Sodium Hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a natural polymer that is found in the body. Sodium hyaluronate acts as a humectant and helps maintain skin structure, elasticity and flexibility. Available in a range of molecular weights.
Sodium Hyaluronate Very Low MW <10 kDa
Sodium Hyaluronate Low MW 0.2-0.4 MDa
Sodium Hyaluronate Medium MW 1.2-1.5 MDa
Sodium Hyaluronate High MW 1.8-2.2 MDa
Use Level: 0.1-0.5%
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The Pellicer Collection contains s a peptide-like, plant-derived, multifunctional active ingredient. It has excellent surface-active properties and functions in emulsification and dispersion at very low use levels. Its ceramide-like gemini structure also gives it a high affinity to skin and hair, providing moisturizing and damage repair properties. Pellicer does not require heating and can be used in a cold process.
Pellicer® L-30 is 30% active.
Use Level: 0.03-0.3%
Pellicer® LB-10 is 10% active and has an emphasis on cost effectiveness without foregoing the benefits of the Pellicer L-30 grade. This grade contains synthetic butylene glycol.
Use Level: 0.1-1.0%
Pellicer® LB-30G is 27% active. It includes plant derived butylene glycol.
18-β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid – Enoxolone is a licorice derivative that exhibits anti-inflammatory properties to soothe and calm the skin while also offering skin conditioning benefits. It is GMO free, and Vegan compliant. It is a white crystalline powder that is insoluble in water. Enoxolone is soluble in glycols and glycerin.
Use Level: 0.05-0.5%
AHYP is a fermentation based L-Hydroxyproline amino acid derivative that helps strengthen skin barrier function. Clinical studies show an increase in skin firmness and suppleness after 6 weeks of use.
Use Level: 1-3%
Ascorbyl PM is a Vitamin C derivative that has been shown to help stimulate collagen synthesis, protect against UV damage, and brighten skin. This ascorbyl phosphate has various benefits over pure Vitamin C including less odor, more stable, and is transported through the skin at a faster rate.
Use Level: 0.2-3%
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is a licorice derivative that exhibits anti-inflammatory properties to soothe and calm the skin while also offering skin conditioning and sebum regulating benefits. It is GMO free, and Vegan compliant. It is a white/yellow powder that is soluble in water.
D-Panthenol is a more stable version of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5). D-Panthenol gives good moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a good humectant for hair and spreads evenly making hair easier to comb.
Use Level: 0.3-5%
D-Panthenol is a more stable version of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5). D-Panthenol gives good moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a good humectant for hair and spreads evenly making hair easier to comb. D-Panthenol (75%) offers ease of use over D-Panthenol.
Inacalm® Vectorized, a pure biomimetic active ingredient, acts on the mechanism responsible for skin redness to soothe, calm and purify while being gentle on skin. Inacalm is an association of silver ions with Strombine, a rare amino acid found in the marine environment. Stress protection properties of Strombine are useful due to its stimulation of antimicrobial peptides that are naturally found in the skin‘s immune system to help defend itself.
Use Level: 1%
Inaclear® Vectorized, a pure biomimetic ingredient, is an innovative active that acts on many levels of the skin's pigmentation pathway making skin appear brighter, with a more even skin tone. It helps modulate fibroblast synthesis of DKK-1, decreasing melanin synthesis, to visibly make the skin more radiant.
L-VCG (Ascorbyl Glucoside) is a stable form of Ascorbyl Glucoside that offers several advantages including stimulating collagen synthesis, protecting against UV damage, and brightening skin.
Niacinamide, Vitamin B3, improves barrier function, decreases appearance of photo-aging and reduces sebum production. This ingredient is a white crystalline sold that is soluble in water, alcohol and glycerin.
Use Level: 1-6%
Stemprotect® is an anti-pollution product based on the benefits of two actives – a derivative of strombine amino acid and Moringa extract. Strombine is a rare amino acid found in marine life that enables organisms to resist environmental stress. Moringa extract’s moisturizing and antioxidant powers are exactly what you would expect from a plant nicknamed "the tree of life." The seed of this plant is also used to filter heavy metal pollutants out of drinking water. Also beneficial for scalp barrier protection.
Use Level: 2%
Tocopheryl Acetate is a more stable form of Tocopherol (Vitamin E). It is a free radical scavenger and gives moisturization benefits.