Connective Tissue Restorer 1 L

CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER (ENNACOMPLEX 265): Your Advanced Anti-Aging Solution

Unleash the power of botanical science with CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER (ENNACOMPLEX 265), a cutting-edge anti-aging complex meticulously developed in the United Kingdom by Ennagram. This innovative liquid ingredient, with its remarkable water solubility and versatile inclusion rate of 1-10%, is engineered to target the visible signs of aging by supporting and revitalizing the skin's essential connective tissues. Harnessing the synergistic power of five potent plant extracts, it's a must-have for formulators creating high-performance skincare.

Description and Key Features

CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER (ENNACOMPLEX 265) is a sophisticated blend of five unique botanical extracts, each playing a crucial role in promoting skin health and elasticity:

• Ivy Extract (Hedera Helix): Renowned for its toning and firming properties, it helps to improve microcirculation and reduce the appearance of fluid retention.
• Fucus Extract (Fucus Vesiculosus): A rich source of minerals and antioxidants, this seaweed extract supports skin elasticity and hydration, contributing to a smoother appearance.
• Meadowsweet Extract (Filipendula Ulmaria): Possesses soothing and astringent qualities, helping to tone the skin and refine its texture.
• Clematis Extract (Clematis Vitalba): Known for its purifying and toning benefits, it contributes to overall skin vitality.
• Horsetail Extract (Equisetum Arvense): Exceptionally rich in silica, a vital mineral for collagen formation and connective tissue strength, making it crucial for maintaining skin's firmness and elasticity.

This transparent liquid complex is water-soluble, ensuring easy integration into a wide range of aqueous and emulsion-based formulations without compromising product clarity or stability. Its concentrated form allows for effective results even at low inclusion rates, making it a cost-effective and powerful addition to your anti-aging arsenal. Produced under strict quality controls in the UK, it guarantees consistent performance and efficacy.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Anti-Aging Cosmetics

The comprehensive action of CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER (ENNACOMPLEX 265) makes it an indispensable ingredient for a broad spectrum of anti-aging and firming cosmetic formulations, catering to various skin concerns:

• Facial Anti-Aging Serums and Creams:
  • Firming and Lifting: Ideal for products targeting skin sagging, loss of elasticity, and fine lines. It helps to visibly improve skin firmness and provide a more lifted appearance.
  • Wrinkle Reduction: By supporting collagen and elastin, it contributes to the smoothing of wrinkles and fine lines, promoting a more youthful complexion.
  • Skin Rejuvenation: Enhances overall skin vitality and texture, leaving the skin looking refreshed and revitalized.
• Eye Creams and Serums:
  • Crow's Feet and Puffiness: The toning properties of the extracts can help reduce the appearance of fine lines around the eyes and minimize puffiness, leading to a more rested look.
  • Under-Eye Bags: Supports microcirculation to help diminish the appearance of under-eye bags.
• Body Firming Lotions and Gels:
  • Targeting Cellulite and Sagging Skin: Its properties can help improve skin tone and elasticity on areas prone to cellulite or sagging, such as thighs, buttocks, and abdomen.
  • Post-Weight Loss Skincare: Excellent for formulations aimed at firming and toning the skin after significant weight loss or pregnancy.
  • Bust Firming Products: Can be incorporated into creams and gels designed to enhance the firmness of the décolleté and bust area.
• Neck and Décolleté Treatments:
  • Smoothing and Tightening: Specifically formulated products for these delicate areas can benefit greatly from this complex, helping to reduce the appearance of lines and improve skin tautness.
• Cosmetic Masks (Sheet Masks, Wash-off Masks):
  • Intensive Treatment: Incorporate into masks for an intense boost of anti-aging and firming benefits, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate deeply during treatment time.
• Pre and Post-Treatment Products:
  • Enhancing Efficacy: Can be used in products designed to prepare the skin for professional treatments or to support skin recovery and firming post-procedure.

The CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER (ENNACOMPLEX 265) empowers formulators to create advanced skincare solutions that genuinely address the complex needs of aging skin, offering visible improvements in firmness, elasticity, and overall youthful appearance to a global market.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Youthful Bounce" Firming Facial Serum

Create a lightweight, fast-absorbing facial serum designed to enhance skin firmness and elasticity, featuring CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, containers, dropper bottles) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Hydrate Hyaluronate (Optional pre-step for better dissolution): In a separate small container, disperse the Sodium Hyaluronate powder into a small amount of the distilled water (e.g., 10-20ml from Phase A). Let it sit for at least 15-30 minutes (or longer) to fully hydrate and form a clear gel. Stir occasionally if needed.
3. Combine Phase A: In a clean beaker, combine the remaining distilled water, glycerin, and propanediol. Stir gently until fully mixed.
4. Incorporate Actives (Phase B): Add the pre-hydrated Sodium Hyaluronate gel (if used, otherwise add powder directly) to Phase A. Stir very well until dissolved. Then, add the CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER (ENNACOMPLEX 265) and liquid green tea extract. Stir the mixture thoroughly for several minutes until all ingredients are uniformly dispersed and the solution is clear.
5. Add Preservative (Phase C): Add your chosen broad-spectrum preservative to the serum mixture. Stir well 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 6.0 is generally ideal for skin compatibility and preservative efficacy. Adjust if necessary using a diluted solution of lactic acid (to lower pH) or a diluted solution of baking soda (to raise pH), adding drop by drop and rechecking.
7. Final Transfer: Carefully pour the finished serum into a clean, sterile dark glass dropper bottle.

Recommendations for Use:

• Optimal Dosing: The recommended inclusion rate of 1-10% for CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER (ENNACOMPLEX 265) allows for flexibility. For a potent facial serum, 5% is an excellent starting point, offering significant benefits without being overly concentrated.
• Adding to Cool Down Phase: Since CONNECTIVE TISSUE RESTORER is water-soluble, it's best added to the water phase of your formulation. If you're creating an emulsion, add it during the cool-down phase (below 40°C/104°F) to protect its delicate botanical compounds.
• pH Stability: While generally stable, always verify the pH of your final product. The effectiveness of some extracts can be pH-dependent, and maintaining a skin-compatible pH also ensures optimal product performance and preservative efficacy.
• Storage: Store finished products containing this complex in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. The integrity of active botanical extracts is best preserved with proper storage conditions.
• Compatibility: This complex is highly versatile and generally compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients. However, as with any new ingredient, perform a small stability test to ensure it integrates well into your specific formula.
• For External Use Only: This ingredient and the resulting cosmetic product are for external use only.
• Shake Before Use: For serums, a gentle shake before each use can help ensure all ingredients are perfectly blended.
• Visual Check: The complex is a clear liquid. The final product should also be clear or slightly translucent, depending on other ingredients. Any significant cloudiness or separation should be investigated.