Origin
Exopolysaccharide from an extremophil living in deepsea hydrothermal vents
INCI Name
Water (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Mechanisms of Action
- Reduces the expression of ICAM-1 (a skin stress marker involved in skin reactivity)
Properties
- Reduces irritation in sensitive skin
- Increases resistance to mechanical & sun aggressions
- Reduces skin reactivity & intolerance
- Protects the skin against UV damage & reduces skin erythema caused by UV
- Soothing effect & better healing of “microcuts” caused by shaving
- Activates skin repair and restructuring processes
Percentage
0.5-5%
PF actives
Preservative-free active ingredients available
Tests
- In vitro
- Ex vivo
- Clinical
- Consumer