Enzymes, Liposomes & Additives

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Hair

BIOTIN   
 KM-VIT-BIOTIN-01 Improves Hair Density
 
  Colour: Yellow Colour 
ISO Certified : YES
Stock Status: In stock
Cost to Add to a 8 oz Bottle:  $1.10/ per Bottle 
DescriptionLiposome-based emulsion of biotin and other actives conducive to improved hair density and growth conditions. Beige-opaque, viscous, fluid; ethanolic, lecithin typical odor
 
Benefits:
  • Contributes to improve hair density, normalizing the ratio of anagen and telogen hair growth phases
  • Improved delivery of active ingredients into the scalp and hair root area
  • Able to enhance the bioavailability of hydrophilic and lipophilic actives for hair care applications
  • Increase of hair density by 9% in male and 16% in female subjects in clinical studies

Applications: Hair balms, hair growth & hair density treatments, hair conditioners, scalp treatments.

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

 

 

Follicle Booster

Hair Growth Peptide With Red Clover Extract
 
Colour: Clear
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In Stock
Cost Per 8 oz Bottle: 
Description: Biomimetic signal peptide (acetyl tetrapeptide-3) combined with a red clover extract rich in Biochanin

 

INCI Name: Butylene glycol, water, dextran, acetyl tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) flower extract

 

Benefits:
  • In-vitro data have shown that acetyl tetrapeptide-3 has effects on cells and anchoring proteins in the connective tissue
  • Unique combination of the peptide with red clover extract have clinically been shown to improve the appearance of hair loss and eye lashes
  • Improves irritated and sensitive scalp skin
  • Studies found positive results on the appearance of eye lashes making them look fuller and thicker

 

Use:  Recommended use level: 0.5-5% 

 

Applications: Hair tonics, hair serums, eye lash serums, anti-hair loss formulas, scalp treatments.

 

Raw material source: Amino acids, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) flower

 

Manufacture: Acetyl tetrapeptide-3 is produced synthetically from amino acids. Clover extract is obtained from Trifolium Pratense (Clover) flowers using a special technique to preserve the natural content of biochanin A.

 

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

 

GMO: GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)

 

Vegan: Does not contains animal-derived components

ELASTIN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED

Natural Low-molecular weight protetin with protective effects on Hair & Skin  

Colour: Brown(sih)
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In Stock
Cost Per 8 oz Bottle: 

Description: Hydrolyzed elastin protein obtained from fish skin and carefully monitored during its manufacture to ensure the lowest possible odor and a low ash. Elastin is a highly specialized elastic protein which is found in the connective tissue of the skin and blood vessels. Elastin is also an important load-bearing tissue and used in places where mechanical energy is required to be stored. 

 

INCI Name: Hydrolyzed elastin protein, benzylalcohol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate

 

Benefits:
  • Revitalizes, nourishes and moisturizes the skin and improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Works best in firming/lifting and tightening applications
  • Gives skin and hair a protective layer
  • Rebuilds elastic strength to hair and reduces breakage
  • Effectively reduces hair damage from harsh chemicals

 

Use: Recommended use level: 1-5%. Store in 

 

Applications: Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle skin care products; hair care products including shampoos, hair conditioners, hair balms, and hair pomades.

 

Raw material source: Skin of codfish

 

Manufacture: The fibrous tissue of codfish skin is washed, purified and dried. The dried elastin fibers are then hydrolyzed for several hours until the target molecular weight is reached.

 

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

 

GMO: GMO free. Gluten-free.

Vegan: No

Eyes

Palmitoyl Peptide Complex

 
  Colour: Clear, Off Colour 
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In stock
Cost to Add to a 1 oz Bottle:  $1.40/ per Bottle 
Description: Combination of active ingredients able to reduce appearance of dark circles under the eyes that are caused by colored blood pigments in the skin. It also has been found to have an anti-irritant effect and may reinforce firmness and tone of the eye area. Water-soluble.

INCI Name: Water, glycerin, steareth-20, N-hydroxysuccinimide, chrysin, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, chlorhexidine digluconate, potassium sorbate

Benefits:
  • Can reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes and reinforce firmness and tone of the eye area
  • In a study with 22 female volunteers the application of a gel containing 2% of the product for 56 days resulted in a reduced appearance of dark circles in more than 70% as assessed by image analysis and computerized measurement of color parameters
  • Can be combined with soy-rice peptide for anti-puffiness and anti-dark circle products

Use: Typical use level: 1-3%. Store in refrigerator. For external use only.

Applications: Dark-circle treatment products such as creams, gels and lotions, eye contour care and concealers.

