Special Chemicals announces the launch of its innovative line of second-generation plant-derived ceramides, developed through sustainable processes to provide advanced solutions in skin and hair care. This new range of ingredients responds to the growing demand for effective, biocompatible, and environmentally friendly cosmetic products.
Second-Generation Ceramides: High Purity and Maximum Efficacy
Ceramides are essential lipids for the skin barrier, responsible for maintaining hydration, protecting the skin from external aggressors, and preserving its health and elasticity. The new line from Special Chemicals incorporates second-generation ceramides, obtained from plant sources such as olive, avocado, borage, camellia, grape, hippophae, meadowfoam, prinsepia, rice bran, and rose.
Thanks to advanced extraction and purification methods, these ceramides exhibit greater purity and bioavailability, optimizing their efficacy in cosmetic formulations. Additionally, the line offers oil-soluble and nanoemulsion formats, facilitating their incorporation into both aqueous and anhydrous formulations. The nanoemulsion technology allows for the dispersion of small oil droplets containing ceramides in an aqueous phase, improving their stability and absorption in the skin.
A Shift in Ceramide Sourcing
Traditionally, ceramides used in cosmetics have been of animal origin or chemically synthesized, posing challenges in terms of sustainability and compatibility with natural formulations. The second-generation ceramides from Special Chemicals represent a significant advancement, being exclusively obtained from plant sources through eco-efficient processes. This innovation not only ensures a more biocompatible profile but also eliminates the need for animal derivatives or aggressive chemical processes.
Sustainable Innovation for Advanced Cosmetics
Special Chemicals has developed this line with a commitment to sustainability and biotechnological innovation. The second-generation ceramides are obtained through eco-efficient processes, minimizing environmental impact and promoting the use of renewable ingredients. These ceramides derived from plant sources not only guarantee a more biocompatible profile but also eliminate the need for animal derivatives or aggressive chemical processes.
Benefits and Applications in Cosmetics
The second-generation ceramides from Special Chemicals have demonstrated their efficacy in multiple applications for skin and hair care, standing out for their scientifically proven properties:
- Deep hydration and restoration of the skin barrier, improving the expression of aquaporin-3 (AQP3), facilitating water transport in the skin.
- Protection against pollution and premature aging due to UV radiation-induced damage (photoprotective effect), reducing lipid peroxidation and decreasing MMP-1, an enzyme that degrades collagen.
- Reduction of sensitivity and strengthening of reactive skin with increased human beta-defensin 2 (βHD2) and reduction of interleukin-6 (IL-6), decreasing inflammation.
- Soothing and repairing effect with the inhibition of the TRPV1 receptor, responsible for pain perception and skin sensitivity.
- Whitening effect and tone unification, reducing melanin and tyrosinase levels, helping to minimize hyperpigmentation.
A Key Advancement for the Cosmetic Industry
The development of this new line represents a step forward in formulating more effective products aligned with market trends, where the demand for natural and sustainable ingredients continues to rise. With a focus on science and responsible innovation, these second-generation ceramides offer versatile solutions for skin and hair care, contributing to the evolution of cosmetics towards a more efficient and environmentally friendly future.