Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Anti-Inflammatory

Inolixir™ is a unique subcritical water extract of the Chaga mushroom that is harvested from the wild in the birch forests of Canada. By optimizing its extraction method, it is harvested with a high level of polyphenols for improved irritation curbing properties. Having benefits for both tired and sensitive skin, Inolixir™ improves radiance while decreasing the appearance of skin redness, dark eye circles, and fine lines.

Arganyl® PW LS 9830 is a water-soluble antioxidant that effectively protects against external stressors such as pollution and UV exposure, which can trigger a series of oxidative reactions and accelerate skin aging. These environmental stresses can have a dramatic impact on our skin, but Arganyl™ can help keep skin looking and feeling young and healthy.

Arganyl® LS 9781 is a powerful water-soluble antioxidant that effectively protects against environmental stresses such as pollution or UV exposure, which can have a dramatic impact on our skin and accelerate skin aging. It helps keep skin looking and feeling young and healthy by preventing a series of oxidative reactions triggered by these external stressors.

BASF D-Panthenol Care is an active ingredient and provitamin that is known for its ability to improve the appearance of skin, hair, and nails. This ingredient is primarily composed of dexpanthenol. It functions as an anti-inflammatory active ingredient and appears as a viscous liquid or crystalline substance.

BASF Heather Extract (AQ) w provides anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-microbial properties. It can be used in various forms of skin care products, including emulsions, serums, gels, and makeup products. This product is suitable for use in skin care and cosmetic applications.

Bix'Activ™ BC10050 is an extract of the red lip tree. It has the power to work with the skin’s natural abilities to reduce the oiliness of the skin for more beautiful skin within four weeks of application. Oily skin is not a problem of teenagers only. 58% of women worldwide between the ages of 25 and 34 are concerned about the shininess, enlarged pores, and imperfections that come with oily skin. With more refined-looking pores and the appearance of fewer imperfections and mattified skin, oily skin becomes a thing of the past.

Plant C-Stem™ Vigna Radiata is an active ingredient used to protect the skin against damage caused by solar radiation (UV, blue light, and infrared). Plant cells contain a big vacuole that they use as a warehouse to store bio-active components required for growth and repair. Plant C-Stem™ Vigna Radiata is a completely new concept of plant extraction. From plant cell cultures, the content of the intracellular vacuole is selectively extracted without the use of solvent or enzyme. Using the plant cell vacuole extract as an active ingredient is like using the plant serum.

GinsenoLite™ G is an active ingredient derived from Korean ginseng, enriched with bioactive components called ginsenosides, which have a similar structure to plant polyphenols. GinsenoLite™ G is standardized based on the content of ginsenosides. This active ingredient prevents melanocytes in the skin from producing and accumulating melanin pigments, and has been clinically shown to improve skin whitening. Thanks to its excellent antioxidant properties, Ginsenolite™-G decreases the oxidative damage caused by blue light.

PolyAquol™ 2W is a patented, naturally derived O/W polyglycerol self-emulsifier. It has a wide range of formulation compatibility while providing a unique skin feel to emulsions. Functionally, it can generate highly organized liquid crystals, which are important for providing stability to the emulsion and ensuring compatibility with the skin. Clinically, it has been shown to prevent and repair damage to the skin barrier function caused by UV exposure. Studies conducted on skin microbiota have also demonstrated that PolyAquol™ 2W preserves and selectively restores the cutaneous microflora.

IMAG Organics Organic Aloe Vera Powder 100X is a succulent plant widely used in the alternative medicine due its great therapeutic properties. It is employed as an ingredient and/or raw material in a great diversity of products such as beverages, pharmaceuticals capsules, flavorings, liquid extracts and powders.

Activoil™ Spotless ZRO is a concept of a liposoluble active ingredient. It is composed of black currant seed oil as the matrix, enhanced with an antioxidant and a paeonia (peony flowers) extract itself enriched in paeonol. The peony is widely known in traditional asian medicine for its healing properties and is often called the King of flowers. All those three components are combined in a stabilized and highly functional liposoluble ingredient.

Bioptimized™ Guava is an active ingredient that inhibits the activation of NFkB (Nuclear factor kappa B) and the production of SASP (Senescence Associated Secretory Phenotype) factors, preventing the appearance of skin aging signs. Bioptimized™ Guava is a key ingredient for all anti-aging formulations, it can be used as the main ingredient for a potent anti-aging activity or in combination with traditional anti-aging active ingredients to enhance their effectiveness.

Glacial Bay Organic Pure Marine Clay is a mineral-rich powder with natural cleansing, purifying, exfoliating, and oil absorption properties. It is ideally suited for use in various personal care and cosmetic applications. This ingredient is sustainably hand-harvested, solar dried, and powdered in British Columbia, Canada.

