Aqualicia® is a concentrate of Acacia macrostachya seed peptides, obtained by enzymatic hydrolysis. As a moisturizer, it stimulates and restores the expression of hydration markers (+56% Filaggrin, + 27% Aquaporin-3, ex-vivo studies after 5 days) and cutaneous barrier constituents (+ 115% Claudin-1, + 39% Transglutaminase activity, in-vitro studies).By these two hydration pathways, Aqualicia® helps redynamizing water flows and also restructures the epidermis, for a dynamic and optimal hydration under stress conditions. Thanks to Aqualicia® at 0,5%, the NMF content is stimulated by 104%, the water content by 129%. Thus, the thickness of the stratum corneum is increased by 123% (clinical study after 29 days, RAMAN spectroscopy measurement)Aqualicia® is originating from African sustainable sourcing. This preservative-free powder (on organic Maltodextrin carrier) is approved by Ecocert Greenlife.

INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Acacia Macrostachya Seed Extract

Functions: Conditioner, Moisturizing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, Organic Certified

Benefit Claims: Moisturizing

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Product Information

AQUALICIA® is a concentrate of peptides obtained from Acacia macrostachya seeds by a bio-enzymatic process that protects both people and the environment, patented by Laboratoires Expanscience.

AQUALICIA®, biomimetic active ingredient, provides a dynamic and optimal cellular hydration that meets the needs of today’s stressed skins.

Product Background

Effectiveness in-vitro/ex-vivo

AQUALICIA® stimulates water trapping

Topical application of 0.6% AQUALICIA® (vs placebo) for five days on explants biopsies) of previously delipidated normal human skin (ether/acetone, 2’).

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AQUALICIA® optimizes water distribution

Topical application of 0.6% AQUALICIA® (vs placebo) for five days on explants (biopsies) of previously delipidated normal human skin (ether/acetone, 2’).

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AQUALICIA® preserves skin’s moisture

Strengthening of the cutaneous barrier in the stratum corneum and granulosum

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Clinical study

The beneficial effect of AQUALICIA® on key hydration parameters

A randomized double-blind vs. placebo evaluation was carried
out using RAMAN spectroscopy measurement.
This technology makes it possible to characterize and quantify the
relevant molecules of the corneal layer (stratum corneum and
stratum disjunctum ) with high precision.
Experimental protocol:
• 23 women aged between 18 and 65 (each subject observed her
own results)
•forearm application; one forearm treated with a cream
containing 0.5% AQUALICIA® and the other forearm treated with
the placebo
• 2 applications per day for 29 days

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Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Applications
  • Facial treatments for dehydrated skin (mask, serum, day/night cream, etc.)
  • Body treatments for deep hydration

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA