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Sclerotium Gum
Cosmate®SCLG, Sclerotium Gum is a highly stable, natural, non-ionic polymer. It provides a unique elegant touch and non-tacky sensorial profile of the final cosmetic product.
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Zinc Pyrrolidone Carboxylate
Cosmate®ZnPCA,Zinc PCA is a water-soluble zinc salt that is derived from PCA, a naturally occurring amino acid that is present in the skin.It’s a combination of zinc and L-PCA, helps regulate the activity of the sebaceous glands and reduces the level of skin sebum in vivo. Its action on bacterial proliferation, notably on Propionibacterium acnes, helps limit the resulting irritation.
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Bakuchiol
Cosmate®BAK,Bakuchiol is a 100% natural active ingredient obtained from the babchi seeds (psoralea corylifolia plant). Described as the true alternative to retinol, it presents striking resemblances with the performances of retinoids but is much gentler with the skin.
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Ergothioneine
Cosmate®EGT,Ergothioneine (EGT),as a kind of rare amino acid, can be initially found in mushrooms and cyanobacteria,Ergothioneine is a unique sulfur containing amino acid that cannot be synthesized by human and is only available from certain dietary sources,Ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid that is synthesized exclusively by fungi, mycobacteria and cyanobacteria.
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1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
Cosmate®DHA,1,3-Dihydroxyacetone(DHA) is manufactured by bacterial fermentation of glycerine and alternatively from formaldehyde using formose reaction.
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Glutathione
Cosmate®GSH,Glutathione is an antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-wrinkle and whitening agent. It helps toeliminate wrinkles, increases skin elasticity, shrinks pores and lightens pigment. This ingredient offers free radical scavenging, detoxification, immunity enhancement, anti-cancer & anti-radiation hazards benefits.
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Quaternium-73
Cosmate®Quat73, Quaternium-73 acts as an anti-microbial and anti-dandruff agent. It works against Propionibacterium acnes. It is used as an effective antibacterial preservative. Cosmate®Quat73 is used in formulating deodorants and skin-, hair- & body care products.
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Cosmate®MAP,Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a water-soluble Vitamin C form which is now gaining popularity among manufacturers of health supplement products and experts in the medical field following discovery that it has certain advantages over its parent compound Vitamin C.
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Ceramide
Cosmate®CER,Ceramides are waxy lipid molecules (fatty acids), Ceramides are found in the outer layers of the skin and play a vital role ensuring there are the correct amount of lipids that are lost throughout the day after the skin is exposed to environmental aggressors.Cosmate®CER Ceramides are naturally occurring lipids in the human body. They are essential to the skin’s health as they form the skin’s barrier which protects it from damage, bacteria and water loss.
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Ethyl Ferulic Acid
Cosmate®EFA,Ethyl Ferulic Acid is a derivate from ferulic acid with antioxidant effect.Cosmate®EFA protects skin melanocytes from UV-induced oxidative stress and cell damage. Experiments on human melanocytes irradiated with UVB showed that FAEE treatment reduced the generation of ROS, with a net decrease of protein oxidation.
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Coenzyme Q10
Cosmate®Q10,Coenzyme Q10 is important for skin care. It plays a vital role in the production of collagen and other proteins that make up the extracellular matrix. When the extracellular matrix is disrupted or depleted, skin will lose its elasticity, smoothness, and tone which can cause wrinkles and premature aging. Coenzyme Q10 can help to maintain overall skin integrity and reduce the signs of aging.
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Resveratrol
Cosmate®RESV,Resveratrol acts as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, anti-sebum and antimicrobial agent. It is a polyphenol extracted from Japanese knotweed. It displays similar antioxidant activity as α-tocopherol. It is also an efficient antimicrobial against the acne causing propionibacterium acnes.