Activoil™ Echnidium ZRO is an oil-soluble active ingredient that protects the skin against chemical damage. It is made from three main components: echium seed oil as the matrix, enhanced with an antioxidant and an extract derived from Cnidium monnieri. Echium seed oil is a rare source of stearidonic acid, while Cnidium monnieri is a small red berry used in traditional Chinese medicine. All these three components are combined in a stabilized and ready-to-use active ingredient.

AstaReal® L10 is a red, viscous oil that contains at least 10% natural astaxanthin. The astaxanthin-rich oil is produced by non-solvent supercritical carbon dioxide extraction of crushed and spray-dried aplanospores of the green microalga Haematococcus pluvialis. This product is available in European countries, China, and Africa.

MacPeptide™ Copper peptide solution contains the molecule consisting of GHK (Gly-L-His-L-Lys) and Cu and has both hair and skin benefits. MacPeptide™ Copper stimulates fibrolasts to produce collagen and mucopolysaccharide which leads to tighter, smoother skin reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It promotes the expression of hair growth factor by activating hair follicle tissues which regulates hair growth. MacPeptide™ Copper also scavenges for free radicals providing UV and anti-inflammatory protection.

G-Hexuron is the stabilized form of Vitamin C that can be topically applied to the skin in advanced formulations specifically targeted for anti-aging and photo-protection benefits. G-Hexuron is the water soluble, Vitamin C, 2-derivative with superior formulation stability. G-Hexuron is both bioavailable and bioactive in its 2-glucoside form and has been shown to be more bio-persistent over time vs. Vitamin C. G-Hexuron is photo-protective, visibly lightens skin and possesses anti-aging properties similar to Vitamin C.

MacDerma™ CSA can be obtained by the bark of willow trees. MacDerma™ CSA, or 2-hydroxyl-5-octanoyl benzoic acid is a lipophilized derivative of salicylic acid. The compound has corneolytic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anticomedonic activities.

T-Hexuron™ is a stable form of Vitamin C, more specifically, it is the tetra-ester of ascorbic acid and isopalmitic acid. T-Hexuron™ is oil-soluble, which means it not only penetrates the epidermis (the uppermost layer of your skin), but also goes farther into the dermis, the deeper layer—which is where it needs to be to stimulate collagen production. Finally, T-Hexuron™ is also known to clarify and brighten the skin by inhibiting melanogenesis (the production of pigment) thereby promoting a more even skin tone.

MacDerma™ AZA (Azelaic Acid) is a saturated dicarboxylic acid that exists as a white powder. Azelaic Acid is commonly derived from natural ingredients such as wheat, rye, and barley. It can also come from the Malassezia furfur (also known as Pityrosporum ovale), which is a yeast that lives on normal skin. It is the bacterial degradation of nonanoic acid that yields azelaic acid. MacDerma™ AZA has been known to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration and redness, acne, and other skin blemishes.

Beta-Glucan M™ also called “Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan” is the sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of Beta-Glucan. It is commonly used as a binding agent and rheological modifier in personal care formulations. It is known to soothe irritated skin, support the skin’s own antioxidant activity, protect the skin from environmental damage, and help the skin to retain moisture.

Macamin™ NC (Niacinamide) is vitamin B3, an essential nutrient. It provides both nutritional and topical benefits. As a skin care active, niacinamide can improve the appearance of hyperpigmented skin, reduce redness, fine lines and wrinkles, smooth skin texture and enhance skin barrier properties.

NuovoCare™ 1% is a linear 1,3-β glucan obtained via fermentation of a marine bacterium. 1,3-β glucan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide that is recognized by immune cells and is a known biological response modifier and immune stimulator. The amount of 1,3-β linkages varies in beta glucans from different sources. NuovoCare™ contains up to 75% 1,3-β glycosidic bonds compared to approximately 30% in beta glucan from sources such as oat and mushroom. Accordingly, NuovoCare™ demonstrates strong anti-inflammatory, skin repair, and anti-oxidant potential. It also provides moisturization and anti-wrinkle benefits.

