Matmarine 100 ml

Matmarine: Your Solution for Balanced, Shine-Free Skin

Introducing Matmarine, an innovative active ingredient from Spain, specifically designed to address the challenges of oily and problematic skin. This colorless to yellowish liquid harnesses the power of marine biotechnology to deliver comprehensive benefits, from sebum regulation and pore reduction to anti-acne effects. With a recommended input level of 3-5% and a pH range of 3.0 - 7.0, Matmarine is a versatile addition to your formulations, helping you create advanced skincare solutions for a clearer, more balanced complexion.

Description and Key Features

Matmarine (INCI: Aqua, Sodium salicylate, Staphylococcus et Bacteria extractum Pseudoalteromonas) is a cutting-edge biotechnological ingredient that originates from marine pseudomonas bacteria. It's designed to mimic the effects of skin's natural sebum regulators, offering a gentle yet highly effective approach to managing oily and blemish-prone skin.

Key features and benefits:

• Powerful Sebum Regulation: Matmarine significantly reduces excess sebum production, leading to a noticeable decrease in shine and oiliness throughout the day.

• Pore Minimization: It helps to visibly reduce the appearance of enlarged pores, promoting a smoother and more refined skin texture.

• Anti-Acne Action: By controlling sebum and improving skin balance, Matmarine contributes to a reduction in breakouts and blemishes, making it ideal for acne-prone skin.

• Non-Aggressive Formula: Unlike some harsher anti-acne ingredients, Matmarine works to normalize skin function without causing excessive dryness or irritation, making it suitable for sensitive skin.

• Improved Skin Texture: Regular use leads to a more even and refined skin surface, reducing roughness associated with oily skin.

• Enhanced Antioxidant Protection: While primarily focused on sebum control, it also contributes to overall skin health and resilience.

• Liquid Form: Easy to incorporate into various water-based cosmetic formulations.

• Wide pH Compatibility: Effective across a pH range of 3.0 to 7.0, allowing flexibility in product development.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

Matmarine is a multi-functional ingredient perfect for developing a wide array of specialized skincare products.

• For Problematic and Acne-Prone Skin:

  • Acne Treatment Products: Use in serums, spot treatments, and creams specifically formulated to reduce blemishes, control oil, and prevent future breakouts.

  • Clarifying Cleansers and Toners: Incorporate into facial washes and toners to purify the skin, minimize shine, and prepare the skin for subsequent treatments.

  • Daily Moisturizers for Oily Skin: Develop lightweight, mattifying creams and lotions that provide essential hydration without contributing to oiliness.

• For Mattifying and Pore Minimizing:

  • Mattifying Serums and Primers: Create products that deliver an instant and long-lasting matte finish, perfect for use under makeup or alone.

  • Pore-Minimizing Treatments: Formulate serums and creams specifically designed to visibly shrink the appearance of enlarged pores.

  • Day Creams for Hot Climates: Ideal for inclusion in daily moisturizers designed for warm and humid conditions, helping skin stay shine-free.

• For Sensitive Skin:

  • Formulations for Sensitive Blemish-Prone Skin: Its non-aggressive nature makes it an excellent choice for products targeting acne and oiliness in individuals with sensitive or easily irritated skin.

  • Teenage Skincare Products: Develop gentle yet effective solutions for adolescent skin concerns, managing oil and breakouts.

• Professional and Specialized Cosmetics:

  • Professional Facial Treatments: Use in masks and ampoules for salon treatments focused on oily, congested, or problematic skin.

  • Post-Treatment Care: Can be included in products designed to maintain clarity and balance after dermatological procedures that might temporarily increase oiliness.

Safety Requirements: Always adhere to the recommended dosage of 3-5% to ensure optimal efficacy and safety in your formulations.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Aqua Matte" Balancing Face Serum

Create a lightweight, balancing face serum designed to reduce shine, minimize pores, and calm blemish-prone skin, using Matmarine.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitize: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, serum bottles) with isopropyl alcohol and allow them to air dry completely.

2. Prepare Phase A (Aqueous Phase): In a clean beaker, disperse xanthan gum into glycerin, stirring well to form a lump-free slurry. This helps prevent clumping when adding to water.

3. Form the Gel (Phase A): Slowly add the distilled water to the glycerin/xanthan gum slurry while continuously stirring with a mini-mixer or whisk until a clear, homogeneous gel forms. This might take a few minutes.

4. Cool Down: Allow the gel to cool to below 40°C (104°F). This is crucial for adding heat-sensitive active ingredients.

5. Add Phase B (Active Phase): Once the gel has cooled, slowly add the Matmarine, niacinamide, and panthenol to the gel, stirring well after each addition to ensure complete dissolution and even distribution.

6. Add Preservative: Finally, add your chosen preservative. Stir thoroughly for at least 1-2 minutes to ensure it is fully incorporated.

7. Check pH (Recommended): Test the pH of your finished serum. For a balancing serum, an ideal pH range is typically 5.0-6.0. Adjust if necessary by adding a tiny drop of diluted lactic acid to lower pH or diluted baking soda solution to raise pH.

8. Bottle: Carefully transfer the finished serum into a clean, sterile serum bottle with a dropper or pump.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Dosage of Matmarine: The 5% concentration of Matmarine in this serum is at the higher end of the recommended range, providing maximum benefits for oil control and pore reduction. You can adjust this down to 3% for a lighter effect.

• Temperature Sensitivity: Always add Matmarine to the cooled aqueous phase (below 40°C) to maintain the integrity and efficacy of its sensitive components.

• Solubility: Matmarine is water-soluble and designed for easy incorporation into water-based formulations like serums, gels, toners, and emulsions.

• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to preserve its active ingredients and extend shelf life. The preservative is vital for product stability.

• Application: Apply a few drops of the serum to clean face and neck after cleansing and toning, both morning and evening. Follow with a lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer.

• Consistency is Key: For best results in managing oiliness and reducing pore appearance, use this serum consistently over several weeks.

• Patch Test: Always perform a patch test on a small, inconspicuous area of skin (e.g., inner forearm) before widespread use, especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin.