TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Cosmetics
Skin Care
Givaudan Active Beauty introduces Masknyl™, an active ingredient able to counteract redness, inflammation and hyperpigmentation due to mask-wearing. Crafted by white biotechnology and activated by the skin microflora, this phytoactive ingredient has been designed by biocatalysis and microbiomics expertise to reveal its efficacy in only 24 hours.
Microbiome-activated Express Skin Perfector
Familiar to 74% of consumers worldwide, the term 'maskne' refers not just to breakouts but a range of skin issues due to mask-wearing, such as sensitivity, redness and inflammation. With more than 60% of the population continuing to wear face masks for public transportation and indoor activities, consumers will need to take care of their skin more than ever before.
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Masknyl™ is a phytoactive ingredient crafted from sophorin (phytomelin), a flavonoid with well-documented benefits in terms of antioxidant action, soothing and wound-healing. Already used in the cosmetic industry at limited dosage due to its poor solubility, biotechnology has enabled us to improve the bioavailability of sophorin (phytomelin) through glycosylation to craft Masknyl™. This new China compliant molecule is activated by the skin microflora and improves solubility by a factor of 14,000, offering rapid efficacy in terms of soothing and anti-redness activity,” commented Mathias Fleury, category manager Active Beauty.
Masknyl™ Offers Triple Action on the Skin
Following activation by the skin microbiome, Masknyl™ offers triple action on the skin at a biological level. Clinical tests on volunteers wearing masks demonstrated that the phytoactive is able to:
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Visibly reduce red spots and heal skin inflammation in just 24 hours (in particular where a surgical mask has been worn), by -34.2% versus placebo
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Control and reduce hyperpigmentation and brown spots in just four days (-3.5% versus placebo)
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Improve skin comfort and texture, with 74% of panelists highlighting the fact that their skin was softer and less tight
Givaudan's Active Beauty team has now crafted Mask Tonic, powered by Masknyl™ to prevent all kinds of skin discomfort due to mask-wearing. Suitable for all skin types and family members (from 3 years old), even the most sensitive, a 92% natural-origin genderless day cream reduces redness and controls hyperpigmentation. Thanks to PrimalHyal™ 300 and Unitamuron™ H-22 Green, it protects, repairs and increases elasticity. Application of this light emulsion provides a delicate sensation of freshness, leaving skin perfectly hydrated even when covered.
Source: Givaudan