Manufacture: Blend of biomolecules, peptides, phytomolecules and their derivatives.

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

OcuFirm Herbal Blend
Colour: Dark Brown 
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In stock
Cost to Add to a 1 oz Bottle:  $.90/ per Bottle 
 

Description: Hydrosoluble, standardized herbal blend of horse chestnut extract, lady’s thistle extract, green tea extract and germinated wheat protein. Contains at least 3.2-4.0% protein and minimum 0.1% silymarin, 0.3% caffeine and 0.1% escin. Dissolved in water and butylene glycol, preserved with imidazolidinyl urea and potassium sorbate. Light to medium amber liquid with characteristic odor.

INCI Name: Butylene glycol, water, Aesculus Hippocastanum (horse chestnut) extract, Silybum Marianum (lady’s thistle) extract, Camellia Sinensis extract, hydrolyzed wheat protein

 

Benefits:
  • Effective treatment for the eye area as it reduces puffiness 
  • Stimulates circulation and improves the appearance of swollen eyes
  • Has free radical scavenging properties (antioxidant effect)
  • Has a visible skin-tightening effect

 

Applications: Eye treatments, eye serums, creams, lotions

 

Raw material source: Aesculus Hippocastanum (horse chestnut) flower, Silybum Marianum (lady’s thistle) flower, Camellia Sinensis flower, wheat

 

VeganDoes not contain animal-derived components  

 

GMO: GMO-free, but not certified 

LIPS

LiPeptide

 
MK-AAG-LIPEP-01 | Lip Plumper Peptide for Full Volume Lips
    Colour: White – Off white 
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In stock
Cost Per 1/2 oz Container $0.69

Description: Advanced lip plumper formula containing a combination of tripeptide GHK (tripeptide-1) and hyaluronic acid that comes in specially reduced and homogeneous particles for improved skin penetration. Paraben-free!

 

 

INCI Name: Isohexadecane, ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer, butylene /ethylene/styrene copolymer, sodium hyaluronate, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, tripeptide-1

 

Benefits:
  • Moisturizes, plumps and minimizes fine vertical lines of the lips
  • Keeps lip contour in shape
  • Tripeptide-1 GHK inhibits glycation and protects from photodamage
  • Hyaluronic acid functions as space filler, lubrication, and provides elevated hydration and volume increase
  • Lip volume increased by 30% on average in clinical studies

 

Use: Add as is at the end of formulas. Typcial use level: 2%. For achieving a plumping effect use in water-free formulas, dispersible in oils. Recommended pH is 3-8. For external use only.

 

Applications: Lipsticks, lip plumping formulas, lip balms, lip gloss.

 

Raw material source: Various natural and synthetic components

 

Manufacture: Proprietary blend of polymers, hydrocarbon emollients, thickeners, peptides and hyaluronic acid. Tripeptide-1 is produced synthetically from amino acids.

 

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

 

GMO: GMO-free

 

Vegan: Does not contains animal-derived componentsLip Plumper Peptide for Full Volume Lips

Face & Body

PUMPKIN PUREE 
 MK-EXF-PUMPKPU-01
Natural Enzymes for Non-Mechanical Exfoliation
Colour: Light Orange
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In stock
Cost Per 8 oz Container at 2% – $1.10

Description: Pumpkin Puree is natural, unprocessed and undiluted fruit mash. It contains various natural enzymes that induce mild skin exfoliation. 

INCI Name: Cucurbita Pepo (pumpkin) fruit

 

Benefits:
  • Natural enzymes that eliminate dead skin cells to smooth the skin’s surface
  • Ideal for natural non-mechanical exfoliation
  • Has a high content of natural vitamin A, beta carotene and vitamin C

 

Use: Recommended use level is 1-50% maximum. 

 

Applications: Mild exfoliating treatments, face masks, scrubs, facial cleansers, natural skin lotions.

 

Country of Origin: USA

 

Raw material source: Pumpkin

 

Manufacture: Pumpkin puree is made by gently mashing pumpkin flesh

 

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

 

GMO: GMO-free, but not certified

 

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components   

HYALURONIC ACID
Gel-Forming Humectant for Dry & Aged Skin, High Molecular Weight Form
 MK-HUM-HYAL-01
Colour: Clear Gel
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In stock
Cost Per 8 oz Container at 1% – $1.89
Description: Hyaluronic acid is a natural polysaccharide (large sugar molecule) that occurs in various tissues (skin, synovial fluids of joints, connective tissues). Responsible for tissue hydration, lubrication, & tissue stability, holds 500 times its own weight of water. White powder, no odor. Molecular weight 800-1500kDa.

