Cosmetics Business rounds up the latest skin detox formulations for less stressed-out skin.
From electronic devices to air pollution – here are four active formulations:
Formulation 1
This Skin Resilience Serum formulation contains Mibelle Biochemistry’s MossCellTec No.1 ingredient, which strengthens skin against urban aggressors and climatic changes
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Preparation
Dissolve disodium EDTA in water. Mix glycerine and Siligel and add under agitation. For phase B, mix water and pentylene glycol and add chlorphenesin. Pour phase B into phase A under agitation. Add components of phase C one by one under agitation. Verify homogeneity before adding the next component. Dissolve MossCellTec No.1 into water and add to phase ABC. Mix to homogeneity. Adjust to pH 5.5-6 if necessary.
Formulation 2
Evening Skin Charger allows Gattefossé’s EnergiNius and Gatuline Radiance active ingredients to work overnight to fight the effects of digital pollution and promote a healthy glow.
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Formulation 3
To demonstrate usage of its Eosidin, RedSnow and B-Circadin active ingredients, Clariant has created this Urban Antidote example formulation.
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Preparation
Disperse the Aristoflex polymer in phase A until a clear gel is formed. Heat to 70°C. Mix phase B and heat up to 70°C. Mix phase B to phase A under high shear agitation for one minute. Cool down while stirring at 200 rpm. Mix phase C until clear and add to the formulation. Add each ingredient of phase D separately while stirring. Check and adjust pH at 5.5.
Formulation 4
HEV Detox Refiner from Codif Technologie Naturelle, this product is based on Raykami, a polyphenol-rich active ingredient that helps prevent skin protein carbonylation caused by UV and high-energy visible (HEV) light.
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Preparation
Heat phase A to 75°C in an emulsifier with gentle stirring. Add pre-mix B (prepared beforehand in a deflocculator) and emulsify at 2,000 rmp for ten minutes. Add phase C and emulsify at 2,500 rpm for ten minutes. Add D and emulsify at 2,500 rpm for ten minutes. Heat phase E to 75°C. Emulsify phase E in phase ABCD in an emulsifier at 2,500 rpm for ten minutes; leave to cool to 35°C while stirring gently. Add the phase F ingredients one by one followed by phase G while stirring gently and keep mixing for 15 minutes. Check the pH.