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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Product Background
Some plants, when exposed to environmental stress, or suffer physical attacks such as cuts, shocks and insect bites, or are attacked by microorganisms, produce defense substances that act as auxiliary barriers, preventing pathogen attacks and allowing the recovery of the plant tissue. Acacia Senegal is a specie of leguminous native to semi-desert regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, that in situations of stress produces an exudate rich in heteropolysaccharides which protects the plant from attacks and damage, allowing it to survive in an extremely hostile environment. Perceiving Acacia’s exceptional strength to assaults and its ability to recover from injuries and attacks, Assessa’s scientists found in its exudate inspiration to develop ACTIMULSI GA20.
ACTIMULSI GA20 has an anti-inflammatory activity that improves the stability and the sensorial of emulsions
- Benefits
- Alternative to Silicone for Hair, Anti-Inflammatory, Co Emulsifier, Cuticle Alignment, Gloss, Repair, Silicone Alternative for the Skin, Softness, Soothing
- Acacia Senegal
Some plants, when exposed to environmental stress, or suffer physical attacks such as cuts, shocks and insect bites, or are attacked by microorganisms, produce defense substances that act as auxiliary barriers, preventing pathogen attacks and allowing the recovery of the plant tissue. Acacia Senegal is a specie of leguminous native to semi-desert regions of Sub-Saharan Africa, that in situations of stress produces an exudate rich in heteropolysaccharides which protects the plant from attacks and damage, allowing it to survive in an extremely hostile environment. Perceiving Acacia’s exceptional strength to assaults and its ability to recover from injuries and attacks, Assessa’s scientists found in its exudate inspiration to develop ACTIMULSI GA20.
ACTIMULSI GA20 has an anti-inflammatory activity that improves the stability and the sensorial of emulsions
Applications & Uses
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.3 - 1.0%, 0.1 - 8.0%
- Usage Guidelines
Product % Primer 0.3 to 1.0 Serum 0.3 to 0.6 Cream and lotion 0.3 to 1.0 Moisturizing balm 0.3 to 1.0 Cream for eyes area 0.3 to 1.0 Lotion for eyes area 0.3 to 1.0 Emulsion for scalp 0.3 to 0.8
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Stability
Due to its structural feature, ACTIMULSI GA20 acts as a natural co-emulsifier agent. Studies show that the use of ACTIMULSI GA20 in emulsions allows the reduction of the use of surfactants up to 65% without loss of stability.
The analysis of the frequency of distribution of micelles by size (diameter) and their variation over time is a good measure for evaluating the stability of an emulsion. Less stable emulsions present tendency to coalescence of micelles, observed by its increasing size. Stable emulsions do not present this tendency, remaining unchanged over time.
Graphs below show the distribution of micelles of the emulsions of the Control Formula and the Test Formula after 2 and 23 days.
DISTRIBUTION OF MICELLES BY SIZE
(DIAMETER IN MICRONS)Control Formula
Control Formula increased the size of the micelles, with average diameter greater than 1.3 microns.
Test Formula
Test Formula containing 0.5% of ACTIMULSI GA20 showed tendency to stability over time.
- Sensory
The use of ACTIMULSI GA20 improves emulsions sensorial attributes, adding a pleasant dry touch. Emulsions form ed by micelles more circular have sensory properties higher than those by emulsions formed by irregularly- shaped micelles.
DISTRIBUTION OF CIRCULARITY
HISTOGRAMS (% MICELLES)Control Formula
Circularity (Microns)
Test Formula
Circularity (Microns)
Test Formula containing 1.0% of ACTIMULSI GA20 showed greater circularity, with 90% of the micelles in the ideal range, while the Control formula presented only 70% of the micelles in the ideal range.
- Anti-Inflammatory Activity
TNF-α (pg/ml)
ACTIMUSI GA20 reduces the production of inflammatory markers (TNF-α) in 24.7% in sensitized cells. TNF is a group of molecules which possess a wide range of proinflammatory actions. TNF was produced by macrophages incubated for 1 hour in the presence of the active and, subsequently, stimulated with LPS (100 ng/ml) for 24h.