Photobiome™
Pomegranate and Cotton Plant Stem Cells
Plant stem cell active for formulas that care for the microbiome of sun-exposed skin.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI (Active) Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Extract, Trehalose, Fructooligosaccharides · MECHANISM OF ACTION • Stimulates microbial antioxidant production • Supports melanin-like pigments of the microbiome • Soothing effect on keratinocytes • Modulates sun-related postbiotics · SUPPLIER EFFICACY DATA: microbiome antioxidant defense • +43 % defense against sun stress after a single application up to 60 minutes before exposure (vs. control). Improved skin appearance • Dark spots look reduced (ITA°) by 16 % after 28 days. • Look of "barcode" wrinkles reduced by up to 18 %. • Skin looks and feels firmer and more elastic. • Improves the look of sun-stressed skin. RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: 1–3 % · FORMULATION: dispersible in water and ethanol. Incorporate during the cool-down phase (<40 °C/104 °F).
FUNCTION
Microbial antioxidant · Prebiotic active · Plant origin
APPLICATIONS
SerumsDay creamsSunscreens
• Complementary antioxidant support for sun care • Anti-photoaging lines • Brightening products • Firming treatments • Urban anti-pollution products
DESCRIPTION
INGREDIENT NAME: PHOTOBIOME
An active that helps fight the visible signs of photoaging by modulating the relationship between the skin microbiome and sun exposure. Described as a "Microbiota Photoprotector" and a new category of microbial antioxidant. PHOTOBIOME FACTOR: the skin microbiome interacts with the sun, affecting the visible signs of photoaging. Photobiome acts as a prebiotic that protects and nourishes skin bacteria, modulating the release of defense molecules against sun stress. BOTANICAL ORIGIN: Punica granatum, Gossypium herbaceum
- Microbiome-friendly lines · CLAIMS
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Use the usage level recommended by the manufacturer; the benefits described are evaluated at that concentration.
How to use and incorporate: Add during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F) unless the data sheet indicates another temperature; dissolve or disperse in the compatible phase (water or oil) and adjust the final pH to the range recommended by the manufacturer.
Formulation tips:
- To communicate benefits on the finished product, respect the usage level evaluated by the manufacturer and keep the active's technical documentation.
- Avoid combining it with ingredients that alter its optimal pH or stability (oxidizers, strong acids, excess electrolytes).
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic bases (emulsions, gels, serums); check compatibility with the preservative system and the pH of the formula.
Storage: Original container tightly closed, protected from light and heat. Some actives require refrigeration (2–8 °C/36–46 °F): follow the data sheet.
Precautions: Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes; in case of contact, rinse with plenty of water. See the Safety Data Sheet (available with purchase).
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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