05.11.09
Grant Industries, Inc. (Booth No. 500B) has launched Granactive AR-1423, a unique delivery matrix that can be used in cosmetic treatments to alleviate the redness associated with red (rosacea-like) skin types or after mild sun exposure. It combines a redness diminishing peptide, along with the antioxidant properties of tea, the calming properties of boswellia serrata and the soothing quality of honey. Granactive AR-1423 contains Tetrapeptide-14, a specific peptide sequence (designed by Grant's supply partner Helix Biomedix). It acts by down-regulating interleukin-6 (IL-6) to prevent inflammation, which in turn reduces MMP-1 damage with the net effect of a bright and even skin appearance.
Granactive AR-1423 was screened in a leave-on cosmetic treatment at a 5% level on several subjects having excessive redness on their face. This cosmetic treatment, using the combination of Tetrapeptide-14 and botanicals, was effective at diminishing redness by 50% over the course of the 4 week study.
A photo of this study, along with links to samples and additional information are available at www.grantinc.com or info@grantinc.com
In other news, Grant Industries was recently awarded a patent on its Gransil EPSQ powder technology, leading to a new class of sponge-like cosmetics. Cosmetic grade polydimethylsiloxane and polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMSQ) are entwined in a process that produces a finely divided porous particle using interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) synthesis, which is not a simple mixture of two polymer materials.
The characteristic and physical properties of each individual network are changed, resulting in a new material with novel properties. In comparison with pure silicone elastomers, it features a drier, more slippery feel after being dispersed in cyclomethicone or low viscosity silicone fluids. In addition, it provides a higher oil absorption capacity and an increased compatibility with vegetable oils. Optimal performance is achieved when Gransil EPSQ is combined with low viscosity silicone or hydrocarbon fluids. It can be dispersed by sprinkling it into a fluid with vigorous mixing. Grant offers demo formulas on their website with excellent optical blurring effect for wrinkles and sebum absorption for matte finish for inclusion in unique “mousse” texture cosmetics.
More info: www.grantinc.com
Granactive AR-1423 was screened in a leave-on cosmetic treatment at a 5% level on several subjects having excessive redness on their face. This cosmetic treatment, using the combination of Tetrapeptide-14 and botanicals, was effective at diminishing redness by 50% over the course of the 4 week study.
A photo of this study, along with links to samples and additional information are available at www.grantinc.com or info@grantinc.com
In other news, Grant Industries was recently awarded a patent on its Gransil EPSQ powder technology, leading to a new class of sponge-like cosmetics. Cosmetic grade polydimethylsiloxane and polymethylsilsesquioxane (PMSQ) are entwined in a process that produces a finely divided porous particle using interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) synthesis, which is not a simple mixture of two polymer materials.
The characteristic and physical properties of each individual network are changed, resulting in a new material with novel properties. In comparison with pure silicone elastomers, it features a drier, more slippery feel after being dispersed in cyclomethicone or low viscosity silicone fluids. In addition, it provides a higher oil absorption capacity and an increased compatibility with vegetable oils. Optimal performance is achieved when Gransil EPSQ is combined with low viscosity silicone or hydrocarbon fluids. It can be dispersed by sprinkling it into a fluid with vigorous mixing. Grant offers demo formulas on their website with excellent optical blurring effect for wrinkles and sebum absorption for matte finish for inclusion in unique “mousse” texture cosmetics.
More info: www.grantinc.com