Anti-stretch complex, 1 L

Anti-Stretch Mark Complex: Your Solution for Smoother, Resilient Skin

Introducing our Anti-Stretch Mark Complex, a powerful liquid active ingredient meticulously crafted in Germany. This water-soluble blend is specifically designed to target and improve the appearance of stretch marks, while also enhancing skin elasticity and overall resilience. With a versatile recommended usage rate of 1-10%, this complex is an indispensable addition to formulations aimed at promoting smoother, more uniform skin.

Description and Key Features

The Anti-Stretch Mark Complex is a sophisticated blend of potent botanical extracts and skin-loving ingredients, carefully formulated to address the complex nature of stretch marks. Its water solubility ensures seamless integration into a wide range of cosmetic bases. This liquid complex offers a synergistic approach to skin repair and protection.

The key active ingredients in this complex include:

• Water & Glycerin: Forming the hydrating base, ensuring the active components are effectively delivered to the skin.
• Beta-Glucan: Known for its remarkable skin-repairing, soothing, and protective properties, it helps to support the skin's natural barrier function.
• Ginkgo Biloba Extract: A powerful antioxidant that helps improve microcirculation and promotes skin regeneration, vital for repairing damaged tissue.
• Grapefruit Extract: Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, it aids in collagen production and helps to brighten the skin, contributing to a more even tone.
• Blueberry Shoot Extract: Packed with antioxidants, it helps protect the skin from environmental stressors and supports healthy skin cell turnover.
• Chinese Camellia (Green Tea) Extract: A well-known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent that calms the skin and protects against damage.
• Pine Bark Extract: A potent antioxidant that helps improve skin elasticity and reduces inflammation, crucial for preventing and minimizing stretch marks.

Store this complex in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container to maintain its stability and efficacy.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The Anti-Stretch Mark Complex boasts remarkable versatility, making it a valuable addition to various cosmetic products aimed at improving skin texture, elasticity, and the appearance of stretch marks. Its varied recommended inclusion rates allow for targeted product development:

• Body Toners (1-3% inclusion):
  • Lightweight Treatment: Ideal for daily use to enhance skin tone and elasticity. Toners provide a refreshing and easily absorbed layer of active ingredients.
  • Preventative Care: Excellent for early intervention during pregnancy or periods of rapid weight change to help maintain skin integrity.
• Body Emulsions and Gels (4-5% inclusion):
  • Daily Hydration and Repair: Perfect for nourishing lotions, creams, and gels designed for regular application on areas prone to stretch marks (thighs, abdomen, buttocks, breasts).
  • Improved Skin Elasticity: The higher percentage provides a more concentrated dose of actives to support skin's stretch and recoil capabilities.
• Micellar Water, Ubtans (2-5% inclusion):
  • Gentle Cleansing with Benefits: Incorporate into micellar water or ubtans (powdered cleansers/masks) to provide a gentle, yet effective, cleansing experience that simultaneously delivers skin-benefiting compounds.
  • Preparation for Treatment: Helps prepare the skin to better absorb subsequent anti-stretch mark treatments.
• Masks and Massage Blends (8-10% inclusion):
  • Intensive Treatment: The highest recommended inclusion rate is perfect for targeted, intensive treatments. Masks can be left on for extended periods, allowing deep penetration of the active ingredients.
  • Enhanced Absorption with Massage: In massage blends, the complex is worked into the skin, which can help improve circulation and boost the absorption of the beneficial compounds, aiding in the appearance of existing stretch marks.

Important Note: As with any potent active ingredient, mandatory sensitivity and allergic reaction testing is required. Always apply a small amount to the inner elbow bend 24-48 hours prior to full application to check for any adverse reactions.

The Anti-Stretch Mark Complex is an essential ingredient for formulators seeking to create high-performance products that address the concerns of stretch marks, offering a natural and effective solution for smoother, more beautiful skin. Our worldwide shipping ensures this German-made complex is accessible to cosmetic manufacturers globally.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Elasticity Boost" Intensive Body Cream

Create a rich, nourishing body cream specifically formulated to improve skin elasticity and help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, featuring our Anti-Stretch Mark Complex.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, containers).
2. Prepare Phase A: In a heat-safe beaker, combine distilled water and glycerin. Heat to 70-75°C (158-167°F).
3. Prepare Phase B: In another heat-safe beaker, combine shea butter, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, emulsifying wax NF, and cetyl alcohol. Heat to 70-75°C (158-167°F), ensuring all solids are fully melted.
4. Emulsification: Slowly pour Phase B into Phase A while continuously stirring with a stick blender or whisk. Blend until a thick, uniform emulsion forms. Continue stirring occasionally as the mixture cools to about 45°C (113°F).
5. Incorporate Phase C (Cool Down): Once the emulsion has cooled to 45°C or below, add the Anti-Stretch Mark Complex, Vitamin E oil, Panthenol, and your chosen preservative. If using, add essential oil or fragrance.
6. Final Mix & pH Adjustment: Stir thoroughly for several minutes to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Check the pH of your cream. For body creams, a pH between 5.0 and 6.0 is generally suitable. Adjust if necessary using a diluted lactic acid solution (to lower) or sodium bicarbonate solution (to raise), adding drop by drop and rechecking.
7. Packaging: Transfer the finished cream into clean, sterile jars or tubes.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Patch Testing is Crucial: Always perform a patch test on a small area of skin (e.g., inner elbow) 24-48 hours before widespread use. This is mandatory for this complex due to its potency and to check for individual sensitivities.
• Application: Apply generously to areas prone to stretch marks (abdomen, breasts, hips, thighs, buttocks) twice daily, preferably after showering when skin is still damp. Massage thoroughly until absorbed.
• Consistency is Key: Regular and consistent application is vital for achieving desired results in improving skin elasticity and the appearance of stretch marks.
• Storage: Store the finished cream in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container to maintain its stability and efficacy.
• Integration: As a water-soluble liquid, the Anti-Stretch Mark Complex should be added to the water phase or the cool-down phase of your formulation.
• Concentration: Adhere to the recommended inclusion rates for different product types. Using a higher percentage than recommended may not provide additional benefits and could potentially lead to skin sensitization.