Gattefossé presents this anti-gravity serum with a fresh, fluid texture that per the company, provides both immediate lifting and a long-term anti-gravity effect. The formula features the company's Emulium Dolcea MB natural, PEG-free and sensorial o/w emulsifier, and Elevastin 100% natural origin active to address skin sagging and redefine facial contours.
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Natural, Sensorial Emulsifer
Emulium Dolcea MB (INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Glyceryl Stearate (and) Jojoba Esters (and) Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax (and) Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (and) Water (Aqua) (and) Polyglycerin-3) is described as a robust 100% natural o/w emulsifier with an optimized performance/stability/sensory ratio. It enables the creation of product forms ranging from fluid textures to thick butters, and is reportedly compatible with natural polysaccharides. Per the company, it imparts immediate and lasting moisturizing properties while adding softness to cosmetic emulsions.
The ingredient is also:
- COSMOS approved
- Organically certified and
- Suitable for vegan and readily biodegradable formulations.
Elasticity Boost for Skin
Elevastin (INCI: Betaine (and) Water (Aqua) (and) Propanediol (and) Murraya Koenigii Stem Extract) is reported to strengthen skin elasticity to fight gravity-induced wrinkles. According to Gattefossé, it boosts key proteins involved in the synthesis and maintenance of elastin, fibrillin-1 and fibulin-5, and protects against degradation by elastases.
Tested at 1% in 37 volunteers, the ingredient:
- Reduced drooping of the lower face,
- Significantly improved skin elasticity versus the placebo,
- Better defined facial contours and
- Reduced deep vertical wrinkles.
Per the company, the synergistic phytomolecules behind the ingredient are derived using plant-originated solvents and a specific extraction process, resulting in 100% natural origin content (per ISO 16128) and COSMOS approval.
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Gattefossé
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