Products in Cosmetic Actives: Firming Agent

Beauté by Roquette® CD 110 Cyclodextrin is an active carrier and stabilizer for skin care and fine fragrance formulations. Through inclusion complex formation it can also act as an active booster and stabilizer. Benefits Firming agent Long-lasting fragrance enhancer Light degradation stabilizer Features Natural Plant-based ingredient Derived from potato starch

BTC Europe GmbH Oligolin BC10028 is a multi-functional ingredient for the personal care market, functioning as a firming agent and skin barrier protectant. This plant-based powder is characterized by an extensive list of clean and conscious beauty labeling claims, making it suitable for a variety of applications, particularly in skin care. With benefits ranging from barrier function improvement and skin tightening to anti-aging and collagen boosting, BTC Europe GmbH Oligolin BC10028 is ideal for use in creams, leave-on products, lotions, and serums, catering to various skin care needs.

Collalift™ 18 BC 10014, features khaya senegalensis bark extract as its INCI name. This multifaceted product serves as a structuring agent, an anti-aging agent, an anti-wrinkle agent, and a firming agent. With labeling claims including vegan, natural, organic, and preservative-free,It aligns with consumer preferences for conscious and clean beauty choices. In a liquid form, it offers versatility in formulation.

Collrepair DG BC10036, a cosmetic ingredient formulated with a blend of caprylyl glycol, niacinamide, salvia miltiorrhiza leaf extract, and xanthan gum. This unique composition serves as a firming agent, contributing to the desired properties in cosmetic formulations. Collrepair DG BC10036 is characterized by its natural and plant origin, aligning with current trends in cosmetic ingredient preferences. It utilizes glycerin, a solvent-based carrier, and water in its formulation.

Almondermin® LS 3380 functions as a firming agent, offering various benefits such as structuring, anti-aging properties, film formation, softening, improvement in hair elasticity, hydration, skin tightening, protection, lifting, enhancement of skin elasticity, and firming effects. It also provides hair and scalp protection, moisturization, sensory enhancement, and conditioning for both hair and skin.

Serilesine® peptide solution GC is a hexapeptide synthesized from an adhesion sequence of laminin that showed in vitro to boost key elements of the dermoepidermal junction, laminin-5, α  6-integrin, and hemidesmosomes, promoting cell adhesion as well as cell proliferation. Naturality according to ISO 16128: 99.49% natural origin content

Decorinyl® functional ingredient is a biomimetic of decorin, a protein that supports collagen fibers in the skin. By improving skin cohesion, it enhances the skin's resilience and flexibility, resulting in a more supple appearance. The ingredient has been shown to improve skin suppleness within 28 days.

Actigym™ marine ingredient is a marine biotechnological ingredient that mimics the effects of endurance exercise. It redefines body and facial areas sensitive to sagging due to aging or insufficient physical activity, such as the chin, abdomen, arms, and thighs. Actigym™ marine ingredient has shown improved results when combined with body or facial exercises. It also meets the criteria for naturality according to ISO 16128, with 100% content of natural origin.

Uplevity™ peptide solution is designed as a firming agent. With remarkable benefits such as skin adhesion, collagen boosting, and anti-aging properties, it's highly regarded for its firming and restructuring effects. This translucent to transparent liquid solution offers a unique tensing effect, aiding in skin firmness and structure. Uplevity™ peptide solution stands out for its ability to enhance collagen, providing visible benefits and contributing to a more toned and rejuvenated appearance.

Trylagen® functional ingredient PCB is a combination of cosmetic active ingredients that offers a comprehensive treatment to prevent collagen damage and restore youthful skin. It acts globally, on all stages of the collagen lifecycle: it boosts the skin's natural synthesis of collagen I, III, and IV; supports the dimensions of the fibers; and inhibits enzymatic degradation. Naturality according to ISO 16128: 98.63% natural origin content.

Antarcticine® marine ingredient C is a glycoprotein with cryo-protective properties that shields the skin from dryness and strengthens its cohesion, resulting in reduced wrinkles. It stimulates the formation of collagen I and IV, as well as elastin, restructuring the skin even under extreme cold conditions, as demonstrated in vitro. With a naturality rating of 99.63% according to ISO 16128, it boasts an exceptionally high natural origin content.

Telophi™ biotech ingredient is a biotechnological extract obtained from Bacillus sp. isolated from the Florida Keys, USA. It boosts and protects skin telocytes and proliferating epidermal stem cells from psychological stress, as shown in vitro, to preserve skin organization and unlock Phi Beauty (the golden ratio), restoring proportions and symmetry. Naturality according to ISO 16128: 100% natural origin content.

