AQUALUNA® FROM BIOCOSMETHIC CONTAINS EPIPHYLLUM OXYPETALUM FLOWER EXTRACT AND MALTODEXTRIN, A POWERFUL MIX CAPABLE OF BRINGING HIGH-MOISTURE LEVELS TO ANY SKINCARE FORMULATION. ITS ABILITY TO BIND WATER MOLECULES TO THE SKIN ENSURES THAT ANY PRODUCT FORMULATED WITH AQUALUNA® DELIVERS IMMEDIATE AND LONG-LASTING HYDRATION.

Keep reading to discover why AQUALUNA® stands out from other commercial options when it comes to hydration. 

The Science Behind AQUALUNA®: Composition and Benefits

AQUALUNA® contains Epiphyllum Oxypetalum Flower Extract, sourced from the night-blooming cactus that has adapted to flourish in arid environments by effectively storing water. This natural advantage is used and amplified in combination with Maltodextrin, improving the skin's hydration network. The extraction process prioritizes environmental integrity, using only the most sustainable methods to capture the essence of Epiphyllum Oxypetalum.

This thorough process ensures that every batch of AQUALUNA® retains the flower's innate hydrating properties. The selection of Maltodextrin as a carrier improves the stability and solubility of the extract, ensuring that the final product can be easily integrated into skincare formulations. 

AQUALUNA®: Synergying Guide 

AQUALUNA® can be combined with a wide variety of key ingredients to improve the product’s efficacy for different skin types. 

• Salicylic Acid: Improves exfoliation while maintaining hydration, ideal for developing products to treat acne-prone skin. The recommended usage is 1-2% of AQUALUNA® and between 0.5-2% of Salicylic Acid. 

Advantages: AQUALUNA® mitigates potential dryness from salicylic acid, supporting the skin's moisture barrier.

Safety Recommendations: Use at low concentrations to avoid irritation, especially in sensitive skin formulations.

• AHAs: Balances exfoliation with hydration, promoting a smooth, radiant complexion. In regards to the recommended concentration for AQUALUNA® is 2% and for AHAs 5-10% (depending on the product's purpose and skin tolerance).

Advantages: AQUALUNA® helps hydrate the skin while protecting it, neutralizing the potential irritation from AHAs.

Safety Recommendations: Ensure product pH and concentration levels are within safe, effective ranges to minimize irritation.

Advantages: AQUALUNA® and squalane together improve skin’s moisture balance and elasticity.

Safety Recommendations: Highly tolerable across skin types, adjust concentration for desired sensorial profile.

• Zinc Oxide: Useful in formulations to develop skin protection products, such as sunscreens. Typically 1-2% of QUALUNA® is enough, followed by a concentration of 5-20% for Zinc Oxide (in sunscreen formulations).

Advantages: AQUALUNA® maintains skin hydration, complementing zinc oxide’s protective barrier against UV rays.

Safety Recommendations: Formulate at appropriate concentrations to ensure SPF effectiveness and maintain skin comfort.

• Allantoin: Improves skin soothing and healing properties, ideal for sensitive or compromised skin. In this case, the concentration of Allantoin is lower, ranging from 0.1-2%, and up to 2% of AQUALUNA®.: 

Advantages: AQUALUNA® works with allantoin to provide a hydrating, calming effect, improving skin's resilience.

Safety Recommendations: Well tolerated by all skin types, including sensitive; enhances formula's soothing capabilities.

• Panthenol (Vitamin B5): Increases skin hydration, healing, and softness, the concentration guidelines for AQUALUNA® are 2%, and for Panthenol 0.5-5%.

Advantages: AQUALUNA® in combination with panthenol deeply moisturizes and fortifies the skin barrier.

Safety Recommendations: Suitable for all skin types; adjust levels based on desired skin conditioning effects.

This structured approach to synergy highlights AQUALUNA®’s role in improving the performance and benefits of key skincare ingredients, guiding formulators in creating highly effective and safe products.

TAKEAWAY

Research has shown that the extract of Epiphyllum Oxypetalum has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, making it a valuable component in skincare products. Additionally, its ability to inhibit melanin production, as seen in the patent for the whitening agent containing its extract, suggests potential applications in skin lightening and evening out skin tone.

The combination of this natural ability with Maltodextrin in AQUALUNA®s formula enhances the skin's hydration network, providing a unique advantage in the quest for optimal hydration.

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