LUMIPOD™ is a tan booster that stimulates melanin synthesis and its transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes, without UV.

INCI Name: Capryloyl/Capryloyl Leucine Isosorbide Esters, Isosorbide

Functions: Tanning Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived, PEG-free, Plant-Based, Preservative-free

Benefit Claims: Glowing Effect, Long Lasting

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, IECIC (China), RSPO MassBalance Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Background

In some countries, skin tan is often associated with well-being, health or even youth. If the sun provides many benefits, non protected sun exposure generates several risks for the skin, such as premature aging….

For a nice glow without sun exposure, wesource™, Seppic brand for cosmetic active ingredients, has developed LUMIPOD™, smart melanin activator for a safe tan.

Product Highlights

This new active ingredient, esterified Aminovector™, is a defined molecule, 100% from natural origin, COSMOS approved, with stable and reproducible composition and strong performance.

Mode of Action

LUMIPOD™ is a tan booster that stimulates melanin synthesis and its transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes, without UV.

Product Benefits

In vivo tests have shown that LUMIPOD™ at 1% provides a better efficacy than acetyl tyrosine (market reference), with significantly visible results from 4 days (6% of tanning variation measured by ITA - Individual Typology Angle - on volunteers) and long-lasting effect (15% of variation maintained 15 days after the last product application).

Applications & Uses

Color Cosmetic Applications
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
1%

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
water or oil (lipophilic tendency)

Regulatory & Compliance