Adifyline® peptide solution is a hexapeptide that targets specific areas to increase fatty tissue volume, enhance the facial appearance, and provide more attractive body curves. The peptide works by stimulating the expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma coactivator 1a (PGC-1a), which enhances the rate of adipogenesis. This leads to a higher accumulation of lipids and volume growth in desired areas, such as the breasts and cheeks.

Lipomoist™ 2036 molecular film PCEB facilitates the delivery of cosmetic active ingredients to the skin, including polysaccharides (xanthan gum, carrageenan, pectin, hydrolyzed wheat and soy protein), glucose, and NMF ingredients (proline, serine, and arginine). This aids in enhancing body firmness and hydration. Complying with ISO 16128, it boasts 97.39% natural origin content.

Argireline® Amplified Peptide Solution is an evolution of the Argireline® peptide, offers superior anti-aging activity by targeting expression wrinkles and minimizing age-related changes in all skin layers. It swiftly restores the skin's appearance after facial expressions, providing a more youthful look within just five days. Derived naturally and produced following the principles of green chemistry, it achieves a naturality rating of 99.50% according to ISO 16128.

Uplevity™ e-Lift peptide is a remarkable peptide in liquid solution form, soluble in water. This powerhouse serves as both an anti-wrinkle and a firming agent, offering superior performance in skin care. Uplevity™ e-Lift peptide excels in firming, smoothing, and reducing crow’s feet, providing a lifting and rejuvenating effect while toning the skin. Its abilities extend to the maintenance of mitochondrial activity, contributing to wrinkle refinement and smoothness. This peptide is your go-to solution for achieving a more youthful and revitalized appearance by combating wrinkles and promoting overall skin rejuvenation.

Relistase® peptide solution is a tetrapeptide specifically designed to address sagging and a lack of firmness in the body. It targets actions that increase with aging and environmental stress, helping maintain collagen synthesis, which naturally slows down over time. This peptide has been shown to be effective in improving skin firmness and addressing signs of aging. It has a high natural origin content of 99.99%, according to ISO 16128.

BeautiFerm® Lift is derived from a strictly controlled natural fermentation process of a special yeast originally found in the centennial trees of Yosemite National Park (U.S.). Grown in a medium rich of vitamins, amino acids and mineral salts, this fermentation generates a bioactive that improves the firmness, the elasticity and the texture of the skin, contributing overall to a better condition of the tissue and an improved appearance. It restores the skin's firmness, elasticity, and texture through collagen-boosting benefits and promotes pro-collagen I and elastin synthesis.

SPHINOX® Lift is inspired by the diversity of ceramides and sphingolipids and their bioactive function in skin aging processes, we have developed a unique short-chain ceramide SPHINOX® Lift offering age-defying and skin firming properties to reveal a visibly healthier and reshaped skin. SPHINOX® Lift was found to stimulate the cross-talk between cells throughout the skin, providing multilayer activity and improving the density of the various skin layers. It counteracts the visible signs of aging by lifting, firming and sculpting facial contours, while reducing wrinkles around the eyes.

Replexium™ BC10091 is a skin-bioavailable synergistic complex of two patented peptides perfectly suitable for the development of performance skin care products. Replexium™ BC10091 demonstrates quick efficacy by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and enhancing the look and feel of skin firmness benefits within three weeks – markedly faster than the peptide benchmark.

Sveltine® ST BC10032 helps in reducing fat and adipogenesis. Its key ingredients are maltodextrin and lythrum salicaria extract, both of natural origin. It is suitable for vegan, palm-free, and natural formulations with a clean label and no added preservatives. This cosmetic ingredient is ideal for use in skin care formulations, particularly in beauty and skin care products. It is available in liquid form. This cosmetic ingredient is certified by COSMOS, IECIC (China), and ISO 16128.

Dermican® PW LS 9838 is a synthetic tetrapeptide that helps counteract this by improving skin’s natural firmness and thickness for a comprehensive anti-aging effect. As people age, they tend to lose the skin’s ability to synthesize collagen decreases, resulting in thinner, frailer skin. Dermican® PW LS 9838 helps with counteracting this process.

RNAge® helps rebalance the natural production of the skin’s own structural-forming substances, counteracting the appearance of skin sagging and tightening or toning facial features. This plant-powered extract contributes to the look and feel of denser and firmer skin for more harmonious facial definition. All species play a role in the equilibrium of nature, and BASF experts have tapped into the natural power of Sea Buckthorn to support the balance of key skin functions.

