Delavie Sciences recently introduced a patented skin care ingredient, the Hydrolytic Enzyme Complex (HEC) (INCI: Not Provided), developed from a microorganism that thrives in extreme heat — above 130°F. Designed for deep cleansing without irritation, HEC is said to target oil control, elasticity and texture refinement.
Clinicals: Facial Sebum, Scaliness, Elasticity and Firmness
According to the company, clinical research shows HEC:
- removes 77% of facial sebum after one use,
- reduces skin scaliness by 46%,
- improves elasticity by up to 39% and firmness by 12%, and
- increases Type I collagen by 37% and skin cell viability by 26%.
In lab testing, HEC also reportedly demonstrated efficacy comparable to sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) while remaining gentler on the skin.
“This ingredient represents a new era of functionality in skin care,” said Kyle Landry, Ph.D., Delavie Sciences president and co-founder. “It delivers incredible tactile results making it one of the most exciting ingredients we’ve developed.”
Foundation of Delavie's Next Commercial Collection
According to the company, HEC will serve as the foundation of Delavie’s next collection of skin care products, set to launch in summer 2025, with formulations aimed at oily, acne-prone and combination skin types.
From extremophile-derived actives like this to previous space-exposed biology derivates, Delavie continues to explore unconventional sources to develop ingredients that support the skin at a cellular level.
