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SYN® STAR
Function: Flattener, Anti-Aging Agent
The global beauty maximizer. SYN® STAR is an innovation based on existing patented peptide technology showed, for the first time, a global anti-aging and mattifying effect in a study on three different skin tones. The enzyme PLOD3 (procollagen-lysine,2-oxoglutarate 5-dioxygenase 3) is known to be important for the stability of intermolecular collagen crosslinks. New in-vitro tests confirmed that SYN® STAR stimulates PLOD3, increasing collagen stability, specifically in mature skin, by a factor of more than 4. SYN® STAR is a clear, colorless to yellowish, viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® 1789
Function: UV Protector, UV Absorber
Synonyms: Avobenzone
PARSOL® 1789 is a very strong and efficient UVA absorber for sunscreen and other skin care formulations. It enables broadband protection when combined with effective UVB filters and can also contribute to SPF. PARSOL® 1789 is an oil-soluble, white to pale yellow powder that must be completely solubilized in formulations. It works with a range of solubilizers including the UVB filters PARSOL® 340, PARSOL® EHS, PARSOL® MCX, and many emollients. PARSOL® 1789 should be photostabilized, for example with PARSOL® 340. This UV filter is approved worldwide.
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PARSOL® HS
Function: UV Absorber, UV Protector, Viscosity Modifier
Synonyms: Ensulizole
A water soluble UVB-filter for dry touch and high SPF formulations. PARSOL® HS is a very effective UVB absorber for water-based sunscreen products like gels or sprays. It provides a strong SPF boost in combination with a wide range of sun filters. This off-white powder is soluble in water after neutralization and compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. It also shows good photostability. Because it leaves the skin feeling dry to the touch, PARSOL® HS is specifically recommended for light-feel day care products and sunscreens. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® MCX
Function: UV Absorber, UV Protector, Solubilizer
An efficient UVB filter with excellent solubilizing properties. PARSOL® MCX (INCI: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) is a strong UVB absorber ideal for water-resistant sunscreen products. This colorless liquid integrates easily into the oil phase of sunscreen formulations, and increases the SPF when combined with other UV filters. PARSOL® MCX is an excellent solubilizer for many solid UV filters including PARSOL® 1789, PARSOL® 5000, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine. This product is approved worldwide. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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SYN® GLOW
Function: Tanning Agent
SYN® GLOW is the unique pentapeptide that partners with skin to reveal its natural sun-kissed tone. It is clinically proven that SYN® GLOW promotes a visible healthy glow in just 5 days, with long lasting result and natural personalized effect. Thanks to its unique mode of action, SYN® GLOW also strengthens skin defenses from within. 100% of volunteers noticed their skin fresher and more revitalized. SYN® GLOW shows good compatibility with main groups of raw materials, is unpreserved, colorless, and odorless. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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SYN® AKE
Function: Anti-Wrinkle Agent
Stop wrinkling - Keep laughing. SYN® AKE is a small, patented, synthetic peptide that helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and laughter lines - fast. As our skin gets older, the number of expression and laughter lines increases, along with crow's feet and forehead wrinkles. SYN® AKE enables the face to relax. It visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines. Thanks to its unique mode of action, SYN® AKE is fast acting and long lasting, with a fully reversible effect. SYN® AKE is a clear, colorless to yellowish, viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® Shield
Function: UV Protector, UV Absorber, UV Stabilizer
Ultra-broad shield in UV. PARSOL® Shield is a photostable broad-spectrum filter which efficiently contributes to UVB and UVA protection across the full range of application forms at low concentrations. PARSOL® Shield demonstrates excellent compatibility with both organic and inorganic UV filters and is readily compatible with other PARSOL® products. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® Max
Function: UV Protector, UV Absorber, Blue Light Filter
