Active ingredients
| Dermosoft
Decalact Sebum by Dr. Straet-
mans, a naturally-derived multi-
functional blend, reduces sebum
secretion, bacterial infection, skin
redness and skin imperfections
at a low dosage.
For
blemish-
free skin
36
l
COSSMA 4 I 2017
INGREDIENTS
D
r. Straetmans’
experience
in alternative cosmetic
preservation, especially
with the company’s
Dermosoft
Antimicrobials,
led to the devel-
opment of the range
Dermosoft
Decalact
, a series of cosmetic raw
materials with proven efficacies
against skin disorders caused by
certain microorganisms.
The first product launched was
Dermosoft Decalact
, a natural-
ly-derived anti-dandruff agent
with an in vivo-proven efficacy.
AUTHORS: Dr Alexander Thiemann
,
Scientific Affairs Manager; Manuela
Salmina-Petersen Head of Formulation and
Technology; Sabrina Gröne, Formulation and
Technology; Dr Jan Jänichen, Managing
Director, Dr. Straetmans Hamburg, Germany
Martina Mader, Master Student; Prof Dr
Martina Kerscher, University of Hamburg,
Cosmetic Sciences, Hamburg, Germany
The next one was
Dermosoft De-
calact Deo
, the first certified nat-
urally-derived active with an in
vivo-proven 24-hour deodorant
effect.
The range is now being complet-
ed with a naturally-derived active
ingredient blend that combats the
signs of blemish-prone skin. This
multi-functional blend combines
the antimicrobial efficacy charac-
teristic to all the products of the
range with the multiple efficacies
of a selection of active, natural-
