Plant-derived Actives from Evonik

Evonik highlighted high-quality, plant-derived active ingredients for skin and hair care products at In-Cosmetics. Tego Galanga is a natural extract obtained from the roots of Kaempferia galanga by a patented extraction process. It is a natural source of ethyl p-methoxycinnamate with a minimum content of 98%. It is said to provide excellent UV absorption and similar benefits in formulations as OMC. According to Evonik, it is an excellent ingredient for the protection of hair fibers and hair color fading against UV radiation.

Tego Policosanol is a natural mixture of higher aliphatic alcohols extracted from sugar cane waxes. It is recommended for oily skin, provides sebum control benefits and inhibits the growth of microorganisms.

Tego Arjuna is a standardized extract from the heartwood of Terminalia arjuna tree. The material is said to improve prompt cell recovery after inflammation. It moisturizes the skin, reinforces its barrier function and decreases its scaliness.

Finally, Tego Tumerone is the distilled fraction of tumeric oil extracted from the root of Curcuma longa by supercritical CO2. Evonik maintains that it is ideal for the improvement of skin radiance and evenness of skin tone. Furthermore, it has significant antioxidant activity and induces endogenous cellular defense mechanisms against oxidative stress.

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