Products in Botanical Ingredients & Extracts: UV Protection

Actisoothe® advanced botanical ingredient is a pacifier for reactive skin. It is an extract of the mushrooms Cordyceps sinensis and Trametes versicolor, used since antiquity to help relieve overly reactive skin. Actisoothe® advanced botanical ingredient, selectively reduces COX-2 gene expression in vitro, which controls the synthesis of inflammatory mediators.

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.

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.

Vanirea® UP is a phyto-active substance obtained through hydroglycolic extraction (on propylene glycol or butylene glycol) from the pods of Tahiti vanilla (Vanilla tahitensis). It is a UV protector that combats oxidative stress, prevents photo-aging, and limits the appearance of "sunburn" cells. Vanirea® is a high-quality active ingredient that reinforces skin U.V. protection.

Naturall-Re™ Rosemary Extract Powder 50% (UA) is derived through solvent extraction of rosemary leaf. This powder, devoid of a rosemary aroma, boasts complete solubility in ethanol. Featuring rosemary extract and ursolic acid, it stands out as a natural, efficient, and stable (high-temperature, durable) solution. With security, non-toxicity, and freedom from side effects, Naturall-Re™ Rosemary Extract Powder 50% (UA) provides a reliable choice for diverse applications.

Naturall-Re™ Rosemary Extract Powder 6% (RA) is obtained through solvent extraction of rosemary leaves. This powder, with its characteristic aroma, is rich in rosmarinic acid, an esteemed natural antioxidant. This product is renowned for its stability and remains efficient even in high temperatures, ensuring durability. As a water-soluble antioxidant, it stands as a non-toxic, side-effect-free, and green food additive.

PhytoTrace™ Carrot is a carrot extract in sunflower oil. The botanical extract is obtained by maceration, a cold process that preserves heat-sensitive phytochemicals and renders extracts matching, as best as possible, the pool of phytochemicals in the plant. The extraction eluent is an organic, deodorized sunflower oil. The farmers follow a high standard of agricultural practices in terms of sustainability, environmental responsibility, and plant cultivation.

MelanoBronze combines acetyl tyrosine - a stable substrate for the pigment melanin - with a monk's pepper berry extract that features beta-endorphin-like compounds that actively stimulate the melanin production in melanocytes. MelanoBronze gradually builds up a natural and healthy looking tan without the need for exposure to the sun.Benefits: Boosts natural melanin synthesis. Improves the skin’s own UV defense. Enhances natural skin tan. Ensures skin is sun-ready with a protective tan.

GSP-T is a powerful antioxidant complex that combines water-soluble Swiss grape seed procyanidins and oil-soluble natural tocopherol. Procyanidins are potent antioxidants and free radical scavengers that are found in high concentrations in Swiss Pinot Noir grapes. Six ex-vivo studies conducted that mimicked real-life conditions demonstrated that GSP-T succeeds in protecting hair against daily stress factors and reducing color fading in cases of dyed hair.Benefits: Shields hair against daily stress factors. Locks in color, resists fading. Prevents damage due to heat-styling. Helps to rebalance the scalp.

GSP-T is a powerful antioxidant complex combining water-soluble Swiss grape seed procyanidins and oil-soluble natural tocopherol. Procyanidins are potent antioxidants and free radical scavengers that are found in high concentrations in Swiss Pinot Noir grapes. When combined with tocopherol (an antioxidant that is naturally present in the skin) the result is a synergistic effect and therefore an increased antioxidant activity.Benefits: Protects skin cells against oxidative stress. Fights free radicals. Prevents environmental damage. Soothes stressed skin and reduces redness. Prevents skin aging by fighting glycation reaction.

NanoVit oA is a nanoemulsion that is loaded with sea buckthorn pulp oil. This oil has a unique fatty acid composition, containing more than 50% of unsaturated fatty acids and is exceptionally rich in omega-7, which is seldom found in the plant kingdom. The encapsulation of the oil in a nanoemulsion both increases its penetration and protects it from deactivation.Benefits: Regenerates the skin. Protects against UV damage. Antioxidant activity. For a vital and healthy-looking skin.

