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PEPHA®-AGE
Function: UV Protector, Anti-Aging Agent
Stimulates skin's own defense against sunlight. PEPHA®-AGE is an aqueous extract of the biotechnologically produced green freshwater microalgae Scenedesmus rubescens. Thanks to its unique composition of valuable components including algal monosaccharides, trace elements, and vitamins, PEPHA®-AGE protects the skin against the harmful effects of sunlight, in particular UV and blue light. PEPHA®-AGE is a clear, yellow-brownish to brown liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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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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COLHIBIN PF
Function: Restoring Agent, Protective Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Anti-Aging Agent
Synonyms: Protein Hydrolyzates, Rice, Rice Protein Hydrolyzate
Plant derived collagenase (MMP) inhibitor that protects skin Collagen. COLHIBIN PF consists of purely rice-derived anti-aging peptides. COLHIBIN PF has strong MMP (collagenase) inhibiting properties, protecting the skin against UV-induced premature aging and collagen degradation. COLHIBIN PF is a yellowish to amber liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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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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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 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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OXY 229 PF
Function: Skin Replenishing Agent
Awakens the skin's natural power to revive dull-looking skin. OXY 229 PF is extracted from yeast cultures of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. With its sophisticated mixture of mitochondrial respiration activators, including amino acids, disodium succinate, and the yeast-derived molecules, OXY 229 PF activates tissue regeneration through the significant stimulation of cell respiration. Cell viability and cell turnover are increased, for always youthful-looking skin. OXY 229 PF is a clear yellowish solution. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PEPHA®-TIGHT
Function: Restoring Agent, Firming Agent, Film Former
Choose the fast lane to superior skin tightening. PEPHA®-TIGHT is an aqueous solution of a highly purified, biotechnologically produced extract of the microalgae Nannochloropis oculata, rich in vitamin C and vitamin B12, combined with polysaccharides. Thanks to its unique composition, PEPHA®-TIGHT offers an immediate skin tightening effect, as well as a long-term skin firming benefit. PEPHA®-TIGHT is a yellow to amber, opalescent to turbid, highly viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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REVITALIN® PF
Function: Revitalizing Agent, Restoring Agent, Nourishing Agent
Outsmarts skin's internal clock for youthful, glowing skin. REVITALIN® PF is a combination of specific cytoplasmic and mitochondrial constituents of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae and amino acids: The best from baker's yeast. REVITALIN® PF delivers real benefits by boosting two fundamental bioenergetic processes: glycolysis and mitochondrial respiration. The skin's oxygen content is improved, providing energized, revitalized skin that looks and feels good. REVITALIN® PF is a clear, yellowish, aqueous solution. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE
Function: Brightening Agent
The natural brightener that keeps your skin at its luminous best. ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE is an aqueous complex containing extracts from 7 Swiss alpine plants. It is a natural brightener that keeps the skin at its luminous best. The main active ingredients are flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, and iridoids. It provides skin brightening and even skin tones in cosmetic applications. The product is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® GIGAWHITE is a clear, amber colored, slightly viscous liquid. 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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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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REGU®-SLIM
Function: Anti-Cellulite
The ideal method to re-shape and smooth your body. REGU®-SLIM is a unique, patented multi-action body re-shaping and smoothing complex, for smoothing and tightening the skin. With its capacity, demonstrated in vitro and in vivo, to stimulate lipolysis and reduce the appearance of orange-peel skin, REGU®-SLIM is an innovative fat-cell burner and skin smoother. REGU®-SLIM is a fine, beige, light brown or roseate granulated powder. 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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PEPHA®-CTIVE
Function: Brightening Agent, Revitalizing Agent
Perfect luminous skin with the power of microalgae. PEPHA®-CTIVE is an aqueous extract of the biotechnologically produced microalgae Dunaliella salina, which is known to survive in the extreme environment of salt lakes. Thanks to its composition rich in amino acids, minerals, and carbohydrates, PEPHA®-CTIVE protects and stimulates mitochondria by increasing ATP levels. The skin is reloaded with new energy and its radiance is improved. PEPHA®-CTIVE is a clear, yellowish liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PEPHA®-PROTECT
