APALIGHT™ PF

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Minerals

Ingredient Origin

Mineral Origin,

Natural Origin,

Non-Animal Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Anti-Aging Agent,

SPF Booster,

UV Filter

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Cosmetic Actives

Skin Actives,

Sunscreen Agents

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Anti-Aging,

Anti-Wrinkle,

Firming,

Improves Skin Elasticity,

Light Feel,

Mattifying Effect,

Sensory Enhancement,

Skin Lightening,

Skin Whitening,

Soft-Focus Effect,

Sun Protection,

UV Protection

Labeling Claims

Biocompatible,

Environmentally Friendly,

Nanomaterials-free,

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Palm Oil-free,

Sustainable

Product Information

Apalight is a skin “dynamic” active, working as:

• booster of sun protection
• anti-aging active (few hours after the application - with proven in vivo anti wrinkle and elasticity enhancing action)

Categories

• Functional Actives
• Sunscreens

Apalight Technology

• Functionalized Biomimetic Hydroxyapatite
• Patented physical sunscreen booster of mineral origin
• SPF protection comparable to TiO2 in presence of organic filters
• No blue whitening effect
• Light texture, no mineral touch perception
• Environment friendly : HAP is found in sea eco system
• Ideal for SPF emulsions , make up (sticks, compact foundation)

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Powder,

Serum,

Spray,

Stick

Color Cosmetic Applications

CC Cream,

Compact Powder,

Cosmetic Sticks,

Foundation

Skin Care Applications

Anti-Aging Products,

Day Creams,

Skin Serums

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products,

Sunscreen Lotion

Application Fields

• Antiage
• Make-up
• Skin Care
• Sun Care

Why Using it in Traditional "Mixed" Sunscreens

 

• REPLACEMENT OF TiO 2 or ZnO TO IMPROVE FORMULA PLEASANTNESS
• IN COMBINATION TO ORGANIC FILTERS, TO REDUCE THEIR FORMULA CONCENTRATION
• SENSORIAL PROFILE IMPROVEMENT (whitening effect reduction, lighter Texture)
• SAFETY INCREASE (reduction of organic filters & Titanium dioxide use)
• IMPROVEMENT OF CURRENT SUNSCREENS ENVIRONMENTAL
• SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT

Why Using it in mineral Sunscreens

• REDUCTION OF THE FINAL FORMULATION WHITENING
• REDUCTION OF THE ZnO /TiO 2 HEAVY FLOW & TEXTURE IMPROVEMENT
• MAXIMUM SAFETY PROFILE
• IDEAL FOR BABY CARE

Properties

Physical Form

Solid

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Microbe Count	0 - 100	UFC/g	Internal

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

COSMOS,

IECIC (China),

ISO 16128

Technical Details & Test Data

Apalight Uniqueness

No Blue Whitening Effect

Anti - Ageing Action Tests

1. Soft Focus/Matte effect (immediately after the Application)
2. Wrinkle reduction (after 4 Weeks)
3. Skin Elasticity/Firmness increase (after 4 Weeks)