AQUAXYL – Moisturizing Agent

INCI NAME : Xylitylglucoside – Anhydroxylitol – Xylitol ( COSMOS, NATRUE, ECOCERT, NOC 100%) FUNCTION:  Restoring Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Anti-Aging Agent, Protective Agent BENEFIT CLAIMS: Anti-Aging, Replenishing, Moisturizing, Highly Restructuring USE LEVEL: 1% – 3 % FORM : LIQUID SOLUBALITY: Water soluble PRESERVATIVE: None CLAIMS: Moisturizing: NMF, ceramides, hyaluronic acid & aquaporins booster / Water reserves & circulation / Glycerin enhancer Application Format: Creams, Gel,Leave On, Lotions, Rinse Off Bath & Shower Applications: Shower Gels Hair Care Applications: Shampoos & Rinses, Shaving Creams, Gels & Foams Skin Care Applications: Body Balms, Creams & Lotions, Face Creams & Lotions, Facial Cleanser, Facial Moisturizer Mode of Action: Hydration Hyaluronic acid booster at epidermal 24% & dermal level 20% NMF is increased via the fillagrin degradation 66% for Caspase-14 Water circulation is improved: Tight junctions cohesion & Aquaporin -3 36% Skin Barrier 139% increase in Ceramides 1& 2 (no effect of glycerin) on human skin explants. 61% of a key enzyme involved in Cholesterol synthesis 96% increase for Loricrine 111% increase for Kallikrein-5 & 63% for Kallikrein-7 Efficacy Tests Skin water content is increased at 8 hours, 2 weeks & 1 month The skin desquamation is decreased in dry skin: -25% in one month. The skin microrelief is smoothed: 30% Minus 14% of TEWL in one month AQUAXYL™ is a universal & complete solution made up of a patented complex of natural sugars. It helps dehydrated skin by acting on the 3 key mechanisms of natural hydration. AQUAXYL™ offers the 3D hydration hydraconcept for circulation of moisture throughout all skin layers and boosting of hyaluronic acid. The skin barrier is reinforced in 24 hours by limiting water loss. Results are softer smoother skin in 28 days with normal desquamation and smoothing of fine lines. Its mechanism of action identified by cosmetogenomics, controls water circulation and reserves. “Anti-dehydration shield” action: Aquaxyl reinforces the synthesis of essential lipids and proteins involved in the organisation of the corneus layer. Also effective for hair moisturization and foaming formula sensory profile. Characteristics 4 in vivo tests Solubility: water-soluble Appearance: liquid Dose: 1-3% Preservative-free Approved in China Complies with the ECOCERT label Complies with the NATRUE label NOC 100% (according to ISO 16128)