Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: UV Protection

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.

Trautec ReCol3 Powder - TTA1-01 is a synthetic recombinant human collagen. ‍Type III collagen is a structural protein that makes up the extracellular matrix (ECM) and provides space for cell growth with a supportive function. Type III collagen plays an important role in skin elasticity and moisturizing, and it also works significantly for scar healing and anti-aging. Trautec ReCol3 Powder - TTA1-01 was selected using highly bioactive fragments from the amino acid sequence of natural human Type III collagen, and genetic engineering techniques were used with eukaryotic yeast to construct an expression system by using biological fermentation technology.

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.

Activoil™ Kerox-Pro™ is a 100% oil-soluble active ingredient to protect and repair hair against UV and heat (hair styling). It is made of Raphanus sativus seed extract displaying a particular fatty acid profile rich in C22 docosenoic acid. The composition of Raphanus sativus seed extract makes this ingredient highly suitable for hair care, mainly because of its similarity with 18-MEA. An extract of Magnolia enriched in the molecule honokiol using CO₂ supercritical fluid extraction provides an antioxidant capacity to Activoil™ Kerox-Pro™.

Trautec ReCol3 Powder - TTA1-02 is a synthetic recombinant human collagen. ‍Type III collagen is a structural protein that makes up the extracellular matrix (ECM) and provides space for cell growth with a supportive function. Type III collagen plays an important role in skin elasticity and moisturizing, and it also works significantly for scar healing and anti-aging. Trautec ReCol3 was selected using highly bioactive fragments from the amino acid sequence of natural human Type III collagen, and genetic engineering techniques were used with eukaryotic yeast to construct an expression system by using biological fermentation technology.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Saw Palmetto Berry In Butylene Glycol is a product from the plant family Arecaceae, known by its Latin name Serenoa serrulata. It contains key chemical constituents, including essential oils, sterols such as beta-sitosterol, polysaccharides, alkaloids, resins, and tannins. This product is categorized for use in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, with a focus on promoting sexual health and bone and joint health. It also serves a functional role in cosmetic and personal care products related to hair health.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Saw Palmetto Berry In Propylene Glycol is a product from the plant family Arecaceae, known by its Latin name Serenoa serrulata. Its key chemical constituents include essential oils, sterols (such as beta-sitosterol), polysaccharides, alkaloids, resins, and tannins. This product falls into the food, beverage, and dietary supplement category, with a specific focus on promoting sexual health and bone and joint health. Additionally, it serves as a functional ingredient in cosmetic and personal care products, primarily related to hair health.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Saw Palmetto Berry In Glycerin is a product from the plant family Arecaceae, known by its Latin name Serenoa serrulata. It contains key chemical constituents, including essential oils, sterols such as beta-sitosterol, polysaccharides, alkaloids, resins, and tannins. This product is categorized for use in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, with a focus on promoting sexual health and bone and joint health. It also serves a functional role in cosmetic and personal care products related to hair health.

White Tea Extract is a natural extract of the young leaves of Camellia Sinensis. White tea contains antioxidants and is effective for protecting skin cells against damage from sun exposure. White tea has been found to be effective in protecting the skin from oxidative stress and immune cell damage most likely due to its antioxidant properties. This product is excellent for use in anti-aging products as well as sun protection products. It is useful for acne treatment as well.

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.

MacDerma™ FA is found in the seeds and leaves of most plants such as oats, wheat and rice. It can also be found in coffee, apples, peanuts, artichoke, pineapple and oranges. It is an antioxidant which make it especially useful in the formulation of anti-aging cosmetics. MacDerma™ FA is an antioxidant that can destroy several different types of free radicals such as superoxide, hydroxyl radical and nitric oxide.

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.

P.A.T Zinc Oxide UV is a physical sun-blocking agent primarily functioning by reflecting, scattering, and absorbing ultraviolet light. Its broad effectiveness spans UVB and UVA rays, offering stability in sunlight. This agent provides enhanced protection from UVA rays compared to titanium oxide or other sunscreen chemicals, making it a reliable choice for sun protection formulations.

