Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Skin Protection

Snow Algae Powder is based on the extract of a unique extremophile algae that has managed to create survival strategies which enable them to grow on glaciers and in permanent snow. In order to survive in these harsh conditions, the snow algae have developed a kind of "sleeping beauty" tactic, which is similar to hibernating, in which the organism slows down and reduces caloric intake.Benefits:Protects and activates longevity factors in skin cells.Rejuvenates and protects skin at cellular level.Safeguards skin’s youthfulness by activating Klotho.Strengthens cellular defense mechanisms through calorie restriction mimetic activity.Reinforces, smoothes and hydrates the skin.

AquaCacteen™ is an ultra-refined elixir from prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) that blocks the release of stress markers from sensory nerve cells in the skin, calming and soothing irritated skin. AquaCacteen™ features outstanding hydrating properties thanks to its high content of water-binding compounds. Clinical studies conducted on both men and women showed that AquaCacteen™ was exceptionally soothing and firming for the skin. Furthermore, it was found to be very hydrating, even in rinse-off products.Benefits: Soothes and calms irritated skin. Hydrates the skin even in rinse-off formulation. Protects and firms the skin.

Ameliox™ is a liposomal preparation combining carnosine, an antioxidant and anti-glycation substance with two powerful oil-soluble antioxidants (silymarin and tocopherol). Ameliox™ is able to inhibit glycation reaction, a slow naturally-occurring process that leads to the stiffening of the dermal proteins collagen and elastin and thus consequently to a loss of elasticity and premature aging. Furthermore, Ameliox™ reduces lipid peroxidation and prevents oxidative aging. Benefits: Maintains skin elasticity by fighting glycation Reduces wrinkles and lines Increases skin firmness Protects skin cells from oxidative aging

PerfectionPeptide P7 is a new biologically active heptapeptide that stimulates the skin's own self-defense mechanisms against oxidative stress. It manages to activate the master switch in the cellular self-protection system, which is the transcription factor Nrf2. PerfectionPeptide P7 has been shown to significantly reduce DNA damage in skin cells, the UV-induced formation of sunburn cells and the depletion of Langerhans cells.Benefits: Activates the skin's self-protection capacity. Fights both environmental and chronological aging. Protects DNA against oxidation. Neutralizes free radicals and empowers the skin's own antioxidant capacity.

Alpine roses are typical Swiss flowers that grow at altitudes of 1500 - 3000 m. And it is in these distinct environments that they have to adapt to extreme conditions such as the cold, UV and dryness. PhytoCellTec™ Alp Rose is based on alpine rose stem cells and has succeeded in capturing these characteristics. PhytoCellTec™ Alp Rose helps to maintain the characteristics of skin stem cells and to protect these precious cells against UV-stress.Benefits: Increases skin stem cell vitality. Boosts the epidermal regeneration. Improves skin barrier function. Helps the skin to cope with climate changes.

Black BeeOme™ is an elixir that is obtained by fermenting the honey of a rare and old honey bee species. The honey of this extremely resistant dark bee is produced in isolated Swiss mountain valleys and it is fermented with the bacteria Zymomonas mobilis. Black BeeOme™ is designed for the recovery of the individual skin microflora after stress which results in a healthy, exceptionally clear and pure skin. Black BeeOme™ is COSMOS approved.Benefits: Reduces sebum production for a matte and pure skin. Regenerates the skin microflora after washing. Protects and strengthens the skin barrier.

Depolluphane is an organic cress sprout extract combined with a smart polysaccharide complex that actively protects the skin from urban pollution. It provides two lines of defense: Depolluphane effectively shields the skin against particulate matter (smoke, air Pollution) Depolluphane fortifies defense mechanisms by activating the skin's own detoxification enzymesBenefits: Protects against urban pollution. Activates the detoxification system. Shields skin against particulate matter. Fortifies skin’s own defense mechanism.

Delentigo™ is a cosmetic ingredient that has been designed to fight age spots and create an even skin tone. When compared to classical whitening products that generally lighten the skin, Delentigo™ delivers a targeted, stronger lightening effect on age spots than on the surrounding normally pigmented skin. Delentigo™ is based on glucosinolates from cress sprouts. This is a second generation antioxidant from soy, which is a natural inhibitor of the tyrosine kinase. Delentigo™ is encapsulated in an advanced vector system and enables a targeted and time-releasing activity. Benefits: Creates an even skin tone. Visibly reduces age spots. Prevents photo-aging and dark spots.

