Matmarine 20 ml

Matmarine: Your Advanced Solution for Balanced, Shine-Free Skin

Introducing Matmarine, a cutting-edge cosmetic active developed and manufactured in Spain. This colorless to yellowish liquid is a game-changer for anyone dealing with oily, combination, or blemish-prone skin. It’s an essential ingredient for crafting highly effective products that mattify, minimize pores, and combat acne, delivering long-lasting oil control and a visibly improved complexion while being gentle enough for sensitive skin.

Description and Key Features

Matmarine (INCI: Aqua, Sodium salicylate, Staphylococcus et Bacteria extractum Pseudoalteromonas) is a biotechnological active derived from marine microorganisms. It offers a multifaceted approach to addressing common concerns associated with oily and problematic skin. Its unique action regulates sebum production and enhances overall skin appearance.

Key features and benefits:

• Powerful Mattifying Action: Effectively controls oily shine, providing a long-lasting matte finish that’s especially beneficial for oily and combination skin types.

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

• Acne Combatant: Helps reduce existing breakouts and prevents new ones by creating an unfavorable environment for acne-causing bacteria.

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

• Anti-Inflammatory Effect: Reduces inflammation and redness often associated with problematic skin, promoting a calmer, more balanced complexion.

• Suitable for Sensitive Skin: Despite its potent effects, Matmarine is a gentle ingredient, making it suitable for formulations designed for sensitive skin, balancing efficacy with mildness.

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

• Easy to Use: As a liquid, it easily integrates 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.

• For Problematic Skin Cosmetics:

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

  • Mattifying Creams and Gels: Perfect for lightweight day creams and fluids that provide a long-lasting matte effect, particularly useful in hot weather.

  • Pore-Minimizing Products: Incorporate into serums and toners designed to visibly reduce pore size and refine skin texture.

• For Cleansing Products:

  • Cleansing Gels and Foams: Including Matmarine in cleansers helps control skin oiliness right from the cleansing stage, preparing the skin for subsequent treatments.

• For Toners and Lotions:

  • Toners for Oily and Combination Skin: Provides additional cleansing, mattifying benefits, and prepares the skin for moisturizer or serum application.

• For Sensitive Skin:

  • Despite its active profile, Matmarine is a gentle ingredient, allowing its use in formulas for sensitive skin prone to irritation, ensuring a balance between effectiveness and mildness.

• For Teen Cosmetics:

  • Excellent for developing products for teenagers who frequently experience oiliness and acne due to hormonal changes.

• For Day Creams in Hot Climates:

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

The recommended dosage is 3-5%. It's important to adhere to this dosage to achieve optimal results and ensure safe use. Matmarine is a valuable active ingredient for cosmetic developers worldwide.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Matte Balance" Blemish Control Serum

Create a lightweight serum for oily and blemish-prone skin that helps to mattify, minimize pores, and combat breakouts using 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. 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 and hydrosol 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 completely to room temperature (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 blemish-prone skin, 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:

• Matmarine Dosage: The 5% concentration of Matmarine in this serum is the maximum recommended for an intensive effect. You can adjust the dosage within the recommended range (3-5%) based on your desired intensity.

• Temperature Sensitivity: Always add Matmarine to the cooled aqueous phase (below 40°C) to maintain its optimal efficacy.

• Compatibility: Matmarine is water-soluble and compatible with most cosmetic ingredients. Its wide pH range (3.0-7.0) offers great flexibility in formulation.

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

• 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 preferred moisturizer.

• Consistency is Key: For visible results in controlling oiliness and reducing breakouts, 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 skin or are new to a particular ingredient.

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