TAGS: Natural/ Organic
Skin Care
Givaudan Active Beauty launches Omegablue®, a cosmetic ingredient created from upcycled wild bilberries used for advanced skin repair. The company has upcycled the seeds to craft a natural ingredient that reverts skin dryness, irritation, and desquamation caused by lipid barrier damage.
Soothing Agent for Sensitive Skin
Bilberries are an amazing source of anthocyanidins extracted from the pulp and fruit skin for the supplement and pharma industries. The tiny seeds of the berries contain up to 20 percent of linoleic acid (omega-6) and α-linolenic acid (omega-3) in an optimal ratio; these compounds being both known for their capabilities to improve hydration and skin barrier functionality.
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Crafted by a supercritical CO2 procedure in an upcycled process from the seeds of this unique Vaccinum myrtillus berry, Omegablue® was developed as a topical soothing agent for sensitive and damaged skin. It effectively calms skin discomfort in a transient or curative way and contains sebum-like essential fatty acids forming a protective barrier from external agents,” Giada Maramaldi, personal care category Manager.
The efficacy of Omegablue® has been shown in surfactant-induced depletion during clinical tests. After three days from the damage, the treated area has completely restored the skin barrier function. Omegablue® is also significantly performant on chronic inflammation challenged skin (psoriasis) as it significantly decreases erythema severity, down to 27 percent and scales formation by 28 percent in four weeks.
Omegablue® Restores & Maintains Skin Barrier
Even better results are shown on eczema challenged skin condition as erythema severity decreased by 37.5 percent and itch rating by 42.8 percent. Additionally, the PASI (Psoriasis Area Severity Score) and EASI (Eczema Area Severity Score) are markedly ameliorated by 27 percent and 35 percent respectively.
The extremely light and silky touch of Omegablue® has been formulated in S.O. Smooth, the shower oil crafted to highlight the power of the new upcycled ingredient in a body care application. The formula will clean and protect the skin from external aggressions.
Enriched with chia oil, a natural ingredient that gently nourishes, it will restore and maintain the skin barrier (Omegablue®) to bring the skin back to its comfort zone.
Omegablue® is part of the Givaudan Active Beauty’s upcycling collection launched in October 2020. This collection includes eight other functional ingredients in various categories.
Source: Givaudan Active Beauty