Derived from chestnut, Silab's latest natural active, Liftilience, is a sixth generation polyvalent tensor. The film-former is optimized for adhesion to confer rapid and long-lasting skin-smoothing and radiance-enhancing effects in face, body and makeup applications.
Optimized Skin Adhesion via FHB Technology
As Silab explains, Liftilience (INCI: Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract (and) Water (Aqua)) is optimized for adhesion to skin using the company's unique functionalized helical biopolymer (FHB) technology. Through controlled hydrolysis and addition of ionic charges, this innovation enables specifically selected native biopolymers to be converted into functionalized helical biopolymers.
Fast and Lasting Skin Smoothing, Radiance Benefits
According to Silab, the ingredient acts within the first minutes of application to the face, significantly smoothing skin and making the complexion more luminous and fresher, thus favoring a healthy glow that lasts throughout the day. In studies, these benefits were perceived by volunteers themselves, who reported their skin was smoother, more attractive and more radiant at the end of the day. A sensation of velvet-like softness was also perceived on the body up to four hours after application.
Colorfast Effects for Makeup Durability
In addition, when included in foundations or primer formulas, Liftilience acts as a makeup perfector and setter. According to Silab, it significantly increases the holding power of foundation and eyeshadow for up to six hours after application, thereby limiting the need for an additional application.
Liftilience Formulating Considerations
Silab recommends the patented active in all tensor care products at levels of 0.16% to 0.64%. Additional benefits include:
- available in a preservative-free powder, making it easy to formulate,
- complies with biodiversity regulations,
- has a natural origin content of 100% (ISO 16128) and
- complies with international cosmetic regulations (Europe, USA, China, Japan, etc.).
Sustainable Local Chestnut Sourcing
Beyond its beauty and skin care benefits, Liftilience is derived from chestnuts obtained sustainably through a local partnership with producers certified for organic agriculture. Silab thus guarantees rigorous traceability back to the plot of land and is committed to virtuous agriculture that complies with good farming practices and protects ecosystems.
