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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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Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a keto carotenoid extracted from Haematococcus Pluvialis and is fat-soluble. It exists widely in the biological world, especially in the feathers of aquatic animals such as shrimps, crabs, fish, and birds, and plays a role in color rendering.They play two roles in plants and algae, absorbing light energy for photosynthesis and protecting chlorophyll from light damage. We obtain carotenoids through food intake which are stored in the skin, protecting our skin from photodamage.
Studies have found that astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that is 1,000 times more effective than vitamin E in purifying free radicals produced in the body. Free radicals are a type of unstable oxygen consisting of unpaired electrons that survive by ingesting electrons from other atoms. Once a free radical reacts with a stable molecule, it is converted into a stable free radical molecule, which initiates a chain reaction of free radical combinations.Many scientists believe that the root cause of human aging is cellular damage due to an uncontrolled chain reaction of free radicals. Astaxanthin has a unique molecular structure and excellent antioxidant capacity.
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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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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Cosmate®AcHA,Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (AcHA), is a specialty HA derivative which is synthesized from the Natural Moisturizing Factor Sodium Hyaluronate (HA) by acetylation reaction. The hydroxyl group of HA is partially replaced with acetyl group. It owns both lipophilic and hydrophilic properties. This helps to promote high affinity and adsorption properties for the skin.
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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Cosmate®AcHA,Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate (AcHA), is a specialty HA derivative which is synthesized from the Natural Moisturizing Factor Sodium Hyaluronate (HA) by acetylation reaction. The hydroxyl group of HA is partially replaced with acetyl group. It owns both lipophilic and hydrophilic properties. This helps to promote high affinity and adsorption properties for the skin.
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Oligo Hyaluronic Acid
Cosmate®MiniHA,Oligo Hyaluronic Acid is regarded as an ideal natural moisturizer factor and widely used in cosmetics, being suitable for different skins, climates and environments. Oligo type with its very low molecular weight, has functions like percutaneous absorbtion, deep moisturizing, anti-aging and recovery effect.
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Ferulic Acid
Cosmate®FA,Ferulic Acid acts as a synergistic with other antioxidants especially vitamin C and E. It can neutralize several damaging free radicals such as superoxide, hydroxyl radical and nitric oxide. It prevents damages to skin cells caused by ultraviolet light. It has anti-irritant properties and may have some skin-whitening effects (inhibits production of melanin). Natural Ferulic Acid is used in anti-aging serums, face creams, lotions, eye creams, lip treatments, sunscreens and antiperspirants.
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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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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Cosmate®THDA,Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C. It helps support skin’s collagen production and promotes a more even skin tone. As it is a powerful antioxidant, it fights free radicals that damage skin.
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
A major role of vitamin C is in manufacturing collagen, a protein that forms the basis of connective tissue – the most abundant tissue in the body. Cosmate®AP,Ascorbyl palmitate is an effective free radical-scavenging antioxidant which promotes skin health and vitality.
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Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Cosmate®EVC,Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is considered to be the most desirable form of Vitamin C as it is highly stable and non-irritating and hence readily used in skincare products. Ethyl Ascorbic Acid is the ethylated form of ascorbic acid,it makes Vitamin C more soluble in oil and water. This structure improves the stability of the chemical compound in the skin care formulations because of its reducing ability.
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Ascorbyl Glucoside
Cosmate®AA2G ,Ascorbyl glucoside, is a novel compound that is synthesized to increase the stability of Ascorbic acid. This compound shows much higher stability and more efficient skin permeation compared to Ascorbic acid. Safe and effective, Ascorbyl Glucoside is the most futuristic skin wrinkle and whitening agent among all the Ascorbic acid derivatives.