From max in UV to blue light. PARSOL® Max is a photostable broad spectrum UV filter which delivers outstanding performance that breaks through the boundaries of UVB and UVA to continue into the blue light spectrum. Available as a ready-to-use dispersion which can be simply added into the water phase or at the end of the emulsion process, PARSOL® Max can be easily combined with all UV filters, in particular others from the PARSOL® portfolio. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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SYN® COLL
Function: Smoothing Agent, Restoring Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Firming Agent, Anti-Aging Agent
Reverse visible signs of photo-aging damage in just 4 weeks. SYN® COLL is a patented, synthetic tripeptide that helps slow down the skin aging process. It mimics the body's own mechanism, simultaneously boosting collagen production and protecting against collagen degradation. A new efficacy study performed on Chinese volunteers, confirmed SYN® COLL's anti-wrinkle efficacy. After only one month of application, SYN® COLL outperformed a market benchmark in combating lines and wrinkles. At 2.5% concentration, SYN® COLL also helps reveal a more lifted, sculpted look, and refined pore appearance for smoother, younger-looking skin. SYN® COLL is a clear to slightly opaque, colorless to yellowish, viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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SYN® UP
Function: Skin Barrier Protectant, Restoring Agent, Soothing Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Anti-Pollution Agent, Anti-Inflammatory
Boost the skin's resilience for confidence in great looking skin. SYN® UP is a unique patented synthetic peptide derivative that helps to restore the skin's youthful resilience. SYN® UP has a great capacity to rebalance urokinase and plasmin levels in the epidermis. It provides a perceivable defense against dry skin conditions and unpleasant sensations. SYN® UP is the molecule of choice to increase skin barrier functionality and skin resilience against harmful external effects. SYN® UP is a clear, colorless to yellowish, viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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DSM ERYTHRULOSE
Function: Tanning Agent
The natural tanning adjunct for a new dimension of a sun kissed tan. ERYTHRULOSE is biotechnologically derived and gives a new dimension to self-tanning products. It leads to a deep, even, and natural long-lasting tan without streaks, while avoiding skin dryness. It is perfectly compatible with DHA in formulations. ERYTHRULOSE is produced by fermentation using the aerobic bacterium Glucanobacter. It is supplied as a clear, yellowish solution, and is ECOCERT approved for natural formulations. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® HMS
Function: UV Absorber, UV Protector, Solubilizer
A perfect solubilizer with SPF-enhancing properties. PARSOL® HMS is an effective UVB absorber with SPF-enhancing properties. This colorless liquid integrates easily into the oil phase of sun protection formulations and is ideal for all kinds of sunscreen products. PARSOL® HMS is approved worldwide and works with a wide range of solid filters including PARSOL® 1789, PARSOL® 5000 and many more. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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BEL-EVEN®
Function: Protective Agent, Skin Barrier Protectant
Future-Proof Your Skin from the Effects of Daily Stress. BEL-EVEN® is a patented synthetic small molecule that helps counteract the damaging effects of stress on the skin. In vitro, BEL-EVEN® reversibly and selectively inhibits the key enzyme 11β-HSD1, which generates cortisol in the skin. BEL-EVEN® visibly reduces the signs of a stressful lifestyle, and improves skin elasticity and density as well as barrier functionality. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® EHS
Function: UV Absorber, UV Protector, Solvent, Solubilizer, UV Stabilizer
Synonyms: 2-ethylhexyl salicylate, Octisalate, Octyl Salicylate
PARSOL® EHS is an effective UVB absorber suitable for a wide range of sun protection products. This colorless liquid can be easily integrated into the oil phase of sun protection formulations. PARSOL® EHS is an effective solvent for many solid filters like PARSOL® 1789, PARSOL® 5000, and others. This product is approved worldwide. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® 340
Function: UV Absorber, UV Protector, Solubilizer
PARSOL® 340 is an effective UVB absorber that easily integrates into the oil phase of sun protection formulations. This oil-soluble, clear yellow viscous liquid is the most effective photostabilizer for PARSOL® 1789. PARSOL® 340 is an excellent solubilizer for solid, crystalline UV absorbers like PARSOL® 1789, PARSOL® 5000, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate or Benzophenone-3. In combination with other UV filters this product enables high SPFs. PARSOL® 340 is approved worldwide. 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® SLX
Function: UV Protector