Firmiderm® LS 9120 is a blend of plant extracts that are designed to provide tensing, firming, and astringent effects on the skin, making it an effective anti-aging solution. It is particularly useful in improving skin's firmness and elasticity. The product can be used in various skin care applications such as face architecture, and it is suitable for those looking for firming and elasticity benefits.

Dermican® SPB LS 9837 is a synthetic tetrapeptide that helps counteract this by improving skin’s natural firmness and thickness for a comprehensive anti-aging effect. As people age, they tend to lose the skin’s ability to synthesize collagen decreases, resulting in thinner, frailer skin. Dermican® SPB LS 9837 helps with counteracting this process.

VEGESERYL® HGP LS 9874 is a plant-based skin care ingredient that is designed to provide lifting and tightening effects. It is composed of native high molecular weight soy proteins that help reduce wrinkles, firm the skin, and improve its elasticity and suppleness.

Dermican® LS 9745 is a synthetic tetrapeptide that helps counteract this by improving skin’s natural firmness and thickness for a comprehensive anti-aging effect. As people age, they tend to lose the skin’s ability to synthesize collagen decreases, resulting in thinner, frailer skin. Dermican® LS 9745 helps with counteracting this process.

Elestan® LS 9913 is an extract of the leaves of the West African Manilkara tree. It provides protection for the collagen and elastin network from enzymatic degradation, inhibits protein glycation, and stimulates the synthesis of numerous extracellular matrix elements. This results in an increase in skin tonicity, firmness, and elasticity, as well as a visible reduction of stretch marks.

Proteasyl® PW PSE LS 8951 is a natural polypeptidic ingredient that helps to enhance skin elasticity. It is designed to address the issue of depleted tonicity signal emitters in the skin that cause a loss of firmness and elasticity with age. Proteasyl® PW PSE LS 8951 works by supporting the body's ability to produce proteoglycans and fibers, which emit a strong tonicity signal at all levels in the skin. Additionally, it helps to prevent the jamming of the tonicity signal by proteases that break down the proteoglycan and fiber network.

BASF Phytofirm Biotic is a probiotic ingredient that is gaining popularity in cosmetics due to its association with health, wellness, and sustainability. It is obtained from the extract of non-GMO, traceable European soybeans and provides an effective alternative to soy protein hydrolysate for making probiotic skin care products. Phytofirm Biotic helps improve skin elasticity and rejuvenation, making it an eco-friendly solution for the skin, derived from and intended for nature.

Speci'Men™ BC10001 is an ingredient specifically developed for men to combat the signs of aging and keep men’s skin healthy. It keeps skin looking fresh, improves skin tonicity, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and signs of fatigue around the eyes. The skin’s physiology differs between men and women.

BASF Dermagenist PW BC 10004 is the wake-up call for tired skins, clinically demonstrated to significantly improve the appearance of the skin’s density and firmness and awaken the skin’s dormant beauty. We all have beauty potential for our skin. Our lifestyles, however, can alter this potential and accelerate skin aging.

Elestan® PW LS 9879 is a cosmetic ingredient that is designed to prevent and repair the signs and effects of aging on the skin. With modern cosmetic technology, the goal is no longer just to hide imperfections, but to address them proactively. Elestan® does exactly that by preserving the appearance of the skin's youth and providing protection against aging. This ingredient improves skin tonicity, firmness, and elasticity, resulting in a visible reduction of the appearance of stretch marks and younger-looking skin.

Linefactor® C is an aqueous extract made from Hibiscus abelmoschus. It is more effective at supporting the skin’s natural ability to re-densify the dermis than vitamin C. It is especially suitable for users over 50 years old for tightening skin and smoothing lines for a younger complexion.

Almondermin® LS 3380 is a complex of high-molecular-weight heteropolysaccharides from almond, marshmallow, and flax. It moisturizes the skin and supports elasticity, forming a protective film on hair that conditions and protects damaged hair. This makes it an excellent defense for dry, colored, or permed hair.

Proteasyl® TP LS 8657 Connected skin is a firm and elastic skin benefiting from proteoglycans and fibers emitting a strong tonicity signal at all levels in the skin. With age, these tonicity signal emitters become depleted in the skin causing the tonicity signal to lower. In addition, proteases jam the tonicity signal by breaking the proteoglycans and fiber network. Proteasyl® TP LS 8657 is a natural polypeptidic ingredient that quickly works with the body’s ability to enhance skin elasticity.