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Polevan S is based on levan, a prebiotic polysaccharide which can be produced by plants and micro-organisms. It has a number of biological properties including moisturizing, antiwrinkle and anti-inflammatory effects. PoLevan S is obtained from sugarcane by an enzymatic process.

INCI Name: Fructan, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose

Functions: Anti-Aging Agent, Revitalizing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, EDTA-free, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Glycol ether-free, Halal, Impurities-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Nitrosamines-free, Non-Irritant, Not Tested on Animals, Phthalates-free, Solvent-free, Sustainable, TSE-free, VOC-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, FDA Compliant, GMP, Halal, ISO 16128, ISO 22716

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Wrinkle, Brightening, Firming, Hydrating, Improves Skin Elasticity, Moisturizing, Rejuvenating, Revitalizing, Shine & Radiance, Skin Strengthening Effect, Skin Tightening, Softening

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
EINECS No.
231-791-2, 246-376-1, 215-181-3, 201-069-1, 200-075-1, 200-333-3, 200-334-9, 200-675-3
Origin
  • Fructan - Bacterial
  • Aqua - Mineral
  • Glucose - Vegetable
  • Fructose - Vegetable
  • Sucrose - Vegetable
  • Sodium Citrate - Vegetable
  • Citric Acid - Vegetable
  • Potassium Hydroxide - Synthetic
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

Skin aging is characterized by a disruption of Stratum corneum and barrier integrity, a slow down of keratinocyte renewal and a decrease in biomechanical filament synthesis (collagen for example). It induces a reduction in skin water retention leading to a loss of elasticity, firmness and thickness.
Thanks to the biological expertise of Greentech Group combined to the biotransformation of Gan Shmuel Group, PoLevan S was developped, a rejuvenating active ingredient.

Action
  • Enhances epidermal rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronic acid like
  • Maintains moisturization
  • Reduces wrinkles
Cosmetic Benefits

PoLevan S is a regenerative and anti-aging active that enables to limit premature signs of
age. This daily skin care visibly attenuates wrinkles. It participates in skin strengthening with its hydrating and tightening power to restore firmness, elasticity and radiance to the skin.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Cosmetic Use
  • Moisturizing care
  • Softening products
  • After-sun care
  • Anti-age range
Formulations
  • Concentration for use: 1 to 2 %
  • pH for use: 4.0 – 8.0
  • Caution for use: Add to emulsions, at the end of the preparation process, either cold or at 35-40°C, during cooling.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Opalescent viscous liquid
Soluble in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Natural Content12.4%-
Natural Origin Content99.4%-
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dry Mattermin. 50.0%GT006
pH Value (Direct)5.0 - 6.0-GT005
Quantifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Levan (exp: fructan)min. 20.0% m/mGT0115
Total Monosaccharidsmin. 40.0% m/mGT045
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Detection of EnterobacteriaAbsence-ISO 18415
Enumeration of Mesophilic Aerobic Bacteriamax. 100ufc/mL - cfu/mLISO 21149
Enumeration of Yeasts and Moldsmax. 100ufc/mL - cfu/mLISO 16212

Regulatory & Compliance

REACH Status
INCI Concentration REACH Status
Fructan 20 – 40 % Exempt: < 1 ton/year (dry matter)
Aqua 12.4 – 55.4 % Water exempted annex IV
Glucose 15 – 25 % Exempt: < 1 ton/year (dry matter)
Fructose 0 – 10 % Exempt: < 1 ton/year (dry matter)
Sucrose 0 – 10 % Exempt: < 1 ton/year (dry matter)
Sodium Citrate ≤ 1 % Trisodium citrate
registered n°01-2119457027-40
Citric Acid ≤ 1 % Citric Acid registered
n°01-2119457026-42
Potassium Hydroxide ≤ 0.5 % Potassium hydroxide
registered n°01-2119487136-33
Potassium Sorbate ≤ 0.1 % Potassium Sorbate
registered n°01-2119950315-41

 

Technical Details & Test Data

Proven Efficacy
  • Procollagen I

Collagen is an important skin component, acting on hydration and biomechanical properties.

Polevan S - Proven Efficacy

On skin explant obtained from a healthy patient. Treatment with or without PoLevan S at
different concentrations by topical application. After 48h of incubation, the turnover
rate was determined by ELISA assay.
*p<0.05 vs control

A significant increase in procollagen I was observed. PoLevan S was as effective as TGF-β, a growth factor regulating the architecture and the degradation of extracellular matrix.

 

  • Cellular proliferation

Polevan S - Proven Efficacy - 1

On skin explant obtained from a healthy patient. Treatment with or without PoLevan S at
different concentrations by topical application. After 48h of incubation, the turnover
rate was determined by BrdU assay.

PoLevan S acts on cellular proliferation. The alteration due to aging may be less visible.

 

Polevan S accelerates epidermis proliferation rate thus acting to promote skin rejuvenation, an important feature of skin vitality and firmness.

 

  • Water balance

Taurine plays a major role in osmoregulation and as a membrane stabilizer

Polevan S - Proven Efficacy - 2

On human normal keratinocytes. Cells incubated during 24 hours in absence (control) or in presence of PoLevan S. Quantification in cell lysate using an ELISA assay.
*p<0.05 vs control

PoLevan S significantly increases content in taurine transporter.

 

Polevan S limits dehydration and preserves membrane integrity.

Clinical Study
  • Evaluation of moisturization (Corneometer® measurements), immediate effect

Double blind test on 18 volunteers (22 to 50 years old). A unique application in the morning on forearms. Comparison of PoLevan S (1.6%) and hyaluronic acid low molecular weight (HA 0.2%).

Polevan S - Clinical StudyPolevan S maintains moisturization, similarly to hyaluronic acid.

 

  • Effect on wrinkles

Double blind test on 11 women (40 to 70 years old). Twice daily application during 4 weeks. Comparison of PoLevan S 1.6% to hyaluronic acid (HA) 0.2%. 

Wrinkle assessment (0-10 scale) by a dermatologist

Polevan S - Clinical Study - 1

* p<0.05 vs D0

 

Wrinkle improvement (0-10 scale) evaluated by volunteers

HA (0.2%) 4.1
PoLevan S (1.6%) 4.6

Polevan S shows an anti-wrinkle activity similarly to hyaluronic acid.

 

  • Self-assessement

Polevan S - Clinical Study - 2Polevan S has same effects than hyaluronic acid according to the volunteers.

 

  • Effect on skin pH

SLES vs SLES + PoLevan S 1.6% vs PoLevan S 1.6%. Acidic control used to validate the protocol (data not shown). Application on the arm of 14 volunteers. pH was measured at T0, T20 min, T2H and T6h.

Polevan S - Clinical Study - 3Polevan S limits detergent-induced ph disturbance

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage

15 / +25°C
Keep in the original packaging, without opening, in the recommended storage conditions.