AllanChem Allantoin is a white, crystalline, odorless, and tasteless powder that is used as an emollient, soothing agent, and conditioner. It contains more than 99% of allantoin. This pharma-grade powder is used in skin-care applications and to manufacture pharmaceuticals.

Chemists often have difficulty finding high opacity, pure white powders for their formulations that remain true to color in both wet and dry conditions, a key point to developing liquid foundations. To combat this, Miyoshi America has developed MiyoHAZE White, an innovative, multi-functional opacifying powder that can be used in a wide range of cosmetic products. MiyoHAZE White’s unique properties display both wet and dry color fidelity with high opacity resulting in a soft-focus effect in the end formulation. MiyoHAZE White can also be surface treated to provide additional value-added benefits such as strong hydrophobicity, high coverage, and enhanced feel.

Nano-Lipobelle™ DN CoQ10 oA contains ultra-small particles of the highly purified coenzyme Q10, tocopherol and a derivative of vitamin C. Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is an essential component of energy metabolism in cells. Furthermore, it plays an important role as an antioxidant.Benefits: Protects against photo-aging. Increase of epidermal turnover. Rejuvenation of skin by stimulation of mitochondrial activity. Stimulates collagen production.

SLVR'Coffee™ is based on upcycled coffee silverskin to moisturize and comfort dry skin. The silverskin is a thin protective layer of the coffee cherry that envelops the delicate seed and falls off the bean during the roasting process. SLVR'Coffee™ protects the epidermis from internal and external stressors as well as transepidermal water loss, resulting in improved skin hydration. Therefore, SLVR'Coffee™ enhances the overall comfort level of delicate skin.Benefits: A biomimetic concept for skin hydration. Envelops the skin with a protective shell. Supports the skin barrier function against aggressors. Rehydrates dry legs.

InfraGuard combines organic sunflower shoots and powerful antioxidants from the tara tree in order to efficiently protect the skin against the harmful effects of infrared (IR) and 5G irradiation. Infrared rays are known to penetrate deeper into the skin than UV-rays. Due to radical formation, they inhibit mitochondrial energy production, which is essential for the healthy functioning of our cells and tissues. InfraGuard efficiently neutralizes radicals and protects the skin against IR oxidative stress.Benefits: Blocks IR and blue light induced free radical formation. Protects mitochondrial DNA. Inhibits light induced skin aging. Prevents the loss of skin density upon sun exposure. Reduces 5G-induced free radical formation and inflammation.

PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica is a patented liposomal preparation of apple stem cells derived from the 'Uttwiler Spätlauber', a rare Swiss apple variety. These apple stem cells are rich in epigenetic factors and metabolites, which ensures the longevity of skin cells. PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica has been shown to protect skin stem cells while also delaying the senescence of hair follicles. PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica succeeds in delivering a revolutionary anti-aging performance for real rejuvenation.Benefits: Vitalizes hair stem cells. Delays. senescence of hair follicles. For a visibly improved hair density.

MINERALIS® GU/MG (60302B) by ISALTIS is comprised of Magnesium Gluconate and Magnesium digluconate. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Penetrating, Protection, Rapid absorption, Replenishing and Restructuring. MINERALIS® GU/MG (60302B) is certified as USP. Approved for use in DSL Listed (Canada), EINECS Listed (EU), NZIoC Listed (New Zealand), TSCA Compliant, REACH Listed (Europe), IECIC Listed (China) and EC Cosing Listed (Europa).

Copper is involved in many different enzyme systems, as a cofactor for Superoxyde Dismutase (detoxifies free radicals); as a cofactor for tyrosinase (stimulates melanin synthesis) and as an activator for lysyl oxidase in the collagen synthetic pathway. It also stimulates the cutaneous immune system.

Amaranth Seed CO2-TO Extract (organic) is a yellow oil, stabilized with FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant Extract. This product can be applied in cosmetic products in particular for dry and sensible skin, for improving skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles and as prophylaxis against skin aging; calming and healing properties in case of damaged allergic and itching skin.

Ginger CO2-TO Extract (organic) is a brown clear liquid oil with pungent smell and taste. This product is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals and no reproducible microorganisms. Ideal for application in the food industry as spice for soups, rice- and meat- dishes, in the confectionery industry, liqueur industry and in pharmaceutical industry.