The first polymeric UVB filter for superior skin feel and hair color protection. PARSOL® SLX is a unique polymeric UVB filter consisting of chromophores attached to a silicone backbone, and contributes to photostabilize PARSOL® 1789. This colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid integrates easily into the oil phase of sun protection formulations. When combined with PARSOL® HS, PARSOL® SLX can achieve a very high SPF (>30), enabling day care or sunscreen formulations that leave a dry, silky touch on the skin. PARSOL® SLX added to rinse-off and leave-on hair products delivers multiple benefits including prevention of color fading, gloss enhancement, and conditioning. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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SYN® HYCAN
Function: Firming Agent, Smoothing Agent, Humectant, Moisturizing Agent
Firming and remodeling by hyaluronan from within. SYN® HYCAN is a patented tripeptide that helps fight skin sagging by boosting the hyaluronan content in the skin. This tripeptide also increases the expression of decorin and lumican - two important proteoglycans that support the formation of new collagen fibrils, increasing their quality and strength with a visibly re-modeled effect. SYN® HYCAN is an opalescent to hazy, colorless to yellowish, viscous liquid. 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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SYN® TC
Function: Soothing Agent, Smoothing Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Firming Agent, Anti-Aging Agent
Experience a new dimension of skin smoothing in only 28 days. SYN® TC is a tailor-made complex of patented SYN®-Peptides that delivers best performance for high-performing, facial anti-aging formulas. This product significantly increases the formation of Collagen I, III, IV, VII and XVII - helping to make beautiful, smooth skin. A comprehensive consumer study with this unique collagen-boosting complex confirmed a new dimension in skin smoothing. After only 28 days, skin becomes visibly smoother, with a softer touch, and an improved overall young-looking appearance. SYN® TC is an opalescent to turbid, colorless to yellowish, viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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SYN® TACKS
Function: Anti-Aging Agent, Firming Agent
Boosting beauty through the dermal-epidermal junction. SYN® TACKS is a patented peptide complex that has been designed to support the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ) - considered to be a key element in skin aging. Thanks to its unique mode of action, it helps to visibly improve skin tonicity, firmness, and suppleness, after only two months. SYN® TACKS is suitable for anti-wrinkle and anti-aging products, skin restructuring and smoothing products, and skin nourishing care. SYN® TACKS is a slightly turbid to turbid, colorless to yellowish liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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SYN® EYE
Function: Anti-Wrinkle Agent, Smoothing Agent
Lineless eyes within 7 days. SYN® EYE combines the latest SYN®-Peptide technology with superior bioactives in a multifunctional eye care formula. It works fast to deliver visible results that meet consumers' expectations for multifunctional eye care products. SYN® EYE helps to improve skin texture, making the delicate skin around the eye look smoother. Within 7 days, SYN® EYE visibly reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles around the eye and after only 14 days the skin of the eye contour is visibly brighter. In addition to the outstanding anti-aging results, a clinical study has shown very high consumer acceptance in all key aspects of eye care. SYN® EYE is an opalescent to turbid, yellowish, viscous liquid. For detailed regulatory or quality information, please contact the supplier.
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PARSOL® EHT
Function: UV Protector, UV Absorber
An organic UV-filter for minimal environmental impact and maximum UVB protection. PARSOL® EHT is the UV filter that delivers the highest UV-B absorption on the market. It comes in an oil-soluble, white to off white powder that must be solubilized in formulations, is photostable, and compatible with the main market UV solutions. PARSOL®EHT can be used to achieve a high SPF at low concentrations, so it has an attractive eco-profile that makes it ideal for developing high Eco-class formulations (DSM Sunscreen Optimizer™ 2.0 - now with Eco-profiling). And like all our UV filters, it’s backed by a comprehensive package of services, designed to keep you ahead in this market. To meet consumer expectations for sun care solutions that are good for skin and the planet, choose PARSOL®EHT.
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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.