Psychological stress is increasingly recognised as a major contributor to skin aging and skin dysfunction.
Through the activation of neuroendocrine pathways, stress triggers the release of mediators, such as cortisol and pro-inflammatory signals, which disrupt skin homeostasis. These processes lead to impaired barrier function, increased oxidative stress, reduced cellular renewal, and premature signs of aging.
Derived from plant stem cells, PhytoCellTec™ Aloha acts on two different stress-related pathways to counteract these effects. It helps modulate adrenaline- and cortisol- induced responses, preserves skin stem cell vitality, and maintains optimal skin renewal capacity. By protecting these fundamental mechanisms, PhytoCellTec™ Aloha strengthens the skin’s ability to withstand stress and limits stress-induced damage.
In vitro and placebo-controlled in vivo studies have demonstrated that PhytoCellTec™ Aloha:
• protects skin stem cells from psychological stress
• preserves stressed stem cells’ ability to form a stratified epidermis
• enhances skin barrier function
• reduces skin redness
• minimises blemishes
• helps maintain skin smoothness
• reduces wrinkle depth.
In summary, PhytoCellTec™ Aloha provides effective protection of precious skin stem cells against the detrimental effects of psychological stress on the skin. It helps maintain both a healthy and functional skin environment and a visibly smoother, more relaxed appearance.
PhytoCellTec™ Aloha
• Protects skin stem cells from stress
• Reduces skin redness
• Minimises blemishes
• Strengthens the skin barrier
• Reduces wrinkle depth Applications
• Stress-control formulas
• Anti-stress calming masks
• De-stress anti-aging serums
• Barrier protection gels
• Harmonising skin care
• Blemish-controlling solutions
Formulating with PhytoCellTec™ Aloha
• Recommended use level: 0.4 %
• Incorporation: For cold processes, dissolve PhytoCellTec™ Aloha into the aqueous phase. In hot/cold processes, add during the cooling phase below 40 °C.
• Thermostability: Temperatures of up to 50 °C for a short time will not affect the stability of PhytoCellTec™ Aloha.
INCI (EU/PCPC) Declaration
Waltheria Indica Callus Culture Extract* (and) Isomalt (and) Lecithin (and) Aqua / Water
Additional Information
• Without preservatives
• Water-soluble
• Without alcohol
• Powder form