Niacinamide USP PC comprises one of the two forms of Vitamin B3; niacin (or nicotinic acid) being the other, both of which provide equivalent vitamin activity. As an essential component of living cells, Vitamin B3 is essential for protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Niacinamide is a precursor in the synthesis of the pyridine coenzymes NAD and NADP involved in cell metabolism, and as such play a key role in the production of energy.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 1000IU Non-GMO Soy (IP) is clear yellow to brownish color oil with mild odor & taste. It is derived from 100% Non-GMO soy oilseed source. It is esterified & stable form of d-alpha-tocopherol in which the acetate group protects the hydroxyl group of the Tocopherol chromanol ring from oxidation. Hence it shows enhanced stability & functionality. It is recommended to be used as nutritional source for Natural Vitamin E & is suitable for use in organic food and nutritional supplements.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopherol 1000IU Non-GMO Soy (IP) is a clear yellow to brownish red viscous oil with mild odor and characteristic taste of soy oil. It contains d-Alpha Tocopherol obtained from 100% Non-GMO soy oilseed source. Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopherol 1000IU Non-GMO Soy (IP) contains high Alpha Tocopherol (≥90%) of the total Tocopherol content & is highly recommended to be used as nutritional source for natural vitamin E. It is suitable for use in organic food and nutritional supplements.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 1000IU Non-GMO Sunflower is clear yellow to brownish color oil with mild odor & taste. It is derived from 100% Non-GMO Sunflower oilseed source. It is esterified & stable form of d-alpha-tocopherol in which the acetate group protects the hydroxyl group of the Tocopherol chromanol ring from oxidation. Hence it shows enhanced stability & functionality. Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 1000IU Non-GMO Sunflower is intended to be used as Natural Vitamin E supplement & is suitable for use in Organic food and nutritional supplements.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 1100IU Oil is ester torm of d-Alpha Tocopherol which shows enhanced stability in formulation.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopherol 750IU Oil is an active ingredient and is the primary form of vitamin E that is preferentially used by the human body to meet appropriate dietary requirements. It is one of the crucial ingredients used in food products and nutritional supplements. d-Alpha-Tocopherol fulfills major dietary requirements and is an abundant and natural source of Vitamin E. The normal body retains natural d-alpha-tocopherol for a longer duration. Thus, natural-e d-Alpha-Tocopherol is the best alternative to synthetic vitamin E. Besides dietary requirements, it has decent antioxidant potency and inhibits angiogenesis.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopherol 1000IU Non-GMO Sunflower is a clear yellow to brownish red viscous oil with mild odor and characteristic taste of Sunflower oil. It contains d-Alpha Tocopherol obtained from 100% Non-Allergen & Non-GMO sunflower oilseed source. Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopherol 1000IU Non-GMO Sunflower contains high Alpha Tocopherol (≥90%) of the total Tocopherol content & is highly recommended to be used as nutritional source for Natural Vitamin E. It is suitable for use in organic food and nutritional supplements.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopherol 1000IU Oil with its high gamma and delta tocopherol content, enhances the longevity of a product and the alpha isomer adds to it's nutritional value in food, feed & nutraceutical spheres. It is also used as essential nutrient supplement in various nutraceutical product formulations which helps to overcome dietary deficiency of vitamin E in body.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopherol 1300IU Oil is an active ingredient and is the primary form of vitamin E that is preferentially used by the human body to meet appropriate dietary requirements. It is one of the crucial ingredients used in food products and nutritional supplements. d-Alpha-Tocopherol fulfills major dietary requirements and is an abundant and natural source of Vitamin E. The normal body retains natural d-alpha-tocopherol for a longer duration. Thus, natural-e d-Alpha-Tocopherol is the best alternative to synthetic vitamin E. Besides Dietary requirements, it has decent antioxidant potency and inhibits angiogenesis.

