. Due to this multifunctionality, ALLANTOIN is broadly used in a wide range of beauty care application, including skin care, toiletries, sun care and hair care products. Allantoin is a white to off-white, practically odorless, crystalline powder. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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DSM HYALURONIC ACID-BT

Function: Smoothing Agent, Humectant

Experience immediate skin revival. HYALURONIC ACID-BT is a pure, biotechnologically manufactured, sodium hyaluronate. The high molecular mass un-branched polymer belongs to the group of glycosaminoglycans with a molecular mass of about 1.6 MDa. HYALURONIC ACID-BT binds tremendous amounts of moisture to skin, delivering an outstanding tactile experience and skin revival immediately after application. This ECOCERT approved active provides excellent hydration capacity for perfectly moisturized skin and improves skin smoothness, elasticity and freshness. HYALURONIC ACID-BT is a white to off white, fine granulated powder. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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DSM Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Function: Anti-Dandruff Agent, Scalp Oil Control Agent

Vitamin B6 may stimulate the healthy-looking appearance of hair and contributes to the efficacy of anti-dandruff products. Topical vitamin B6 appears to reduce sebum levels and limit the area of oily spots. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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ALPAFLOR® IMPERATORIA AO

Function: Anti-Inflammatory, Healing Agent

The magic plant for younger looking skin through reepithelialization care. ALPAFLOR® IMPERATORIA AO, produced from the alpine plant Peucedanum ostruthium, is ALPAFLOR®'s magic plant for younger-looking skin. With its outstanding, in-vitro proven, reepithelialization properties, this alpine extract is the ideal active ingredient for all types of regenerating formulations, such as night, after-sun or stretch-mark care. It is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® IMPERATORIA AO is a clear to slightly opalescent, amber to brown colored, slightly viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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DSM Vitamin A Acetate 1.5 MIU/g

Function: Anti-Aging Agent, Bleaching Agent, Conditioner

Corrects and renews to restore great looking skin. Retinol (vitamin A alcohol), and its esters such as vitamin A acetate, 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. Vitamin A Acetate 1.5 MIU/g is vitamin A acetate adjusted to 1.5 MIU/g by dilution with peanut oil. Contains dl-α-tocopherol as an antioxidant. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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DSM SERICIN

Function: Anti-Wrinkle Agent

Creating a silky skin cocoon. SERICIN is a solution of the glycoprotein sericin. It is isolated from natural silk produced by the silk worm Bombyx mori. The unique silk protein SERICIN has strong affinity to keratin. It forms a highly substantive, protective anti-wrinkle film on the skin surface, imparting an immediate, long-lasting, smooth, silky feeling that even persists after a showering. Skin water loss and irritation are reduced. SERICIN is a yellowish-brown aqueous solution. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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HYASOL PF

Function: Smoothing Agent, Humectant

Experience immediate skin revival. HYASOL PF is an aqueous solution of a high molecular mass hyaluron polymer of about 1.6 MDa. HYASOL PF delivers an outstanding tactile experience and skin revival immediately after application. It provides excellent hydration capacity for perfectly moisturized skin and improves skin smoothness, elasticity and freshness. HYASOL PF is a clear to slightly opalescent, colorless, viscous 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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IRICALMIN PF

Function: Soothing Agent, Restoring Agent, Healing Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Anti-Irritant

Multi-functional biopolymer complex. IRICALMIN PF is a biopolymer complex containing wheat germ, yeast extract, sodium hyaluronate, and panthenol. IRICALMIN PF relaxes UV-induced skin irritation, soothes skin after shaving and depilation, maintains skin elasticity, and supports skin moisturization. Enhanced regeneration of protective lipids has additionally been shown. IRICALMIN PF is clear to slightly opalescent, yellowish liquid. 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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DSM Ethyl Panthenol

Function: Moisturizing Agent

Synonyms: (+)-N-(3-ethoxypropyl)-2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyramide, (2R)-N-(3-ethoxypropyl)-2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutanamide, (R)-panthenyl ethyl ether

The gold standard moisturizer for hair care. Ethyl Panthenol is a colorless viscous liquid mostly used in hair care for its binding properties which enable it to coat and seal the hair, lubricating the shaft, and making the hair appear shiny. 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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TILAMAR® OP 40

Function: Opacifier

ONE-FOR-ALL with improved long term stability. TILAMAR® OP 40 is an opacifier, used for creating opacified hair formulations with a creamy and nourishing body structure in various product forms and application segments. The product displays excellent performance in low viscosity systems, as well as in cationic and anionic formulations. Salt stability, formulation compatibility, and overall robustness in long-term stability in cationic formulation systems are all improved. TILAMAR® OP 40 is a white to light-greenish water-based emulsion copolymer of styrene and methacrylic acid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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DSM Vitamin A Palmitate/M 1.0 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. Vitamin A Palmitate/M 1.0 MIU/g is vitamin A palmitate adjusted to 1.0 MIU/g by dilution with medium-chain triglycerides. Contains dl-α-tocopherol as an antioxidant. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.

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HYDROLASTAN PF

Function: Protective Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Conditioner, Anti-Aging Agent

A natural animal based scleroprotein with high affinity and substantivity to skin. HYDROLASTAN PF is a solution of hydrolyzed elastin, obtained by enzymatic degradation of bovine ligaments. HYDROLASTAN PF provides a natural protein layer of protection against environmental factors, leading to improved elasticity of the skin. HYDROLASTAN PF is a clear, light yellow to amber colored, non-viscous solution. 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.