 

INCI Name: Sodium hyaluronate

 

Benefits:
  • Most powerful moisturizer and humectant available
  • Provides smoothness and softening to the skin
  • Can reduce the appearance of wrinkles
  • Ideal ingredient after skin peels

 

Use: Typically used at 0.1-2%. 

 

Applications: Hydrating gels, moisturizing creams & lotions, anti-aging & anti-wrinkle products, pre/after sun lotions, protecting / nourishing & moisturizing skin care products, products for sensitive or dry skin.

 

Raw material source: Glucose, soy peptone and yeast extract

 

Manufacture: Hyaluronic acid is produced biotechnologically through microbial fermentation with the aid of yeast extract and peptones and serums.

 

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

 

GMO: GMO-free

 

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
 
COLLAGEN BOOST  
Collagen Booster & Anti-Wrinkle Agent 
MK-AAG-TRPE-01
Colour: Clear
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In stock
Cost Per 2 oz $1.89

Description: Highly bioactive, deeply skin penetrating peptide (palmitoyl tripeptide-5). Has been found in-vitro studies to activate tissue growth factor (TGF-beta). TGF-beta is known to stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin. The peptide content is 900-1300 ppm (approx. 1g peptide/1kg solution). Dissolved in glycerin & water. Preservative-free. Clear liquid, no odor.

 

INCI Name: Palmitoyl tripeptide-5, glycerin, water

 

Benefits:
  • In-vitro tests showed that tripeptide has better collagen building capacity than TGF-beta
  • Has been found to improve significantly the appearance of any type of wrinkles
  • Has good skin firming and moisturizing properties
  • May be able to reduce appearance of stretch marks. In clinical study with 60 volunteers a significant reduction of the appearance of wrinkles was shown after use of 84 days
  • Could be used as alternate method to collagen injections used in lip products.

 

Use:. Typcial use level: 1 – 3%. 

Applications: Anti-aging & anti-wrinkle products, pre/after sun lotions, hydrating skin care treatments, lip products, eye wrinkle treatment.

 

Raw material source: Amino acids

 

Manufacture: Tripeptide-5 is produced synthetically from amino acids with a unique sequence to mimic the human body’s own mechanism to produce collagen via TGF-beta.

 

GMO: GMO free but not certified

 

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components     

Dihydroxyacetone

Classic Self-Tanning Agent
CM-STN-DHA-01
Colour: Clear
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In stock

Description: FDA-approved self-tanning agent obtained by bacterial degradation of natural phosphate sugar. Off-white, fine crystalline powder, characteristic odor, pH 4-6, soluble in water & alcohol. Synonyms: dihyxal, otan, oxantin.

CAS: 96-26-4

INCI Name: 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone

Benefits:
  • Reacts with proteins in the skin thereby forming melanoidin-like brown compounds within 2 hours producing a suntanned appearance
  • Note: tan does not protect against UV-rays like the melanin-tan produced by sunbathing!
  • Can be combined with erythrulose

Use:  final concentration 2-12%, lower concentration for lighter tan or face, higher concentration for darker shade and body. DHA may lose its tanning effect (or induce discolorations) when combined with alpha-hydroxy acids, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, iron oxide pigments, or certain perfumes. Avoid using amino acids, proteins, peptides, EDTA

Applications: All kinds of self-tanning cosmetic products including creams and lotions, cream foundations.

Raw material source: Glycerin, sorbitol

Manufacture: DHA is produced by bacterial-driven enzymatic degradation of natural glycerin in the presence of sorbitol.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: Not tested for GMOs

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

ELASTIN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED

Natural Low-molecular weight protetin with protective effects on Hair & Skin  

Colour: Brown(sih)
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In Stock
Cost Per 8 oz Bottle: 

Description: Hydrolyzed elastin protein obtained from fish skin and carefully monitored during its manufacture to ensure the lowest possible odor and a low ash. Elastin is a highly specialized elastic protein which is found in the connective tissue of the skin and blood vessels. Elastin is also an important load-bearing tissue and used in places where mechanical energy is required to be stored. 

INCI Name: Hydrolyzed elastin protein, benzylalcohol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate

Benefits:
  • Revitalizes, nourishes and moisturizes the skin and improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Works best in firming/lifting and tightening applications
  • Gives skin and hair a protective layer
  • Rebuilds elastic strength to hair and reduces breakage
  • Effectively reduces hair damage from harsh chemicals

Use: Recommended use level: 1-5%. Store in 

Applications: Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle skin care products; hair care products including shampoos, hair conditioners, hair balms, and hair pomades.

