Macadamia (Macadamia Ternifolia) Oil is a versatile natural cosmetic oil for high-performance emulsions, lipsticks, conditioners, and skin lubricants. It is produced from the cold-pressed kernels of Macadamia ternifolia, which is indigenous to the sub-tropical coastal rainforest of Australia.
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.
Manilkara Multinervis Leaf Extract is a brown-to-red syrupy liquid or pink-to-beige powder, a cosmetic active ingredient obtained from the leaves of the African Manilkara with an anti-aging effect. It has a dual protective impact on structural proteins collagen and elastin.
MatriGold® is a complex containing a matrikine peptide, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, fused with colloidal gold particles.
N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate is a new, innovative, and award-winning peptide that boosts collagen and fibronectin production, improving extracellular matrix structure, fibers organization, and skin density.
Naturally occurring peptides in the skin perform critical roles in skin maintenance and repair, and there is growing interest in harnessing these effects for therapeutic and cosmetic use.
Matrixyl™ synthe’6™ is a potent peptide that boosts six skin-rebuilding essentials: macromolecules - proteins and glycosaminoglycans.
Developed exclusively for MBR®, FibroBoost is based on a specific peptide complex, which has been modelled on the growth factors of the fibroblasts that are naturally present in our skin.
The MDI Complex™ is a natural matrix metalloprotease inhibitor. It contains glycosaminoglycans and helps control the appearance of signs of aging and maintain youthful-looking skin.
Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) is a perennial plant from the Fabaceae family. The common name Alfalfa is a Spanish modification of Arabic-Persian origin meaning horse food. The plant is distributed and cultivated all around the world and used as livestock fodder.
A blend of three Ayurvedic and Chinese medicinal plant root extracts, Měiritage™ reconnects modern skincare with time-honored practices.
MVP Sapphire Lift is an advanced peptide-based complex that combats the loss of firmness with perfect synthetic gemstones.
Although hair disorders are not life-threatening, their profound impact on social interaction and on patients' psychological aspects is undeniable. The demand for hair loss treatment has led to a multibillion-dollar industry.
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-16 is an eyelash booster lipo-peptide with sequence Myr-Leu-Lys-Lys-Ala-Leu-Lys that stimulates multiple genes responsible for keratin (hair protein) production. Keratin is the primary protein in hair, nails, and the outermost layer of the skin.
Myristoyl Hexapeptide-4 is a hydrophilic peptide rich in the essential amino acid threonine with sequence Myr-Thr-Lys-Thr-Thr-Lys-Ser-NH2, which is more bioactive, thanks to modifications during production. It is known under the trade name SymPeptide® 230.
Myristoyl Nonapeptide-3 is a synthetic biomimetic lipo-peptide with retinol-like action, known under the trade name RetinoPeptide™ 189. Mimicking famous anti-aging vitamin A's biological activity boosts collagen type I production, exposing a firmer, smoother, and youthful appearance.
Myristoyl Octapeptide-1 is a synthetic lipo-peptide that mimics growth factors, promoting dermal tissue repair processes and accelerating wound healing. It binds to the specific receptors on fibroblasts, boosting skin cell proliferation and activity.
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 is a bioavailable lipo-oligopeptide (sequence Myr-Lys-Leu-Ala-Lys-Lys-NH2) with eyelash-enhancing action. In addition, it has anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties.
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8 is a synthetic matrikine lipopeptide that mimics the action of cell-adhesion proteins, resulting in a smoother, healthier, and more resilient skin appearance.
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-34 is an anti-aging lipopeptide that has been developed to inhibit UV-induced matrix-degrading MMPs and to restore collagen quantities to normal levels.
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-6 is a synthetic lipopeptide that inhibits human neutrophil elastase (HSE) and exhibits anti-aging properties. It has the sequence Myr-Ala-Ala-Pro-Val (mAAPV) and is known under the trade name DermaPep™ A420.
Myristoyl Tripeptide-31 is a synthetic multifunctional lipopeptide with retinoid-like anti-aging effects on the skin. It has the sequence Myr-Gly-Leu-Phe and is known under the trade name DermaPep™ A350.
Myristyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is a stable vitamin C derivative. It is a modified 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate with an attached alkyl (myristyl or tetradecyl; C14) group. This modification adds lipophilicity and enables the molecule's emulsifying ability.
N‑Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide‑56 Acetate is a synthetic matrikine lipopeptide with firming and anti-aging properties, known under the trade name (used in peptide-based complex) Matrixyl® Morphomics™.
Coenzymes Q10 (ubiquinones) are essential components of energy metabolism in animal and plant cells. Additionally, they play an important role as antioxidants. The supply of ubiquinones from food, together with the body’s own production, is normally sufficient.
NatureCells Antiaging is a liposomal botanical complex, a nature's bounty for anti-aging applications.
NatureCells Hydragenesis is a liposomal botanical complex that provides long-lasting hydration for skin care applications.
A nourishing, boosting, and energizing complex that stimulates the synthesis of pro-collagen, collagens, tropoelastin, and elastin. Fibro-boost revitalizes skin fibroblasts, promoting elasticity, smoothness, and firmness.
Niacinamide is a derivative of Vitamin B3. It's an active ingredient with proven anti-aging, and moisturizing properties—an active form of Vitamin B3, or niacin. Niacinamide works to prevent melanin from reaching the surface of the skin.
Applying perfluorocarbons topically offers significant healing and repairing benefits to scarred and aging skin. Valmont’s complex promotes unparalleled anti-aging, wound-healing, and moisture-enhancing benefits.
Octapeptide-11 is a synthetic peptide with sequence Met-Ile-Pro-Cys-Tyr-Ile-Ser-Ser known under the trade name CG-Seperin. It acts as an inhibitor of the MMP (Matrix MetalloProteinase) enzyme responsible for hyaluronic acid degradation.