Matmarine 5 ml

Matmarine: Your Innovative Active for Matte and Healthy Skin

Introducing Matmarine, an advanced cosmetic active developed and produced in Spain, set to transform your approach to problematic and oily skin care. This colorless to yellowish liquid is a key ingredient for creating highly effective products that mattify, reduce pore size, and combat acne. Thanks to its unique properties, Matmarine provides long-lasting shine control and noticeable improvements in skin condition, all while being mindful of skin sensitivity.

Description and Key Features

Matmarine (INCI: Aqua, Sodium salicylate, Staphylococcus et Bacteria extractum Pseudoalteromonas) is a biotechnological active derived from marine microorganisms, offering a multifaceted approach to addressing the concerns of oily, combination, and acne-prone skin. Its action is based on a unique ability to regulate sebum production and enhance the skin's overall appearance.

Key features and benefits:

• Mattifying Action: Effectively controls oily shine, providing a long-lasting matte finish. This is especially valuable for oily and combination skin.

• Pore Minimization: Contributes to a noticeable reduction in the appearance of enlarged pores, making skin texture smoother and more uniform.

• Acne Combatant: Helps decrease the number of breakouts and prevents the formation of new ones by creating an unfavorable environment for acne bacteria.

• Sebum Regulation: Normalizes sebum production, preventing excessive oiliness without over-drying the skin.

• Anti-Inflammatory Effect: Reduces inflammation and redness commonly associated with problematic skin.

• Suitable for Sensitive Skin: Despite its effectiveness, Matmarine is a relatively gentle ingredient and is suitable for use in formulations for sensitive skin.

• Wide pH Range: Effective within a broad pH range of 3.0 to 7.0, offering flexibility in formulating various cosmetic products.

• Ease of Use: As a liquid, it's easy to incorporate into the water phase of cosmetic formulations.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

Matmarine is an ideal choice for developing targeted cosmetic products that provide comprehensive care for problematic skin and deliver a matte finish.

• Cosmetics for Problematic Skin:

  • Anti-Acne Creams and Serums: A key component for daily products that combat breakouts, reduce inflammation, and normalize sebaceous gland function.

  • Mattifying Creams and Gels: Perfect for daytime creams and fluids that provide a long-lasting matte effect, especially relevant in hot weather.

  • Pore-Minimizing Products: Used in serums and toners aimed at visibly reducing pore size and improving skin texture.

• Cleansing Products:

  • Face Washes and Foaming Cleansers: Incorporating Matmarine into cleansing products helps control skin oiliness right from the cleansing stage, preparing it for subsequent treatments.

• Toners and Lotions:

  • Toners for Oily and Combination Skin: Provide additional cleansing, mattifying, and prepare the skin for the application of creams or serums.

• Cosmetics for Sensitive Skin:

  • Despite its active nature, Matmarine is a gentle ingredient, allowing its use in formulas for sensitive, irritation-prone skin, providing a balance between efficacy and mildness.

• Teenage Skincare Products:

  • Excellent for developing products for teenagers, who often face issues of oiliness and acne during hormonal changes.

• Day Creams in Hot Weather:

  • Due to its ability to control oily shine, Matmarine is indispensable in lightweight day creams and fluids for use in summer or humid climates.

The recommended inclusion rate is 3-5%. It's important to adhere to the specified dosage to achieve optimal results and ensure safe use. Matmarine is a valuable active for cosmetic formulators worldwide.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Matte Balance" Serum for Problematic Skin

Create a lightweight serum for problematic and oily skin that helps mattify, minimize pores, and combat breakouts, utilizing the innovative Matmarine active.

Instructions for Serum Preparation:

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

2. Disperse Xanthan Gum (Phase A): In a clean measuring beaker, combine glycerin with xanthan gum. Stir thoroughly until a lump-free slurry forms.

3. Form the Gel (Phase A): Gradually add the distilled water and hydrosol to the glycerin/xanthan gum slurry, actively mixing with a mini-mixer or blender on low speed. Continue stirring until the xanthan gum is fully dissolved and a clear, homogeneous gel forms.

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

5. Add Active Components (Phase B): Once the gel has cooled, slowly add Matmarine, niacinamide, panthenol, and the preservative to the gel. Stir thoroughly after each addition to ensure complete dissolution and even distribution of ingredients.

6. Check pH (Recommended): Test the pH of your finished serum. For products targeting problematic skin, an optimal 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).

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

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Matmarine Dosage: This recipe uses a 5% concentration of Matmarine, which is the maximum recommended concentration for an intensive effect. Adhere to the recommended usage rate of 3-5%.

• Temperature of Addition: Matmarine should be added to the finished, cooled product (below 40°C) or to the aqueous phase after it has cooled to preserve its effectiveness.

• Compatibility: Matmarine is highly compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. Its wide pH range (3.0-7.0) provides flexibility in formulation.

• Storage: Store the finished serum in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight, to maintain its stability and effectiveness.

• Application: Apply 2-3 drops of the serum to clean face and neck both morning and evening after cleansing and toning. Allow the serum to absorb before applying your moisturizer.

• Consistency: For visible results in controlling oiliness and reducing breakouts, use the serum consistently for several weeks.

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