Oldest cultivated crop in the world obtained from the sesame seed (sesamum indicum).

Sage CO2-TO Extract 5% Oleanolic/Ursolic Acid is a dark brown viscous liquid at 40°C with a characteristic smell and taste. This product is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide with addition of a small amount of alcohol as entrainer, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals and no reproducible microorganisms.Ideal for application in stabilization of fatty oils, carotenoids, essential oils against oxidation; anti-aging, antiinflammatory component in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations. Ursolic acid inhibits indirectly metalloproteinases, which induces the decompositon of collagen in skin and has also anticancer properties.

Ginger CO2-TO Extract is a brown clear liquid oil with pungent smell and taste. This product is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals and no reproducible microorganisms. Ideal for application in the food industry as spice for soups, rice- and meat- dishes, in the confectionery industry, liqueur industry and in pharmaceutical industry.

There are several types of sunflower oils produced, such as high linoleic, high oleic and mid oleic. High linoleic sunflower oil typically has at least 69% linoleic acid. High oleic sunflower oil has at least 82% oleic acid. Variation in fatty acid profile is strongly influenced by both genetics and climate.

Evening Primrose Seed CO2-TO Extract is a clear yellow-green oil with characteristic smell, stabilized with natural FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant. This product is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, so no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals and no reproducible microorganisms. Ideally applied in the cosmetic industry in products such as moisturizing creams against dry skin, antiwrinkle, recommendable in case of impure skin, acne, neurodermitis, scaly and chapped skin, also in hand cream, nail polish, lip balsam, etc. The product is also applied as nutrition supplement in form of capsules for internal use.

Rice bran oil is vastly superior to traditional cooking oils and can be considered a nutraceutical (food as medicine) oil that is perfect for healthy cooking. Rice Bran Oil is quickly becoming a favorite in commercial frying to replace hydrogenated oils that contain trans fat. This is due to rice bran oils health, flavor and performance benefits.

NOVAGUARD UG is an esterified derivative of glycine, its chemical structure is similar to natural lipo-amino acid such as lipoprotein in live biological body. UG is an important ingredient in cosmetics. It can keep skin natural ecosystem, effectively eliminate acne and kill a lot of Gram+ and Gram- bacteria. It is suitable to oily and neutral skin.

Camellia Seed Oil, also known as Tea Oil, is a light, rapidly absorbing oil that is pressed from the seeds of Camellia sinensis or Camellia oleifera, the same trees that render the leaves used for green, white and black tea. Camellia Seed Oil is primarily monounsaturated and is said to be rich in anti-oxidants including Vitamin E. Camellia was originally cultivated in Japan and China and later with time, the world started recognizing its benefits. In Japan, camellia has over 900 names. Back then, the leaves of this plant were also very helpful in making tea and it was also a very important culture of China and Japan. The leaves of this plant were also used to make Britain's 'national beverage' tea. Camellia seed oil has some varieties like, camellia sinensis oil, Camellia japonica oil, camellia oleifera oil. All these oils have different names and also different chemical compositions. Camellia seed carrier oil has huge commercial value in China and is used by more than half of the population of China. Camellia seed oil is also very rich in nutrients. It is among the few oils which have nutrients other than fatty acids. When it comes to health, this oil is often compared with olive oil as it has a very similar composition, comprising, unsaturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated acids.

Conventional or organic available Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) , also known as goat nut, deer nut, pignut, wild hazel, quinine nut, coffeeberry, and gray box bush, is native to South-western North America. The plant came to prominence in the late 1970s when scientists found that the liquid wax from the jojoba bean has a strikingly similar structure to the natural wax esters in human skin. The CSIRO introduced the plant to Australia in 1978 and selectively bred certain varieties especially suited to Australian conditions. Commercial plantations are now established across the country, including at Kalannie, Wagin, Geraldton and York in Western Australia. A shrubby bush which usually grows between 3-6 feet, though occasionally taller, the leaves are up to 1 ½” long, thick with a waxy gray-green coloration. The flowers are small with a green-yellow color and contain no petals. The plant is usually dioecious, either male or female, with both sexes needed to produce the fruit. Occasionally there are hermaphrodite plants but this is rare. The plants can live between 100-200 years. While often solitary in growth, jojoba’s can produce ground based shoots and form into thickets.

