SOYENNA 5 ml

SOYENNA: The Power of Hydrolyzed Soy Proteins for Radiant Skin and Hair

Unleash the transformative benefits of SOYENNA, a premium liquid active ingredient proudly produced in the USA. This clear to opalescent solution, featuring a pH of 6.0-7.0, is a potent blend of hydrolyzed soy proteins suspended in a hydrating base of water, glycerin, and propylene glycol. With its exceptional solubility and versatile inclusion rates of 5-10% (up to 20% for concentrated serums), SOYENNA is your go-to ingredient for crafting high-performance cosmetic and personal care products that nourish, protect, and revitalize.

Description and Key Features

SOYENNA (INCI: Aqua, Hydrolysed Soy Proteins, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol) is a cutting-edge cosmetic active designed to deliver the multifaceted benefits of soy proteins in a readily usable liquid form. The hydrolysis process breaks down soy proteins into smaller, more bioavailable peptides and amino acids, allowing for deeper penetration and more effective interaction with skin and hair.

Key features include:

• Exceptional Solubility: Easily disperses in water, glycerin, and propylene glycol, making it incredibly simple to incorporate into a wide range of aqueous formulations without heating.
• Optimal pH: With a pH range of 6.0-7.0, SOYENNA is compatible with most cosmetic formulations, minimizing the need for extensive pH adjustment.
• Versatile Concentration: Recommended for use at 5-10% in standard products, with the flexibility to increase up to 20% for highly concentrated serums, allowing for customized product efficacy.
• Visually Appealing: Its clear to opalescent appearance ensures it won't drastically alter the aesthetic of your finished products, maintaining a clean and professional look.

Versatile Applications and Usage Areas in Cosmetics

The powerful benefits of hydrolyzed soy proteins make SOYENNA an indispensable ingredient for a broad spectrum of cosmetic and personal care applications, targeting both skin and hair health:

• Skincare for Face and Body:
  • Anti-Aging Serums and Creams: Soy proteins are rich in peptides and antioxidants that help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and promote a more youthful complexion. Ideal for anti-aging serums, day/night creams, and eye creams.
  • Hydrating and Moisturizing Products: The humectant properties of glycerin and the water-binding capacity of hydrolyzed proteins make SOYENNA excellent for enhancing skin hydration and barrier function in lotions, body milks, and facial moisturizers.
  • Firming and Toning Formulations: By supporting collagen and elastin, soy proteins contribute to improved skin firmness and tone. Incorporate into firming body lotions, neck creams, and tightening serums.
  • Soothing and Calming Products: Soy proteins can offer a soothing effect on irritated skin, making SOYENNA suitable for after-sun lotions, calming creams, and products for sensitive skin.
  • Barrier Repair: Aids in strengthening the skin's natural protective barrier, reducing moisture loss and improving resilience against environmental aggressors.
• Hair Care Products:
  • Strengthening Shampoos and Conditioners: Hydrolyzed soy proteins penetrate the hair shaft, helping to strengthen weakened strands, reduce breakage, and improve overall hair resilience.
  • Repairing Hair Masks and Treatments: Ideal for intensive repair treatments for damaged, brittle, or chemically treated hair. SOYENNA helps to reconstruct the hair fiber from within.
  • Volume-Boosting Products: Can contribute to improved hair volume and body, making it a valuable addition to volumizing mousses, sprays, and leave-in conditioners.
  • Scalp Health Formulas: Can support a healthy scalp environment, reducing dryness and flakiness when incorporated into scalp tonics and treatments.
• Makeup Products:
  • Hydrating Primers: Can be used in water-based makeup primers to offer a hydrating and skin-smoothing base, improving makeup application and wear.
  • BB and CC Creams: Adds a skincare benefit to tinted moisturizers, providing hydration and skin-improving properties.

SOYENNA offers an efficient way to harness the regenerative and protective power of soy proteins, making it a highly desirable active for formulators seeking to create innovative and effective cosmetic solutions for a global market.

Cosmetic Recipe: "Youthful Glow" Concentrated Facial Serum

Create a potent, hydrating, and skin-revitalizing facial serum with a high concentration of SOYENNA for maximum benefits.

Instructions for Preparation:

1. Sanitization: Thoroughly sanitize all your equipment (beakers, stirring rods, dropper bottles) using isopropyl alcohol. Allow everything to air dry completely.
2. Hydrate Hyaluronate (Optional pre-step): In a separate small container, mix the Sodium Hyaluronate powder with a small amount of distilled water (e.g., 10-20ml). Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to an hour (or longer) to fully hydrate and form a gel. This helps prevent clumping in the final serum.
3. Combine Base: In a clean beaker, measure out the main portion of distilled water and glycerin. Stir gently until completely mixed.
4. Incorporate SOYENNA & Actives: Add SOYENNA to the base mixture. Then, add the pre-hydrated Sodium Hyaluronate gel (or the powder directly, stirring very vigorously) and the liquid green tea extract. Stir the mixture thoroughly for several minutes until all ingredients are uniformly dispersed and the serum is clear to opalescent.
5. Add Preservative: Add your chosen broad-spectrum preservative to the serum. Stir well for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure it's evenly distributed.
6. pH Adjustment (Recommended): Check the pH of your serum. For facial serums, a pH between 5.0 and 6.0 is generally ideal for skin compatibility and preservative efficacy. SOYENNA has a pH of 6.0-7.0, so minor adjustment might be needed. 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.
7. Final Transfer: Carefully pour the finished serum into a clean, sterile dark glass dropper bottle or pump dispenser to protect the active ingredients from light.

Recommendations for Application and Use:

• Inclusion Rates: For SOYENNA, a 5-10% inclusion rate is typical for general products. For highly concentrated serums, like the one above, you can go up to 20%. Always adhere to recommended percentages to ensure efficacy without overloading the formula.
• Cold Process Integration: SOYENNA is water-soluble and can be easily added to the water phase of your formulations at room temperature. This makes it ideal for cold-process formulations, preserving its delicate proteins.
• pH Stability: While SOYENNA's pH is quite stable, always confirm the final pH of your product. This is crucial for optimal skin compatibility and the effectiveness of other ingredients, especially preservatives.
• Storage: Store the finished product in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures, to maintain the integrity of SOYENNA and other active ingredients.
• Appearance: The finished serum should be clear to slightly opalescent, reflecting the nature of SOYENNA.
• Usage: Apply 2-3 drops of the serum to clean, toned skin morning and evening before your moisturizer. Gently pat into the skin until absorbed.