Apigenin is a naturally occurring edible phenolic flavonoid compound widely distributed in fruits, vegetables, and medicinal plants.
Anti-aging
Many people consider preventing skin aging one of their most essential needs. Over the years, the cosmetic industry has strengthened this wish with new formulations and active ingredients. Consumers highly appreciate good looks and well-being.
Active anti-aging ingredients are participating in both directions. The tests on human volunteers demonstrated the positive influence of many modern ingredients and complexes against skin aging.
The active support of energy control in the cells and the prevention of DNA damage are essential steps to counteract the process of accelerated aging, often induced by UV light. The specific combinations of anti-aging ingredients and complexes do even more.
Strong regenerative effects, like stimulating collagen, support the consumer's need for well-being, resulting in improved skin elasticity and wrinkle reduction. The more consumers learn from the concepts and claims of cosmetic products containing anti-aging ingredients, the higher their expectations are. This section fulfills the increasing requirements of quickly learning consumers.The skin is facing many kinds of stress, such as aging, mycobacterium and virus attack, UV and infrared light, and recently issued environmental stress, such as pollen, PM2.5, and PM10, including its harmful components polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heavy metals.
Argania Spinosa (Argan tree) leaf extract is a natural ingredient against premature aging. It inhibits MMP (Matrix metalloproteinases) and collagenase enzymes responsible for extracellular matrix components and collagen destruction.
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide is a 40% dry extract solution ( p/p ) composed of L-lysine and L-arginine oligopeptide with a degree of polymerization from 2 to 7, obtained by a solvent-free process, enzymatic synthesis.
Argirelox is a complex that combines the power of two revolutionary peptides fighting against expression lines and deep wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles.
Artemia Extract is a unique plankton (Artemia salina) extract that helps protect skin from environmental shocks, such as extreme pH, temperature change, UV, and IR exposure.
Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) is a herbaceous perennial fragrant plant that grows to approximately 1-1.8 meters (3-6 ft) high. The plant grows best in full sun places in light, dry, and well-drained soil. One uses the leaves and the flowering time collected plant as a medical herb.
Ascophyllum nodosum (Eggwrack) extract is a pure water-soluble powder rich in bioactive marine polysaccharides known as fucoidans. The extract can contain more than 80% fucoidan. Usually, Ascophyllum nodosum extract is produced using a pure aqueous extraction procedure.
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide is a vitamin C peptide (protein hydrolisate) complex also known under the trade name Vitazyme® C. Compared with a synthetic vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), which is unstable in preparations, it has good stability in water solutions and other aqueous systems.
Ascorbyl Hyaluronate is a stable derivative of vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) combined with hyaluronic acid. It is also known under the trade name Vita-HA.
Ascorbyl Lactoside is a Vitamin C derivative with adequate stability, safety, and whitening performance. Structurally, it is close to Ascorbyl Glucoside and suitable for skincare applications. It is known under the trade name Everwhite™ VCL.
Ascorbyl Methylsilanol Pectinate is a stable water-soluble Vitamin C derivative, an Ascorbic acid conjugate with Silanetriol and Pectin. It is known under the trade name Ascorbosilane C and developed by Exsymol.
Like other forms of Vitamin C, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate helps prevent cellular aging by inhibiting the cross-linking of collagen, oxidation of proteins, and lipid peroxidation.
AstraForce is an anti-aging active botanical complex specially designed for blemished skin. It is a liposomal extract of Astragalus Membranaceus roots effective against blemish-prone, oily, or combination skin.
Oats (Avena Sativa) and oat products have been eaten since the first century A.D., but the therapeutic uses of oats have only recently been documented.
Bakuchiol is a derivative from the psoralea corylifolia plant used in oriental medicine. The first natural alternative to retinol.
Benzyl Nicotinate (3-pyridine carboxylic acid phenylmethyl ester) is an ester of Niacin (nicotinic acid or Vitamin B3) with benzyl alcohol, a member of the nicotinate family of compounds with a rubefacient action on the skin.
Bio Placenta is a combination of five synthesized growth factors (EGF, IGF-1, acidic FGF, alkaline FGF, VEGF), amino acids and vitamins. Stimulates cell growth and skin tissue repair.
Biopeptide EL™ is a peptide-based complex ingredient for skin firmness and tone improvement. Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12 is a synthetic lipo-peptide, a derivative of VGVAPG-peptide with the sequence Val-Gly-Val-Ala-Pro-Gly which is a fragment of the natural elastin.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is an anionic biotechnological polysaccharide obtained by a bacterial fermentation process and is accepted for organic cosmetics. It is a moisturizing, soothing, anti-aging, and hair-sheathing cosmetic active ingredient providing a soft touch to formulations.
Our organism is controlled by a communication network that maintains physiological balance. This communication is a dynamic relationship maintained between a transmitter and a receiver through messages carried from a specific channel.
Biotinoyl Hexapeptide-2 Amide is a conjugate of Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide (GHRP-6; His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2) and Biotin (vitamin B7), providing a synergic effect.
Engineered growth factors formed from the fermentation of two potent mushrooms combine to make Bioyouth™ EGT effective protection against free radical damage and skin cell oxidation caused by UVA exposure.
Bis(Tripeptide-1) Copper Acetate is a copper-containing complex of Tripeptide-1 acetate, a derivative of the famous GHK peptide (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine). Its solution is a clear blueish liquid. Its color results from the presence of copper ions.
Bis-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a water-soluble vitamin C derivative produced by conjugating ascorbic acid with glycerin. The derivatization of the fragile vitamin C with glycerin improves its stability against oxidation, so it is now possible to formulate it into emulsions and transparent gels.
Boswellia (Boswellia Serrata) is a plant used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries that promotes joint comfort and has anti-inflammatory action. Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract is an ingredient originating from historical roots that applied modern science to ancient knowledge.
Brookosome® ACE contains a complementary combination of three vitamins in liposomes to help protect lipid membranes from free-radical attack. Retinyl Palmitate and Tocopherol Acetate will help to scavenge free radicals responsible for lipid peroxidation.
The buddleja (Buddleja davidii, butterfly bush, or summer lilac) is a plant of Chinese origin brought to Europe in the nineteenth century for use as a garden shrub. Named after Reverend Adam Buddle and a French Jesuit missionary, Père Armand David, B.
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil is a liquid shea oil that is completely clear at 20°C.
Japanese Green Tea (Camellia Oleifera) has long been revered in many cultures as a remedy for various dysfunctions. Discovered in China almost 5,000 years ago, its utilization for refreshment and as a beneficial health nutrient quickly spread around the world.