anti-bacterial

Boswellia serrata (Boswelic acid)

Resin from the Boswella serrata tree found in parts of Asia and Africa is commonly used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of disorders associated with inflammation. It has been used medicinally for centuries and is now gaining support through research. The main ingredients of the resin are boswellic acids. Boswellic acids have anti-inflammatory effects when applied topically. Preparations using either the resin or pure boswellic acid extracted from the resin can help treat inflammatory disorders such as osteoarthritis, eczema, and psoriasis. The extract helps reduce sun damage, fine lines, and acne. It stimulates collagen production. Also, it aids in wound healing and inhibits tumor growth. Research shows boswella serrata extract has a variety of useful anti-inflammatory effects and can help alleviate the symptoms of a variety of conditions. This extract has been popularized as Boswelox™ by L’Oreal and its Wrinkle-de-crease.

NOTE: To assist you with solubility issues, we now also sell Boswellia serrata (Boswelic acid) as a liquid standardized pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

16% solution gives 1% Boswelic Acid content in final product.
46% solution gives 3% Boswelic Acid content in final product.
66% solution gives 5% Boswelic Acid content in final product.

Key benefits of Boswellia serrata in skin care:

Anti-inflammatory ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]}
Sun damage repair^{[1] [5]}
Stimulate collagen production ^[1]
Reduce fine lines ^{[1] [5]}
Anti-bacterial ^[10]
Anti-acne ^[10]
Tumor inhibition^[3]
Wound healing support^[4]

$7.75

Green tea has numerous benefits in almost all aspects of skin care. The main active ingredient, EGCG, is a potent antioxidant, and protects skin from UV damage. This results in reduced wrinkling, increased collagen content, smoother skin, thicker and more elastic epidermis and other visual benefits. Green tea also helps to moisturize the skin and improves the long-term barrier capabilities. Among the numerous clinical benefits are antibacterial and antifungal effects, which make green tea useful in wound care. Most important health effect is the prevention of melanoma and other types of skin cancer, resulting partly from the EGCG capability to neutralize free radicals and activate DNA repair. Since the extract also reduces inflammation and sebum secretion, it is an effective treatment against acne. Finally, green tea has also been proven to reduce hair loss and follicle death. Active ingredient in Teamine™ and ReVive™ lines.

NOTE: To assist you with solubility issues, we now also sell Green Tea EGCG in a standardized, pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

11% solution gives 1% EGCG content in final product.
33% solution gives 3% EGCG content in final product.
54% solution gives 5% EGCG content in final product.

Key benefits of Green Tea EGCG in skin care:

Sun damage protection^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}
Sun damage repair ^{[1] [2] [3]}
Antioxidant ^{[1] [2] [3] [7]}
Capillary health ^[19]
Moisturizing & hydration ^{[8] [9] [11]}
Reduce fine lines and wrinkles ^{[10] [11]}
Wound healing support ^{[17] [18]}
Oil/sebum control ^[12]
Lightening & brightening^[6]
Restore barrier function ^{[8] [9]}
Anti-inflammatory ^[1]
Anti-acne ^{[12] [13]}
Anti-bacterial ^{[13] [14] [16]}

$17.05

Resveratrol (Trans-resveratrol 98%)

Resveratrol is a compound found in grapes and many other plants. It is currently investigated in many skincare applications. Resveratrol protects cells from oxidative stress – it is an antioxidant itself, and activates the synthesis of other such compounds. It also regulates inflammatory responses and even aids the distribution of cosmetical sunscreens, thus helping to prevent UV damage to the skin. Similarities in structure allow resveratrol to replace estrogen in post-menopausal women, helping to reduce collagen loss and reduce skin ageing symptoms. Additionally, it counters photoageing by inhibiting melanin synthesis, resulting in lighter skin and less pigmented spots. Even acne can be alleviated by applying resveratrol, as it has antibacterial properties and controls sebaceous cell growth. Finally, it is a promising agent in melanoma prevention, able to delay the emergence and reduce the size of skin tumors.

NOTE: To assist you with solubility issues, we now also sell Resveratrol in a standardized pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

Key benefits of Resveratrol in skin care:

Anti-acne [15]–[17]
Anti-bacterial [16]
Antioxidant [1]–[4]
Anti-inflammatory [1], [4], [8], [9]
Sun damage protection [1], [6]–[8], [11]
Increase skin elasticity [14]
Lightening & brightening [10]–[13]
Natural phytoestrogens [1], [8], [9]

$7.10

Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid)

Salicylic acid is a hydroxyl acid compound originally derived from willow tree bark. It has many useful effects on skin, the most prominent being its use as an anti-acne treatment. It penetrates deep into pores, removing trapped oil that can cause blemishes. Salicylic acid is a keratolytic compound, meaning it exfoliates the skin and sloughs off dead skin cells, leaving smooth skin. This makes it useful for treating scaly skin, as well as calluses and warts. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Salicylic acid has been shown to influence photodamage by reducing hyperpigmentation and providing protection against UV exposure.