Soy Germ CO2-TO Extract (organic) is an orange-yellow oil with some precipitation depending on temperature, stabilized with FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant (organic). This product is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals and no reproducible microorganisms. Ideal for application in cosmetics and dietary supplements.

Tamanu seed carrier oil is extracted from nuts of Calophyllum tacamahaca which belongs to Caryophyllaceae family. The name TAMANU is a Tahitian word describing specifically the Calophyllum Inophyllum species which grows solely on Tahiti. The Tamanu nuts are only 3 or 4 cm in diameter and grow in small bunches dispersed throughout the tree. The fruits are green at first. Contrary to most other oil producing nuts, the fresh green Tamanu nuts are completely devoid of oil when they first fall from the tree. They need to be exposed to the sun for a few weeks before they turn a brownish color, develop their aromatic odor and achieve their full oil capacity. The pure expressed Tamanu oil which is extracted from the sun-drenched dry nuts is a rich Olive Green color with a characteristic marked odor. It contains a significant resin concentration (over 20%) which gives it its therapeutic properties well known in pharmacy and beauty care.

Conventional or certified organic available Camellia japonica, also known as Tsubaki (soo-baw-kee) in Japanese is a flowering tree indigenous to Japan and China, and a member of the tea family. Camellia japonica oil is harvested from the seeds of the plant and traditionally known for its remarkable ability to retain moisture and penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin because its composition is similar to sebum the oil is naturally produced by human skin, delivering an immense amount of phytonutrients. This nourishing oil has been a treasured beauty secret by Japanese women and the ancient Geisha's for centuries, yet it is not well known in other areas of the world. It contains high levels of essential fatty acids, which help replenish the skin’s barrier and prevent water loss, protecting it from UV and environmental damage. The camellia flowers are prized for their beauty, and vary in color from white, pink, red with plenty of variations in between. The seeds are pressed to extract tsubaki-abura (椿油), i.e. camellia oil, which has a long history of giving Japanese women flawless porcelain-like skin and long, beautiful, shiny hair.

Conventional or organic available Argan oil is quickly becoming one of the world's most celebrated carrier oils. A very beloved and popular oil in the cosmetic industry, this beautiful oil is cold pressed from the kernels found inside the fruit of argan trees. Argan oil has been used for over 3500 years for its moisturizing properties for skin and hair and for skin blemishes and to help heal scars in its native Morocco. It is believed to have its origins is a small rural village known as Argana. The Argan tree grows wild in this region of Morocco and thrive in this vast and rugged environment where many other species of plants and animals struggle. With a light, nutty aroma, this oil is very rich in vitamin A and E and monosaturated fatty acids giving it incredible conditioning, moisturizing and anti-aging properties, and helping to make it a valuable ingredient in skin care and hair care.

Pomegranate Seed CO2-TO Extract (organic) is a yellow oil, with viscous consistence at room temperature. Stabilized with natural FLAVEX Rosemary Antioxidant Extract. This product is produced by supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals and no reproducible microorganisms. Ideal for application in cosmetic products for promoting skin regeneration, stimulating self repair mechanisms, improving skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles and as prophylaxis against skin aging; calming and healing properties in case of irritated, dry, sensible, allergic and itching skin.

Hyaluronic acid is a linear polysaccharide of high molecular weight. naturally occurring in the hurnan body. It is applied here as a connective tissue organizer and hydrating substance on the basis of its status as the most hydrating polymer known. The enormous water-binding capacity of hyaluronan is an essential characteristic influencing its biological effects. and. as it is a naturally occurring substance. Hyaluronic acid is free of immunogenic activity and is a non-toxic and ron-irritating substance.

Elaself is a fragment of the key regulator of collagen production. Pentapeptide stimulating synthesis of MFAP-4 protein that plays a crucial role in the formation of elastic fibers by associating them together improves skin elasticity, reduces wrinkles and fights solar elastosis.

Our Fruit Seed Oil Vitamin C Serum with 10% Vitamin C is unparalleled in its diversity of naturally-derived antioxidants. It is a truly progressive proprietary formula made from our NatureFRESH Cold Press botanical seed oils and is coupled with an oil-soluble form of vitamin C in the powerful, multi-purpose, and stabilized form of tetrahexydecl ascorbate.