SunActin is an organic sunflower shoot extract that has been combined with natural vitamin E in a nanoemulsion. SunActin protects the skin against oxidative stress and complements the protective effect of sunscreens. Several studies have shown the capacity of SunActin to inhibit the production of the MMPs that are responsible for the degradation of major skin components and boost the protective effect of sunscreens while neutralizing their oxidant effect.Benefits: Boosts protective effect of sunscreens. Enhances the skin’s defense capacity. Prevents formation of sunburn cells. Reduces aging, even at cellular level. Protects skin from UV induced oxidative stress.

PhytoCellTec™ Solar Vitis is based on stem cells that are derived from a rare grape cultivar with high tannin levels. Combining effectively with UV filters, PhytoCellTec™ Solar Vitis gives additional protection against UV radiation. Despite the use of sun protection filters, toxins and free radicals are generated by UV in the skin which, in particular. harms the precious stem cells. PhytoCellTec™ Solar Vitis counters this by both protecting and maintaining the activity of those epidermal stem cells - even in cases of stress induced by UV.Benefits: Protects skin stem cells against UV stress. Increases the skin’s UV tolerance. Fights photo-aging. For a vital and healthy-looking skin.

SantEnergy™ is a distinctive polyphenol-rich extract sustainably obtained from the aerial parts of the plant Yerba Santa. It optimally delays aging of hair follicles and increases both hair growth and hair density. SantEnergy™ is COSMOS approved.Benefits: Energizes hair follicles through a caffeine-like effect. Protects hair follicles from oxidative stress. Delays aging of hair follicles. Increases both hair growth and hair density.

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.

KeraGuard is an effective antioxidant protection complex for damaged hair and weak and brittle nails. The unique combination of extremely stable tannins from the tara tree and sunflower sprout extract makes rough and exhausted hair shiny and beautiful again and strengthens the nails.Benefits: Protects hair against heat, urban pollution and UV stress. Repairs chemically treated hair. Prevents the color fading of hair. Restores the resilience of hair. Protects and strengthens nails. Improves nail thickness.

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.

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.

Wheat Bran CO2-TO Extract (organic) is an orange-yellow oil with some precipitation depending on temperature. The extract has emollient and humidity preserving properties, protects and smooths the skin, is equilibrating, alleviates itching, assists cell regeneration and contributes to UV-protection. Typically applied for sensitive dried and stressed skin, in face crèmes, for body care and in hair care products.

Concentrated extract of sugars from the rhizomes of Hedychium coronarium, SAKADIKIUM™ offers wide skin benefits. It acts as a multiprotector when exposed to blue light, UV and pollution.

Chamomile Cellular Extract are created using purified, deionized rain-harvested water and less plant material to produce a True to Nature extract. With attention to eco-sustainable practices, traceable to source and transparent in composition ingredients – Cellular Extracts deliver the brilliance of nature. The NE Chamomile Cellular Extract has evolved this popular traditional botanical to new heights of efficacy by releasing more phyto-compounds than in past inferior methods, giving this species a new stage to shine in topical applications. Combining an exciting range of natural compounds such as herinarin, apigenin, casticin to create new stories for this stunning flower.

Dragonfruit Cellular Extract are created using purified, deionized rain-harvested water and less plant material to produce a True to Nature extract. With attention to eco-sustainable practices, traceable to source and transparent in composition ingredients – Cellular Extracts deliver the brilliance of nature. Cellular Extracts are naturally multifunctional, and the Dragonfruit's powerful phyto-compounds discovered within this fruits cell walls represents an exciting opportunity to create exciting new products, benefits and marketability. The 'Pitaya', or Dragonfruit common to Asia and Central and South America is a stunning beautiful fruit with an intense color and intriguing shape. Not only does this fascinating natural ingredient have potential anti-aging properties but the story of the Dragonfruit also offers rich and exotic imagery and exceptional activities.

Solarepare MB is a natural active raw material extracted from Magnolia biondii flower. M. biondii is produced in the genuine producing area, Nanzhao County, Henan Province. Its flowers are rich in lignans, which can effectively reduce the number of sunburned cells induced by ultraviolet (UV), reduce the reactivity of skin cells and blood vessels, improve skin structure and erythema, and alleviate UV damage.

