Abyssine®

The survival soothing active

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

Dosage

0,5-5%

Status

  • PF actives
  • China Compliant

Tests

  • In vitro
  • Ex vivo
  • Clinical
  • Consumer

Applications