Naturall-e™ d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 1000IU Oil is made by esterifying α-tocopherol with acetic acid in which the acetate group protects the hydroxyl group of the tocopherol chromanol ring from oxidation. Hence it shows enhanced stability and functionality. Its high stability is the major reason behind D-alpha Tocopherol Acetates' popularity.

Natural-e™ d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate 1360IU Oil is ester form of d-Alpha Tocopherol which shows enhanced stability in formulation.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-121 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product leaves a smooth, hydrated skin feel with a matte visual effect. It is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This product offers the most functionality for O/W emulsions.

EssentiaTein™ Protect has a targeted enzymatic process that delivers multi-benefit efficacy in one product. It is an anti-pollution product with active benefits to protect the cuticle of the hair from UV rays, lock in hydration, and enhance shine. This unique technology of sustainable ingredients (rice, baobab, and amaranth) provides continuous protection against daily pollution, UV damage, and oxidative stress, restoring the cuticle for healthier-looking hair with a mirror-like shine. By harnessing the power of enzymes, these powerful, multi-benefit protein complexes are made to enhance hair and skin care ingredients. Utilizing a specific enzymatic system and optimizing a proprietary process to increase efficacy through streamlined production, EssentiaTein™ platform offers multi-functional efficacy with sustainable practices.

TRI-K Industries, Inc. Colla Tein N35 NPNF® improves manageability for softer, smoother hair. Revitalizes hair by repairing damage and increasing elasticity. For the skin, it can be used for anti-irritation and soothing while providing moisture and UV protection. INCI: Hydrolyzed Collagen Suggested use level: 1 - 5%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 7.0. This product is gluten-free and non-GMO. We also carry spray dried version.

TRI-K Industries, Inc. Baobab Tein NPNF® defends UV stress by limiting cellular photo-aging. Restores skin vitality by significantly reducing DNA damage following UV exposure. Maintains healthy, supple skin with nourishing amino acids. Anti-aging solution for hair care grouped with superior damage recovery and protection from UV & heat stress. Deeply nourishes for greater manageability and instantly conditions for a softer, smoother feel. The product is sustainable not only for the earth but also for society. By helping the women in South Africa plant trees and sell fruits makes their families independent. INCI: Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract Suggested use level: 2 - 5%; add in the water or cool down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 7.0. This product is gluten-free, non-GMO, and Ecocert/Cosmos approved.

NaturePep® Ganoderma reduces crow’s feet wrinkles and roughness for smoother-looking skin. Repairs dermal degradation and prevents skin’s oxidative & cellular damage caused by aging, UV, environmental stress, and pollutants. Decreases melanin concentration on dark spots for an even skin complexion. INCI: Hydrolyzed Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract Suggested use level: 1 - 5%; add in the water or cool-down phase, when less than 40°C. For a formulation, the ideal pH range is 4.0 - 7.0. This product is gluten-free and non-GMO.

DermalRx® LuShield™ (R10056) is a proprietary extract of the fragrant flowering Osmanthus fragrans shrub that delivers anti-aging effects through senolytic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and protective activities. DermalRx® LuShield™ addresses cellular senescence due to environmental and dietary stressors while also protecting collagen and the extracellular matrix (ECM, the structural foundation of the skin) from the damaging effects of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), UV radiation, free radicals, and pollution (PM2.5). DermalRx® LuShield™ protects the skin to facilitate the natural repair, rebuilding, and restructuring of skin and skin matrices for a healthy and youthful appearance.  

Pleiotanicals® Holy Basil OSE (R10104) is a proprietary extract of Ocimum sanctum (a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine) for pollution protection and aging prevention in the skin. Holy Basil OSE contains key active molecules, including polyphenols and pentacyclic triterpenoids, that protect against environmental pollution with anti-aging benefits. Holy Basil OSE is ideal for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, de-stressing, and pollution/UV protection regimens, as well as soothing, calming products for sensitive skin.   Holy Basil OSE reduces a suite of inflammatory mediators in the skin typically induced by exposure to airborne particular matter (PM2.5). Holy Basil OSE protects the extracellular matrix (ECM, the structural foundation of the skin) against damaging oxidative, proteolytic, and inflammatory stress while also modulating collagen and other genes fundamental for ECM structure and integrity.

