LARICYL LS 8865, 100 ml

LARICYL LS 8865: Your Secret to Youthful, Hydrated Skin

Unleash the transformative power of LARICYL LS 8865, an advanced active ingredient proudly sourced from Germany. This slightly yellowish, opalescent liquid is a true multitasker, renowned for its exceptional tightening effect without drying the skin. Instead, LARICYL LS 8865 actively hydrates the stratum corneum, leaving your skin firm, supple, and noticeably more moisturized. With its excellent solubility in water and propylene glycol and a recommended inclusion rate of 2-5%, it's the perfect addition to a wide range of anti-aging and skin-firming formulations.

Description and Key Features

LARICYL LS 8865 (INCI: Butylene Glycol (and) Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract) is a cutting-edge cosmetic active derived from Fomes Officinalis, a unique mushroom extract. This ingredient stands out due to its dual action: it provides an immediate and long-lasting tightening sensation while simultaneously delivering profound hydration.

Key features of LARICYL LS 8865 include:

• Non-Drying Tightening: Unlike many tightening agents, LARICYL LS 8865 ensures a firming effect without compromising skin moisture. It actually enhances skin hydration, promoting a plump and youthful appearance.
• Enhanced Skin Firmness: Regular use improves skin elasticity and resilience, visibly reducing the appearance of sagging and promoting a more toned look.
• Superior Hydration: It actively moisturizes the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum), contributing to an overall increase in skin hydration levels.
• Excellent Solubility: Its solubility in water and propylene glycol makes it incredibly easy to incorporate into a wide variety of cosmetic bases, ensuring stable and effective formulations.
• Optimal pH Range: With a stable pH range of 5.0-8.0, it is compatible with most cosmetic formulations, offering flexibility during product development.
• Versatile Liquid Form: As a translucent liquid, it integrates smoothly without affecting the texture or aesthetic of your final product.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The unique benefits of LARICYL LS 8865 make it an indispensable ingredient for a broad spectrum of cosmetic products, particularly those targeting signs of aging and demanding improved skin texture:

• Anti-Aging Cosmetics:
  • Serums and Concentrates: Ideal for powerful anti-aging serums designed to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, promoting a smoother, more youthful complexion.
  • Day and Night Creams: Incorporate into daily moisturizers to provide continuous firming and hydrating benefits, combating signs of aging throughout the day and night.
  • Eye Creams and Gels: Specifically beneficial for the delicate skin around the eyes, offering a noticeable tightening effect that helps minimize puffiness and crow's feet, while ensuring adequate hydration.
• Skin Firming and Toning Products:
  • Body Lotions and Serums: Excellent for firming and toning treatments for areas prone to sagging, such as the décolleté, arms, and thighs, enhancing overall skin elasticity and smoothness.
  • Neck and Bust Care: Formulate specialized creams and gels to improve the firmness and resilience of the skin on the neck and bust area, addressing signs of aging and gravity.
• Oily and Problematic Skin Care:
  • Mattifying Serums and Toners: While offering firming benefits, LARICYL LS 8865 also contributes to a refined skin appearance, making it suitable for products targeting oily and combination skin. It can help tighten pores and improve skin texture without causing dryness.
  • Pore-Minimizing Treatments: Its tightening effect can help minimize the appearance of enlarged pores, leading to a smoother, more refined skin surface.
• Hydrating Formulas:
  • Moisturizing Boosters: Can be added to existing hydrating formulations to enhance their moisturizing capabilities, leaving the skin feeling deeply nourished and supple.
  • Pre-Makeup Primers: Its tightening and hydrating properties make it an excellent addition to primers, preparing the skin for makeup application by creating a smooth, firm canvas.

With its dual action of tightening and hydrating, LARICYL LS 8865 offers a comprehensive solution for skin firming and rejuvenation, making it a valuable asset for cosmetic formulators worldwide.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Youthful Glow" Firming & Hydrating Facial Serum

Create a lightweight, fast-absorbing facial serum designed to firm, hydrate, and revitalize the skin, featuring LARICYL LS 8865.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Ensure all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, serum bottles) is thoroughly sanitized using isopropyl alcohol and allowed to air dry completely.
2. Hydrate Hyaluronate (Optional but Recommended): In a small, separate clean container, mix the Sodium Hyaluronate powder with a small amount of distilled water (e.g., 5-10ml from your total distilled water amount). Let it sit for at least 15-30 minutes (or longer, even overnight) to fully hydrate and form a clear gel. This pre-hydration helps prevent clumping.
3. Combine Phase A: In a clean beaker, measure out the main portion of distilled water and add the glycerin. Stir gently until well mixed.
4. Incorporate LARICYL LS 8865: Add the LARICYL LS 8865 to Phase A. Stir well to ensure it's fully dispersed.
5. Add Hydrated Hyaluronate: Add the pre-hydrated Sodium Hyaluronate gel to the mixture. Stir thoroughly for several minutes until it's completely integrated and the serum is clear. If you didn't pre-hydrate, add the powder directly and stir very well until completely dissolved and clear.
6. Add Preservative (Phase B): Add your chosen broad-spectrum preservative to the serum mixture. Stir well for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure it's evenly distributed.
7. pH Adjustment (Recommended): Check the pH of your finished serum. For facial serums, a pH between 5.0 and 5.5 is generally ideal for skin compatibility and optimal preservative efficacy, aligning well with LARICYL's own pH range. 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.
8. 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:

• Optimal Dosing: Stick to the recommended inclusion rate of 2-5% for LARICYL LS 8865. Using more won't necessarily yield better results and might affect formula stability or texture.
• Application: Apply 2-3 drops of the serum to clean, dry skin on the face, neck, and décolleté, both morning and evening. Gently pat it into the skin until fully absorbed. Follow with your preferred moisturizer.
• Layering: This serum layers beautifully under other skincare products. Apply it after cleansing and toning, but before heavier creams or oils.
• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, to maintain ingredient integrity and product stability. The opalescent nature of LARICYL LS 8865 is normal, but always protect the final product from light exposure.
• Compatibility: LARICYL LS 8865 is water-soluble, making it easy to incorporate into aqueous and emulsified systems. Always ensure compatibility with other ingredients in your formula.
• Sensitivity: While generally well-tolerated, always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., behind the ear or inner forearm) before full application to check for any sensitivities or reactions.