Shiitake Extract is a natural extract of Lentinus Edodes. Shiitake is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and can be used for anti-aging and skin lightening. They can also help fade scars and fight wrinkles. Shiitake can be used in formulations for personal care products such as skin lightening products, anti-aging creams and in many other types of products.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Horsetail Herb In Propylene Glycol is a product from the Equisetaceae plant family, with the Latin name Equisetum arvense. They contain alkaloids, flavonoids, phenol, phytosterols, saponins, sterols, silicic acid, tannin, triterpenoids, and volatile oils. This product serve functional categories in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, focusing on cardiovascular and bone & joint support. They are also used in the cosmetic and personal care industry for applications related to skin, hair, and nails.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Cornsilk In Propylene Glycol is a product under the plant family Asparagaceae, with the Latin name Zea mays. Key chemical constituents include flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, tannins, phytosterols, terpenoids, steroids, saccharides, cerebrosides, allantoin, and vitamins E and K. This product falls within the functional categories of immune support, cardiovascular health, energy, and men's health in food, beverage, and dietary supplements. It is also utilized in the cosmetic and personal care industry, particularly for skincare applications.

Nettle Leaf Extract is a natural extract of the leaves of Urtica dioica. Nettle is an astringent and anti-inflammatory that can be used for products such as anti-dandruff shampoos. Astringent properties of nettle aerial parts may also help to lessen the swelling from minor skin injuries such as razor nicks. It may also be used topically for dandruff and overly oily hair and scalp. This product is recommended for all types of personal care products where astringent properties are desired such as in toners, cleanser, bath and body wash, creams, lotions and shampoos.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Pau D'Arco Inner Bark In Propylene Glycol is a product from the plant family Bignoniaceae, known by its Latin name Tabebuia avellanedae. It contains key chemical constituents, including quinones such as lapachol, bioflavonoids, lapachenole, carnosol, indoles, coenzyme Q10, alkaloids, including tecomine, and steroidal saponins. This product is categorized for use in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, with a focus on supporting bone and joint health and digestive health. It also serves a functional role in cosmetic and personal care products related to skin and immune support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Black Walnut Hulls In Propylene Glycol is a product in the plant family Juglandaceae, with the Latin name Juglans nigra. It belongs to the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional category of digestive support and the cosmetic/personal care functional categories of skin and immune support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Mullein Leaf In Propylene Glycol is a product from the plant family Scrophulariaceae, known by its Latin name Verbascum thapsus. This product consists of key chemical constituents such as flavonoids, triterpenoid saponins, volatile oil, and tannins, and it is categorized as a food/beverage/dietary supplement for respiratory and immune support. Mullein Leaf, also known as Verbascum thapsus L, is the common name for this herb. It is a flowering plant in the figwort family and is native to Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean. It can be commonly found in fields and waste areas throughout the United States. The name "velvet plant" derives from the soft, velvety texture of its leaves. Herbalists in the United States and around the world recommend mullein for its natural respiratory health benefits and support for healthy mucous membranes.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Prickly Ash Bark In Butylene Glycol is a product from the Rutaceae plant family, with the Latin name Zanthoxylum americanum. Its key chemical constituents include alkaloids, including chelerythrine, lignans, including asarinin, glucosides, coumarins, malic acid, and acrid resins. This product serves functional categories in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, particularly for digestive support. It is also used in the cosmetic and personal care industry, with applications in skin, nervous system, and immune support.

Myrrh gum resin is an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial. Myrrh resin can be used in formulations where an antiseptic is useful including for products such as face washes. It can also be used in a lotion directed at helping treat arthritic pains and muscle pains.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Pau D'Arco Inner Bark In Glycerin is a product from the plant family Bignoniaceae, known by its Latin name Tabebuia avellanedae. It contains key chemical constituents, including quinones such as lapachol, bioflavonoids, lapachenole, carnosol, indoles, coenzyme Q10, and alkaloids, including tecomine and steroidal saponins. This product is categorized for use in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, with a focus on supporting bone and joint health and digestive health. It also serves a functional role in cosmetic and personal care products related to skin and immune support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Chamomile Flower In Glycerin is a product belonging to the plant family Asteraceae, with the Latin name Matricaria recutita. It contains key chemical constituents, including flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and rutin. In terms of aroma and taste, it offers a delicate, grassy floral flavor with a hint of apple aroma. This product is categorized for use in food, beverages, and dietary supplements related to sleep, mood, stress, and digestive health. Additionally, it falls under the cosmetic and personal care functional category for oral health.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Juniper Berry In Propylene Glycol is a product from the Cupressaceae plant family, with the Latin name Juniperus communis. Its key chemical constituents include volatile oil (1-2%), which consists of over 60 compounds, including myrcene, sabinene, alpha- and beta-pinene, and cineole. This product also contains tannins, diterpenes, sugars, resin, and vitamin C. It is categorized within the functional areas of bone and joint support, digestive health, and immune support within the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industry.

Periwinkle Herb is a liquid blend in Glycerin and water. It is supplied as a transparent yellow/amber liquid with a characteristic, slightly aromatic odor. It can be used to help reduce swelling and inflammation, and it also has an astringent effect on skin tissue.