Personal Care Ingredients

PROCATALINE G2  biofunctional by Ashland is a natural, botanical extract designed to help protect, detox hair and purify the scalp. It offers superior antioxidant defence against air pollution. It is extracted from pea (Pisum Sativum) and chia (Salvia Hispanica) seeds and rich in peptides, amino acids, polysaccharides, polyphenols and minerals. It helps reduce tryptophan damage when hair is exposed to certain air pollutants and limit the visible decrease in VEGFA microcirculation marker induced by exposure to certain air pollutants. It reduces stratum corneum oxidative damage, sensitivity, redness and desquamation and increases scalp hydration and barrier function. It also contributes to balance scalp oiliness and decreases scalp flakes and irritation. It contains sodium benzoate as a preservative. 

AA2G is a vitamin C stabilized with glucose , which generates a stable bioactive vitamin C derivate. It reduces melanin activity and provides brightness. AA2G enhances collagen synthesis while maintaining skin elasticity. It has powerful antioxidant activity.

Hydropom is a natural product, obtained by liquefaction process from skin of tomatoes harvested in Italy which contains a completely water soluble lycopene. Hydropom protects skin from UV and environmental pollution thanks to its antioxidant capacity.

Nicomenthyl is composed of niacinic and menthylic part. When the substance is hydrolysed it is released NAD+, a powerful molecule with antioxidant properties. Nicomenthyl fights against the damage from pollution, improving barrier function and detoxifying skin cells.