Function: UV Protector
Powerful bodyguard for naturally protected skin. PEPHA®-PROTECT is an aqueous solution of a standardized watermelon extract, very rich in vitamins, carbohydrates, and amino acids. It harnesses the action of the watermelon to strengthen the natural defenses of human skin. It helps prevent DNA damage in skin cells in two ways: by preventing direct damage from UV light and by inhibiting the release of free radicals induced by UV light. PEPHA®-PROTECT is thus a powerful bodyguard providing tough protection for the skin. PEPHA®-PROTECT is a yellowish liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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REGU®-STRETCH
Function: Restoring Agent
Just relax and forget about stretch marks. REGU®-STRETCH is the combination of panthenol, a patented tripeptide and the extract of the organically grown Swiss Alpine plant horehound (Marrubium vulgare) to protect the skin structure from new stretch marks, and activates the repairing process by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and by reducing the skin inflammation. REGU®-STRETCH is a clear to slightly opalescent, amber colored, viscous solution. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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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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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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PENTACARE-NA PF
Function: Smoothing Agent
A plant-derived superficial tensing solution for your skin. PENTACARE-NA PF is a mixture of galactomannans obtained from seeds of locust bean gum and hydrolyzed proteins isolated from wheat gluten. Through the strong molecular interaction between the two components, this vegetable-based active ingredient forms a visco-elastic film on the skin, helping to smooth the appearance of fine wrinkles and leading to a noticeable skin tightening effect by this plant-based tightener. PENTACARE-NA PF is a clear to slightly opalescent, yellowish, slightly viscous aqueous solution. 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® LINUM AO
Function: Soothing Agent, Anti-Inflammatory
The Alpine irritation soothing solution for natural cosmetics. ALPAFLOR® LINUM AO, produced from the rare alpine plant Linum alpinum, is ALPAFLOR®€˜s solution for soothing cosmetics. With its capacity, proven in vitro, to reduce the ICAM-1 expression induced by inflammatory cytokines, this alpine extract demonstrates calming properties for sensitive, irritated, and dry skin. It is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® LINUM 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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Life’s GLA™ '25' n-6 Oil
Function: Moisturizing Agent, Skin Barrier Protectant
Life's GLA™ '25' n-6 Oil contains at least 23%γ-linolenic acid (GLA) in the form of triglycerides, and is stabilized with dl-α-tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate. Life's GLA™ '25' N-6 Oil is prepared by extraction of oil from seeds of the borage plant (23% GLA). It is naturally rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids with a high GLA content. Overall a younger and smoother appearance of the skin can be achieved with GLA. Life's GLA™ '25' n-6 Oil is a yellowish, oily liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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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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ALPAFLOR® MALVA AO
Function: Soothing Agent, Moisturizing Agent
Moisturizing and soothing care for sensitive skin. ALPAFLOR® MALVA AO, produced from the alpine plant Malva sylvestris and rich in mucilages, polysaccharides, and tannins, provides moisturizing and soothing care for sensitive skin. It is ECOCERT, COSMOS, and NATRUE organic certified, and Fair Trade approved by Ecocert Environnement. ALPAFLOR® MALVA 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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CEPHALIPIN NP 2
Function: Skin Barrier Protectant, Anti-Aging Agent
Helps to improve the function of the barrier. CEPHALIPIN NP 2 is a cereal-derived cephalin fraction, isolated and purified from wheat germ. It helps to restore and maintain the natural barrier function of the stratum corneum, making it particularly suitable for aftershave formulations. CEPHALIPIN NP 2 is a clear to slightly opalescent, yellowish aqueous solution. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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Life’s GLA™ ‘10’ n-6 Oil
Function: Restoring Agent, Nourishing Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Skin Barrier Protectant
Life's GLA™ '10' n-6 Oil contains at least 9%γ-linolenic acid (GLA) in the form of triglycerides, and is stabilized with dl-α-tocopherol and ascorbyl palmitate. Life's GLA™ '10' n-6 Oil is prepared by extraction of oil from seeds of the oenothera plant evening primrose (9% GLA). It is naturally rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids with a high GLA content. Overall a younger and smoother appearance of the skin can be achieved with GLA. Life's GLA™ '10' n-6 Oil is a yellowish, oily liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.