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GIGA Fine Chemical highlights skin care active

from red grape algae

The focus at Taiwan-based GIGA trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL)
Fine Chemical, a company dedicated significantly and enhance skin barrier
to providing naturally derived specialty function; and significantly soothe skin
ingredients, was Ziga Marine C/MP, redness and provide relief from inflam-
extracted from the red grape algae, mation and irritation.
Botryocladia leptopoda, also known as
Marine Ruby. In recent years, GIGA Fine Chemi-
been shown to soothe skin irritation, cal has established close collaborations
Taiwan boasts a unique geographi- especially reducing facial redness in with academic institutions in Taiwan
cal location that facilitates the cultiva- individuals with sensitive skin. In clinical to develop a variety of proprietary
tion of exceptionally pure red grape tests, 2% ZigaMarine C/MP serum functional materials for applications for
algae due to the nutrient-rich waters has been demonstrated to significantly skincare, and the company also show-
brought by the Kuroshio current. The increase skin hydration levels to cased a range of natural fermentation
COSMOS-approved ingredient has improve moisture retention; decrease derived ingredients at the show.

Gattefosse unveils new oil-soluble bioactive for eyecare
Gattefosse launched a new lipophilic
active ingredient, Eyeglorius – an
organic and versatile solution, capable
of treating all signs of fatigue, while
opening up myriad possibilities for
skincare and makeup formulations.

“In response to the trend towards
skinification in makeup, Gattefosse
sought to provide cosmetic brands with
a comprehensive solution. We lever-
aged our multiple expertise to create
Eyeglorius, a distinctive lipophilic address this complexity. Triterpenoid are manually cut for the harvest of the
active which is the perfect match bet- acids (mainly ursolic, maslinic, and sea buckthorn’s berries, which are trans-
ween the expectations of formulators oleanolic acids) have recognised effects formed into juices, sorbets, and jams.
and consumers,” says Laurie Canel, on skin microcirculation by reducing Gattefosse recovers the unused leaves,
Product Marketing Leader for Personal inflammation-induced vascular permea- upcycling this valuable material. Follow-
Care Actives at Gattefosse. bility and reinforcing the endothelial ing extraction, the vegetable matter is
barrier function. Interestingly, they also solubilised in a bio-based oily com-
Despite similar locations, dark cir- present potential in the degradation of pound, which ensures lipophilicity as
cles and eye bags cannot be attributed to the red pigment of dark circles. well as stability and optimal formulation.
one single driver, making it difficult to
address from a cosmetic point of view. Gattefosse took an interest in the Two double-blind clinical studies
Dysfunctional microcirculation, exces- leaves of sea buckthorn, reputed for confirm Eyeglorius efficiency in reduc-
sive vascular permeability, oxidation, their remarkable phytochemical richness, ing signs of fatigue.
and inflammation are all responsible especially in triterpenic compounds.
for the appearance of signs of fatigue. A supply chain built with a Canadian family- The ingredient is 100% of natural
owned orchard ensures the traceability origin, according to the norm 15016128,
Gallefosse’s research team captured and high organic quality of the raw organic certified, RSPO mass balance
molecules from the plant kingdom to material. Every September, the branches certified and China NMPA notified.

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