Tellirictin® (R10047) is a proprietary clove flower extract containing natural gallate-based pleiotropic compounds (tellimagrandin I and casuarictin) for multi-functional anti-aging performance. Tellirictin® addresses the many signs of aging by delivering brightening, anti-wrinkle, and moisturizing activities, while also protecting the skin from oxidative, inflammatory, proteolytic, and environmental stresses. Applications of Tellirictin® include anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, and skin-brightening regimens, soothing and calming products for sensitive skin, and pre- and post-sun care.   Tellirictin® prevents excessive melanin production to combat hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase activity as efficiently as beta-arbutin. Tellirictin® protects collagen and other components of the extracellular matrix (ECM, the structural foundation of the skin) from damaging enzymes (MMPs and elastases) associated with environmental stressors such as environmental pollution and UV (sun) exposure. Tellirictin® modulates microRNAs involved in the beneficial regulation of DNA repair, barrier protection, and anti-inflammatory pathways. 

Pleiotanicals® Ellagicin®(R10068) is a botanically derived active ingredient containing proprietary acai and pomegranate “superfruit” extracts for antioxidant and anti-aging benefits. Ellagicin® is rich in ellagic acid, anthocyanins, and other natural antioxidants that provide protection from oxidative and proteolytic stress. Ellagicin® protects collagen and other components of the extracellular matrix (ECM, the structural foundation of the skin) from damaging enzymes associated with environmental stressors such as environmental pollution and UV (sun) exposure. Applications of Ellagicin® include anti-aging and anti-wrinkle regimens, soothing and calming products for sensitive skin, and pre- and post-sun care.

Pleiotanicals® Holy Basil OSP (R10110) is a proprietary extract of Ocimum sanctum (a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine) for pollution protection and aging prevention in the skin. Holy Basil OSP contains key active molecules, including polyphenols and pentacyclic triterpenoids, that protect against environmental pollution with anti-aging benefits. Holy Basil OSP is ideal for anti-aging, anti-wrinkle, de-stressing, and pollution/UV protection regimens, as well as soothing, calming products for sensitive skin.   Holy Basil OSP reduces a suite of inflammatory mediators in the skin typically induced by exposure to airborne particular matter (PM2.5). Holy Basil OSP protects the extracellular matrix (ECM, the structural foundation of the skin) against damaging oxidative, proteolytic, and inflammatory stress while also modulating collagen and other genes fundamental for ECM structure and integrity.

Pleiotanicals® Scavenox® GTE (R10025) is a highly stable green tea extract with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) for long-term antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-brightening activity. Applications for Scavenox® GTE include anti-aging and anti-blemish regimens, skin-brightening and skin tone-balancing systems, and soothing and calming products for sensitive skin.   Scavenox® GTE protects the skin from oxidative stress with the demonstrated ability to prevent UV-induced lipid peroxidation and scavenging of singlet oxygen. Scavenox® GTE also inhibits inflammatory and proteolytic (MMPs and elastase) damage for protection against UV radiation, pollution, and other environmental stressors. These activities offer skin protection and renewal by preserving collagen and other components of the extracellular matrix (ECM, the structural foundation of the skin). Scavenox® GTE prevents excessive melanin production to combat hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase activity.

DermalRx® FSE (R10111) is a marine bioferment produced from Sargassum vulgare for DNA protection and repair in sun-exposed skin. Rich in bioactive phlorotannins, DermalRx® FSE stimulates the skin’s natural DNA repair process through nucleotide excision repair (NER). Ex vivo studies demonstrate DermalRx® FSE’s DNA protective and reparative effects after UV exposure. DermalRx® FSE also provides strong anti-pollution activity, protecting the skin from damaging oxidation and inflammation. DermalRx® FSE is ideal for anti-aging, de-stressing, soothing and calming, and pre- and post-sun care products.