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Its stabilised form is used in cosmetics Emollient for long-term moisturisation AAK | Shea XP is a base emollient that combines the protection of petrolatum with the skin benefits of shea butter, such as anti-inflammatory effects and improved barrier function. The emollient provides enhanced long-term moisturisation in a very stable crystallization matrix. www.aakpersonalcare.com www.sonneborn.com Squalane from new vegetable sources SOPHIM | The French company has obtained a patent for producing squalene from new sources of vegetable raw materials, thus securing supply and stability of prices. Squalene is a major component of the hydrolipidic skin barrier and of the stratum cor- neum lipids. It is important for the healthy appear- ance and moisture of skin, and its stabilised form is used in cosmetics. www.sophim.fr CARBONISED BAMBOO GREENPHYT | Bamboo Charcoal PhytMic is made from bamboo branches, shoots, and roots which are pyrolysed (carbonised) under high temperatures and activated. The micronised powder is cali- brated for projects such as masks, body wraps, or natural dye . www.greenphyt.com LIPOID | HerbaProtect NOX is a sun care active that can protect from UV-induced skin damage: damage that has been shown to occur even hours after sun exposure. Three active components, plant extracts from the kakadu plum, pomegranate flower, and perilla leaves have been com- bined in a preservative-free, standardised and concentrated glycerol based self-preserving solvent system. With the help of a new production method, hydrophilic and hydrophobic fractions of the extracts are combined and concentrated. The soothing product reduces the UV-mediated enzymatic stress response and the formation of intracellular nitrogen and oxygen species that damage cellular structures. www.lipoid.com Egg membrane for anti-ageing BIOVA | Research indicates that water-soluble egg membrane (WSEM) decreases inflam- mation, acts as an antioxidant, and reduces signs of age- ing in skin. Biova uses a proprietary method to harvest egg mem- brane and extract the naturally occurring matrix of valuable proteins, antioxidants, amino acids, and other precious nutrients without affecting their native ratios. The line Ovacore includes BiovaDerm for human skin care. www.biova.com ALTERNATIVE TO PLASTIC BEADS IMERYS | ImerCare 190P-Scrub nat- ural microspheres derived from perlite, a volcanic rock, are an organic alternative to plastic beads. It has been engineered to obtain parti- cles with a unique spherical shape and a controlled parti- cle size distribution for a gen- tle physical exfoliation. www.imerys.com SUN CARE ACTIVE photos: Arka38, Luciano Cosmo, Jeannette Meier Kamer, Molekuul Be, Picsfive, Prill, Luisa Puccini, Reika, Valentyn Volkov, Spline X, Shutterstock.com COLLA- BORATION GIVAUDAN| Givaudan has expanded its collabo- ration with Amyris in the research, development and production of active cosmetic ingredients. The companies anticipate that the launch of target prod- ucts will demonstrate per- formance, cost and sus- tainability advantages over existing ingredients. www.givaudan.com www.amyris.com ELEMENT OF SURPRISE CLARIANT | Metamor- phosis by Plantasens are 4 concepts for mild transforming textures for face, body, and hair care. For body care, the for- mulation This is Not a Balm turns into a powder once applied on the skin. The cleansing oil This is Not an Oil turns into a white, opaque lotion once in contact with water. For face care, This is Not a Lotion is a fluid at room temperature but turns in- to a thick emulsion once it reaches skin temperature. For hair care, the clear oily gel This is Not a Gel is used as a pre-shampoo or as an overnight hair care treatment. www.clariant.com Micronised powder serves as natural dye Ingredient for skin care Derived from a vol- canic rock Benefits of shea triterpenes INGREDIENTS NEWS www.cossma.com l 35 News OF THE Month Extracts of pomegranate flower, perilla leaf and kakadu plum Transforming textures COS1609_35_News_Ingredients.indd 35 24.08.16 09:33 COS1609_35_News_Ingredients.indd 3524.08.1609:33

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