11.11.22
Pro-aging products with claims of facial skin tightening and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles are highly sought-after by consumers.
Although there are several ingredients that can provide these benefits, very few can provide immediate and long-lasting effects. Enter DSM’s Pepha-Tight CB. The unique natural skincare ingredient that has proven efficacy in delivering both a fast, instant tightening experience and a superior long-term skin firming effect.
Pepha-Tight CB (INCI: Nannochloropsis oculata extract, Pullulan) is derived from Nannochloropsis oculata microalgae and high performing polysaccharides. The ingredient forms a thin film on the skin, exerting an instant perceptible tightening effect. It acts as a protective shield against oxidative stress, helps to stimulate the formation of collagen I, an essential part of the skin’s connective tissue, and provides a long-term firming benefit when applied regularly.
New in vivo data on 3% Pepha-Tight CB in a cream demonstrates that it visibly smoothens skin texture for an immediate flawless effect. Improvements to skin smoothness under the eye (four times better skin smoothness evolution compared to placebo) and skin texture on the neck occurred within 15 minutes after application of 3% Pepha-Tight CB. The active also provides a long-lasting lifting effect. In vivo data demonstrate that 3% Pepha-Tight CB significantly increases skin firmness and decreases skin sagging for up to 12 hours. Additionally, the skin’s critical facial areas (jawline, eyelid and nasolabial fold) all achieve more elasticity for up to 12 hours with the use of 3% Pepha-Tight CB. Furthermore, consumers who participated in a qualitative questionnaire revealed that 70% of consumers indicated that their skin looked and felt firmer with Pepha-Tight CB.
Pepha-Tight CB is part of DSM’s Pepha product line, it is ideal for clean beauty brands appealing to the conscious consumer. CB versions of this line were launched in 2022 and do not contain any listed preservatives, therefore without phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate or sodium benzoate. Additionally, it is Halal certified, 100% naturally derived (or 100% of natural origin) and COSMOS approved.