Raw material source: Skin of codfish

Manufacture: The fibrous tissue of codfish skin is washed, purified and dried. The dried elastin fibers are then hydrolyzed for several hours until the target molecular weight is reached.

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

GMO: GMO free. Gluten-free.

Vegan: No

ERYTHRULOSE 

Agent Enhancing Effect of DHA  
Colour: Orange
ISO Certified: YES
Stock Status: In Stock

Description: Red and sour tart sugar found in ripe, red raspberries and also in other red berries. Activity: erythrulose reacts with amino groups of keratin in the skin leading to brownish polymers (melanoids) especially with dihydroxyacetone (DHA). Chemical name: L-1,3,4-trihydroxy-2-butanone. Clear, yellowish & viscous liquid. Water-soluble.

 

INCI Name: D-erythrulose

 

Benefits:
  • Synergistic self-tanning effect when used together with DHA
  • Provides a natural, deep and even tan whereas DHA alone may create an orange tone and stripes
  • Erythrulose may prolong the tan and leaves the skin less dry

 

Use:  usage concentration: 2-8%.

 

Applications: creams & lotions (with DHA), cream foundations and bronzing creams.

 

Country of Origin: Switzerland

 

Raw material source: Plant cells

 

Manufacture: Erythrulose is produced biotechnologically from plant cells by aerobic fermentation by the bacterium Gluconobacter.

 

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

 

GMO: GMO-free but not certified

 

Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components

WATERMELON EXTRACT 
Natural Free Radicals Protector
 MK-BOT-WTMEL-01
Colour: Clear Yellowish Liquid
ISO Certified: YES 
Stock Status: In Stock 
Cost Per 2 oz $1.70 
Description: Highly purified watermelon extract (citrullus lanatus). Clear yellowish liquid, faint odor. Preserved with phenonyethanol 0.95%, sodium benzoate 0.3%, and potassium sorbate 0.14%. Soluble in water.

 

INCI Name: Glycerin, water, Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) extract

 

Benefits:
  • Watermelon plants produce solutes that protect the cells against drought, heat & UV-rays by a DNA-protecting mechanism
  • Improves the appearance of aged and stressed skin.
  • Gives the look of a younger, regenerated skin
  • Reduce appearance of skin redness after UV irradiation

 

Use: Add to formulas as is at < 40°C/100°F. Add to water phase of formula. Typical use level 1-3%. For external use only.

 

Storage: Store refrigerated (4-8oC / 39-46oF)

 

Applications: Pre-sun products, body lotions, day and night care, additive in sun creams.

 

Country of Origin: Switzerland

 

Raw material source: Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon), glycerin made of naturally derived oils

 

Manufacture: Prepared via a cold process to avoid potential loss of effectiveness heat processing can have. Created from organically grown, pesticide-free materials which are extracted first with a specified eluant to yield a concentrate. This concentrate is then dissolved in glycerin and water at a concentration of 20 % concentrate and 80% diluents.

 

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

 

GMO: GMO-free, but not certified

 

Vegan: Yes
WHITE TEA EXTRACT 
Antioxidant & soothing Natural Tea Extract
CM-BOT-WHITEA-01
Colour: Clear Yellowish Liquid
ISO Certified: YES 
Stock Status: In Stock 
Cost Per 2 oz $1.07 
Description: White tea also known as Yinzhen is produced predominately in Asia; it is picked just few days in spring when the white buds are young, withered and dried in natural sunlight and minimal processed to maintain its high concentration of polyphenols. Water-soluble. Appearance: Light to medium amber liquid, faint herbal odor. Contains 20% extract dissolved in water and glycerin..

 

INCI Name: Glycerin, water, Camellia sinensis (White Tea) extract

 

Benefits:
  • Has a high concentration of polyphenols
  • Has good antioxidant, anti-aging and skin-soothing properties.

 

Use: Typical use level: 3 – 5%. 

 

Applications: Anti-aging formulas, sun care and after-sun care products, makeup, and hair care products.

 

Raw material source: Camellia sinensis (White Tea), glycerin made of naturally derived oils

 

Manufacture: Prepared via a cold process to avoid potential loss of effectiveness heat processing can have. Created from organically grown, pesticide-free materials which are extracted first with a specified eluant to yield a concentrate. This concentrate is then dissolved in glycerin and water at a concentration of 20 % concentrate and 80% diluents.

 

Animal Testing: Not animal tested

 

GMO: GMO-free, but not certified

 

Vegan: Yes