COBIOPURE consists on Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract grown in Paraguay in accordance with the Guarani tradition, from Biodynamic Agriculture and Demeter Standard.

Ophiopogon japonicus is the dried root tuber of Ophiopogon, a plant belonging to the genus Liliaceae. It is a commonly used Chinese medicine in clinical practice. It was first published in "Shen Nong's Materia Medica" and listed as the top grade. Ophiopogon root contains a variety of saponins, polysaccharides, flavonoids. Ophiopogon polysaccharides show good effects in moisturizing, anti-oxidation, and reduce the reactivity of ultraviolet radiation on skin damage.

Organic Red Raspberry Powder contain significant amounts of polyphenol antioxidants such as anthocyanin pigments which support overall healthy function. Extraordinarily high in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, Red Raspberry Seed Oil is a superb anti-oxidant and it contains 83% essential fatty acids. Rubus idaeus (Raspberry) Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the red raspberry, Rubusidaeus. Raspberry Seed Oil is an effective protection oil that helps to support skin health because of its essential fatty acid content. Raspberry Seed Oil contains exceptionally high levels of alpha and gamma tocopherols (vitamin E), vitamin A and omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids which provide the skin with significant broad spectrum protection from damaging UVA and UVB rays.

Black Currant Cellular Extract are created using purified, deionized rain-harvested water and less plant material to produce a True to Nature extract. With attention to eco-sustainable practices, traceable to source and transparent in composition ingredients – Cellular Extracts deliver the brilliance of nature. The humble blackcurrant really isn’t humble at all, it is a gem in the British countryside. Black Currants have been growing in the British countryside since the 17th century, records suggest, when blackcurrants were revered for their many medicinal qualities. The deep purple pigment of the black currant is attributed to its high anthocyanin content. Anthocyanin's are plant pigments that produce a red, purple or blue hue. The NE Black Currant Cellular Extract’s additional phyto-compounds may be considered for more benefits below, delivering natural molecules in a water- soluble format, including anthocyanin, myricetin, rutin, kaempferol, isorhamnetin, quercetin, phenolics, amino acids and more.

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Rhodiola crenulata is sourced from the root or rhizome of Rhodiola. Compendium of Materia Medica records that Rhodiola crenulata is "the best of the classic medicines, can dispel spiritual depression and make up for health deficiencies", which is "rare among known tonic medicines". The main active ingredient is salidroside, which has many skincare effects such as acne removal, anti-inflammation, whitening, oxidation resistance and light protection.

Botanical extract derived from fresh dried green tea leaves. It’s high flavonoid content makes it suitable for use in skin, sun and hair care products as well as soaps and acne products.

Extract derived from fresh buds and young dried white tea leaves. It’s high flavonoid content makes it suitable for use in skin, sun and hair care products as well as soaps and acne products.

Aloe barbadensis has a long medicinal history, dating back to ancient Greece in the fourth century BC, Cleopatra in the first century BC used aloe as a regular beauty product.The main active ingredient of aloe is acemannan which has the functions of moisturizing and antioxidant.

Mountain Pepper Leaf Cellular Extracts are created using purified, deionised rain-harvested water and less plant material to produce a True to Nature extract. With attention to eco-sustainable practices, traceable to source and transparent in composition ingredients Cellular Extracts deliver the brilliance of nature. Native to the cool temperate rainforests of Tasmania, it is a pioneer species belonging to the ancient gondwanan supercontinent family of plants, and has a history of traditional medicinal use. The NE Mountain Pepper Leaf Cellular Extract delivers the natural molecules this botanical species can offer in a water-soluble format. The major components found in the NE Mountain Pepper Leaf Extract are amino acids, procyanidins, chlorogenic acid, phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, vitexin and more. This mix of compounds indicates that this extract has a strong potential for improving skin and hair condition.

Natural plant extract derived from the berries of the sassafras plant. It inhibits the production of hormones associated with hair loss and is used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products.