NEW: We are excited to announce that we now also sell a WATER-SOLUBLE salicylic acid powder (assay 50%)!
Build effective Salicylic Acid formulations free from alcohol, discoloration, and recrystallization. WATER SOLUBLE salicylic acid increases water solubility of Salicylic Acid from 0.2% to 5%, and results in a pH of about 4. No need for organic solvents.

For higher strength formulations we also have Salicylic Acid (Beta Hydroxy Acid) as a pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

6.7% solution gives 1% Salicylic acid content in final product.
13.3% solution gives 2% Salicylic acid content in final product.
20% solution gives 3% Salicylic acid content in final product.
26.7% solution gives 4% Salicylic acid content in final product.
33.3% solution gives 5% Salicylic acid content in final product.

Key benefits of Salicylic acid in skin care:

Anti-acne [2] [4] [6] [9] [10]
Anti blackheads [2] [4]
Anti-inflammatory [1] [3] [4] [5]
Exfoliator [2] [6] [10]
Oil/sebum control [2] [4]
Pore refinement [2] [4]
Increase skin cell turnover [2] [5] [6] [10]
Treat hyperpigmentation [2] [7]
Reduce fine lines and wrinkles [2] [7]
Anti-bacterial [8] [10]
Sun damage protection [8]
Sun damage repair [7] [8]

$2.65

Sclerotium gum is an active ingredient obtained through fermentation from hardened fungal masses of various types of fungi. The most common source is a parasitic fungus named Sclerotium rolfsii. Due to its efficiency as a thickening agent, emulsifier and stabilizer, sclerotium gum is used in numerous applications in the industrial, food and pharmaceutical fields. Recent research showed that sclerotium gum is a compound perfectly suitable for topical delivery of pharmaceuticals and natural active ingredients. Besides providing the right viscosity and stability of the topical preparation, the gum also has multiple benefits for the skin. Sclerotium gum is high in polysaccharides, especially beta glucans, namely scleroglucan, and has multiple benefits for the skin: it protects the lipid barrier, prevents water loss, increases moisturization, protects and repair damaged skin, enhances the local immune response and increases collagen production and deposits.

Key benefits of Sclerotium Gum in skin care:

moisturizing and hydration [9][12][13]
anti-inflammatory [6] [10]
wound healing support [6] [10]
sun damage protection [10]
sun damage repair [10]
stimulate collagen production[11]
Anti-bacterial [11]
Antioxidant [10]
Restore barrier function [9][12][13]

Emulsion stabilizer
Improves flow of emulsions
Wide pH tolerance :: 5 to 12
Offers a nice feel to products
Viscosity not affected by high heat
Stable in extreme physical and chemical conditions
Creates smooth flowing gels / serums
Improves natural moisture levels in skin and hair
Gels the water phase for enhanced viscosity without stiffness
Outstanding suspending ability
Alternative to carbopol and Gelmaker Ultra
Moisturizer

$17.00

White Willow bark (Salicin 85%)

White willow bark extract has been used by many cultures to reduce pain and inflammation. It contains salicin, a natural form of salicylic acid known to have anti-inflammatory effects. Salicin can reduce signs of aging by reducing the appearance of pores, wrinkles, and pigmentation. It also softens and moisturizes the skin. Salicin contributes to white willow bark extract’s exfoliating and acne-reducing power. White willow bark extract also contains polyphenols that contribute anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. These can help protect against sun damage and premature aging when used with sunscreen. White willow bark extract is a natural alternative to salicylic acid that has additional properties to enhance skin health.

NOTE: To assist you with solubility issues, we now also sell White Willow bark extract as a standardized pre-dissolved solution. Just add the liquid to your cream and mix well.

Key benefits of White Willow bark (salicin) in skin care:

Anti-inflammatory [3] [4] [6] [8]
Anti-oxidant [4] [7]
Anti-acne [5]
Anti-bacterial [7]
Anti-blackheads [5] [7]
Oil/sebum control [5]
Pore refinement [2] [3]
Sun damage repair [7]
Treat hyperpigmentation [2]
Exfoliating [5]
Moisturizing and hydration [1] [2]
Wrinkle tightener [2]
Reduce fine lines and wrinkles [2]
Stimulate HA production [1]
Matrix metalloproteinases [MMP] inhibitor [1]

$12.45

Glucan is a polymer, produced from glucose molecules in fungi, seaweed and other organisms. Many types of this polymer exist, but yeast beta-glucan has the optimal structure and size for biological activity. It has significant effects in wound healing – glucan is already used to treat burn patients, as it promotes regeneration of the skin, reduces pain and improves scar appearance. Furthermore, it is able to activate the immune system to fight against infections, making it additionally useful in open wound care. Additionally, it helps the skin to maintain its barrier function after damage by chemicals, such as detergents. The antioxidant properties of this polymer help protect the skin cells against UV or other sources of oxidative damage. Skin ageing symptoms, such as darkening, sunburn and collagen degradation, can also be reduced by applying this compound.

Key benefits of Yeast Beta Glucan in skin care:

Sun damage protection [1], [5], [11]
Sun damage repair [1], [5], [11]
Wound healing support [1], [4]–[8]
Anti-bacterial [9], [10]
Scar care [8]
Lightening & brightening [1]
Antioxidant [1], [5], [11]
Restore barrier function [5]

$13.70