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Anti-ageing
of Vytrus Biotech’s latest ingredient
launched at in-cosmetics Global.
TurmeriaZen PRCF is said to be an
Peptides and
pollution protection extracellular matrix, initiating the repair
As we age, the lines of communication and younger looking skin.’
mechanisms, resulting in smoother, fi rmer
emotional hydration manager. The active between our skin and cells break ingredient is developed from Curcuma down. As a result, the body no longer radical protection ingredient, which
longa, a tropical and subtropical plant produces collagen or elastin in the prevents premature skin ageing effi ciently
characterised by its orange ramifi ed same quantities to repair skin damage and continuously over 24 hours. It
rhizome. These modifi ed roots act as as it did when we were younger. Karen neutralises the impact of pollutants on
Maier, head of performance
storage and resistance organs, and
have excellent regenerative
DID
YOU KNOW?
properties. The plant is
rich in diarylheptanoids
(mainly curcumin)
materials South Africa,
at Merck, says the
company’s RonaCare
TurmeriaZenPRCF make Google rates masks are the biggest
skin care trend to watch in 2017. This
fi nding is detailed in the search engine’s
Beauty Trends 2017 report, which states
‘masking’ is currently the most Googled
skin care trend. This is largely fueled by
social media such as sheet mask selfi es
and instagrammable treatments like
peel-off masks. Source:
the ingredient a highly www.thinkwithgoogle.com
lending to it being the
most bio-medically
researched plant.
The exclusive
combination
of cell factors in
effective solution to manage
hydration on an emotional level. This
is coupled with its anti-wrinkle effi cacy.
Vytrus Biotech’s products are
Cyclopeptide-5
RonaCare AP is Merck’s premium
the skin by attacking the free radicals
and reactive oxygen species, which are
formed from exposure to air pollution
and/or radiation. RonaCare AP is as
effi cient as tocopherol and as stable
(alcohol-free) offers as tocopherol acetate, which means it
an elegant solution provides ongoing radical protection. It
to this problem. ‘It is also protects the sebum components,
the fi rst homodetic, reducing both skin redness and the
cyclic, biomimetic formation of acne. This ingredient protects
peptide for cosmetics
application. It is
customised to fi t
the skin against infra-red radiation – and
as an added benefi t – will stabilise UV
fi lters in a formulation. ·
dedicated integrins, or skin
surface receptors, which take
care of the skin’s communication
processes. RonaCare Cyclopeptide-5
distributed locally by Savannah mimics the transmission of signals
Fine Chemicals. between the skin cells and the
Merck – www.merck.co.za
Millchem – www.millchem.co.za
Savannah Fine Chemicals –
[email protected]
Vantage – www.lipochemicals.com
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