ANTARCTICINE 5 ml

ANTARCTICINE: Your Skin's Guardian Against Extreme Conditions

Unleash the extraordinary power of the Antarctic with ANTARCTICINE, a groundbreaking active ingredient from Spain, meticulously designed to protect skin and retain moisture. This transparent to opalescent liquid, a product of Lipotec's innovative biotechnology, is a true marvel for skincare formulations. With exceptional solubility in water, glycol, and ethanol, and a recommended inclusion rate of 3% to 5%, ANTARCTICINE (INCI: Water (Aqua), Pseudoalteromonas Ferment Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid) is your ultimate ally for robust, resilient, and hydrated skin, even in the harshest environments.

Description and Key Features

ANTARCTICINE, also known by its synonym Antarcticine, is a biotechnological gem derived from the unique Pseudoalteromonas bacterium found in the freezing waters of Antarctica. This fascinating microorganism produces a glycoprotein that enables it to survive and thrive in extreme cold. When harnessed for skincare, this extract translates into remarkable benefits for human skin.

Key features of ANTARCTICINE include:

• Powerful Skin Protection: It forms a protective barrier on the skin, shielding it from environmental stressors and harsh conditions, including cold temperatures and dryness.
• Superior Moisture Retention: ANTARCTICINE significantly boosts the skin's ability to retain moisture, leading to enhanced hydration, improved elasticity, and a smoother complexion.
• Collagen and Elastin Stimulation: Studies suggest that it can promote the synthesis of collagen and elastin, crucial proteins for maintaining skin firmness and reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
• Soothing Properties: It helps to soothe and calm the skin, making it beneficial for irritated or sensitive skin types.
• Excellent Solubility: Its solubility in water, glycol, and ethanol ensures easy integration into a wide range of cosmetic formulations, including aqueous and hydroalcoholic bases.
• Convenient Application: Designed to be incorporated into finished emulsions at temperatures around 40°C, or into aqueous solutions at room temperature.
• Preserved for Stability: Contains Salicylic Acid as a preservative to ensure product stability and efficacy.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The unique protective and hydrating properties of ANTARCTICINE make it an indispensable ingredient for a broad spectrum of cosmetic formulations, particularly those targeting hydration, anti-aging, and environmental protection:

• Extreme Weather Skincare:
  • Cold Weather Creams and Balms: Ideal for products designed to protect skin from harsh winter conditions, preventing dryness, redness, and chapping.
  • After-Sun Care: Helps to soothe and rehydrate skin after sun exposure, reducing discomfort and promoting recovery.
• Anti-Aging and Anti-Wrinkle Products:
  • Firming Serums and Creams: Its ability to stimulate collagen and elastin makes it a powerful addition to anti-aging formulations, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin firmness.
  • Eye Creams: Perfect for delicate under-eye areas, providing hydration and promoting a smoother, more youthful look.
• Intensive Hydration Solutions:
  • Hydrating Serums and Essences: Enhances the skin's natural moisture barrier, providing long-lasting hydration and plumping the skin for a dewy finish.
  • Moisturizers for Dry and Dehydrated Skin: A vital ingredient in creams and lotions specifically formulated to alleviate extreme dryness and restore skin comfort.
• Sensitive Skin Formulations:
  • Calming Lotions and Creams: Its soothing properties help reduce irritation and redness, making it suitable for products for sensitive or reactive skin.
• Post-Procedure Skincare:
  • Repairing Balms and Serums: Can aid in the recovery of compromised skin barriers, providing protection and promoting healing after dermatological procedures.
• Everyday Protective Skincare:
  • Day Creams with Environmental Protection: Incorporate into daily moisturizers to shield skin from urban pollution, temperature fluctuations, and other daily stressors.
• Body Care:
  • Hydrating Body Lotions and Butters: Extends its protective and moisturizing benefits to the entire body, especially for areas prone to dryness.

By leveraging the unique properties of ANTARCTICINE, formulators can create advanced skincare products that offer superior protection, profound hydration, and visible anti-aging benefits, making it a highly desirable ingredient for a global market.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Antarctic Resilience" Hydrating & Protective Serum

Create a lightweight, hydrating, and protective facial serum that guards against environmental stressors and locks in moisture, featuring ANTARCTICINE.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, serum bottles) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Hydrate Hyaluronate: In a separate small beaker, disperse the Sodium Hyaluronate powder into 10-15ml of the distilled water. Stir or shake gently and allow it to hydrate fully, forming a clear gel (this may take 15-30 minutes or longer).
3. Combine Phase A: In your main beaker, combine the remaining distilled water and glycerin. Stir well.
4. Incorporate Actives (Phase B): Add the hydrated Sodium Hyaluronate gel to the main beaker (Phase A). Stir well to ensure full dispersion. Then, add the ANTARCTICINE and Allantoin to the mixture. Stir continuously until all ingredients are uniformly dissolved and blended.
5. Add Preservative (Phase C): Add your chosen broad-spectrum preservative to the serum mixture. Stir thoroughly for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure even distribution throughout the liquid.
6. pH Adjustment (Recommended): Check the pH of your serum. For facial serums, a pH between 5.0 and 5.5 is generally ideal for skin compatibility and preservative efficacy. Adjust if necessary using a diluted solution of lactic acid (to lower pH) or baking soda solution (to raise pH), adding drop by drop and rechecking until desired pH is reached.
7. Final Transfer: Carefully pour the finished serum into a clean, sterile dark glass bottle with a dropper or airless pump dispenser.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Inclusion Rate: Always adhere to the recommended inclusion rate of 3-5% for ANTARCTICINE to ensure optimal efficacy without oversaturation.
• Temperature Sensitivity: Add ANTARCTICINE to your emulsion or aqueous solution when the temperature is at or below 40°C (104°F) to preserve its delicate structure and maximize its beneficial properties.
• pH Stability: Ensure your final formulation's pH is within a stable range for ANTARCTICINE, which is typically well-tolerated in most common cosmetic pH ranges (around 4.0-7.0). Always perform a pH check.
• Layering: This serum can be applied after cleansing and toning, before heavier creams or oils, to provide a base layer of hydration and protection.
• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain ingredient integrity and product stability. The inherent preservative (Salicylic Acid) within ANTARCTICINE aids in its stability within the raw material.
• Skin Types: This serum is suitable for all skin types, especially beneficial for dry, dehydrated, mature, or environmentally exposed skin.
• Consistency: The finished serum should have a light, transparent to slightly opalescent liquid consistency, easily absorbed into the skin.