Actives International | Ingredient Recommendations

CLAIM	RECOMMENDATIONS	COSMETIC BENEFIT
MOISTURIZATION HYDRATION	Avogelia® DS Avogelia® NF CrossLinked^HA EcoCera Plus EcoCeramide ENP EcoCeramide™ LCS Hyaluronic Acid HydroVeg R, VV HySilk Seracina P	Very mild, plant-derived, moisturizing cleansing system Blend of plant and plant-derived oils, emulsifiers, proteins Superior skin hydration from polymeric HA gel Optimized ratio of HP EcoCeramide NP and EcoCeramide ENP Boosts skin barrier activity of traditional ceramides Biomimetic ceramide NP replenishes skin lipids Excellent moisture-binding capacity, to hydrate skin Vegetable-sourced blends designed to mimic the NMF Supports lipid bilayer by promoting ceramide release Film-forming, moisturizing, upcycled silk protein
BARRIER HEALTH AND PROTECTION	Cellcon EcoCera Plus EcoCeramide ENP HP EcoCeramide^TM LCS ProCeramide^TM Schizophyllan ViaPure Boswellia/Green ViaPure Coleus	Stimulates production of desmoglein-1 protein Optimized ratio of HP EcoCeramide NP and EcoCeramide ENP Boosts skin barrier activity of traditional ceramides Biomimetic ceramide NP replenishes skin lipids Upregulates key steps in de novo synthesis of ceramides Increases viability of keratinocytes; Restores NMF Inhibits cathepsin D to support thicker stratum corneum Enhances keratinocyte differentiation
SENSITIVE SKIN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY	Avenosol Carboxymethylglucan HySilk ViaDerm®ActivC ViaPure® Licorice ViaPure® Hops ViaPure® Boswellia/Green ViaPure® Poria	Soothing benefits from oat proteins & polysaccharides Reduces activity of pro-inflammatory cytokines Reduces activity of pro-inflammatory mediators Stabilized VitaminC inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators Reduces inflammation, edema and erythema Reduces activity of pro-inflammatory PLA2 & COX2 Inhibits release of pro-inflammatory Leukotriene B4 Reduces inflammation and edema
MATURE SKIN FIRMNESS WRINKLE PREVENTION	Clodessine Elaself HyActive HyRetin OligoHyaferre ViaPure®Boswellia/Green ViaPure® Citrus	Reduces wrinkle depth and increases elasticity Visible reduction in fine lines and wrinkles Stimulates HA synthesis; Reduces MMP activity Stimulates synthesis of collagen & fibronectin; hydrating Stimulates HA synthesis; suppresses MMPs; boosts elasticity Potently inhibits elastase to improve skin firmness Prevents breakdown of glycosaminoglycans in skin
SKIN TONE	HyWhite TanActine ViaDerm®ActivC ViaDerm® TXA ViaFerm®WhiteShiitakeSP ViaPure® Andrographis ViaPure® Licorice White	Lightens dark spots and improves uniformity of skin color Stimulates α-MSH Stabilized form of vitamin known to inhibit tyrosinase Next-gen dark spot corrector inhibits plasminogen activity Biocatalytic reduction of melanin; Lightens skintone Lightens skintone; Synergistic with ViaPure Licorice White Inhibits tyrosinase, ET- 1 & PLA2; Lightens skintone
Photo-protection	Schizophyllan TanActine ViaPure® Citrus ViaPure® Coleus	Suppresses MMP activity before/after UV exposure Suppresses TT-dimer formation Induces & stabilizes p53 enzyme (“Guardian gene”) Prevents & repairs UV-induced DNA damage
Antioxidant Oxidative Damage Pollution	Carboxymethylglucan PolluProtect ViaDerm® ActivC ViaPure® Andrographis	Supports glutathione; inhibits lipid peroxidation Film-forming effect decreases ROS production Stabilized vitamin C inhibits pro-inflammatory mediators Reduces isoprostane to prevent oxidative damage
Acne / Problem Skin	Carboxymethylglucan Evosina® 100/GP Green HySilk Vari®Stan PE ViaDerm® TXA ViaPure® Sabal Zinnerine	Reduces the appearance of pores Lichen extracts with activity against Gram+ & fungal organisms Reduces sebum and skin oiliness Natural antibacterial; active against P. acnes & S.epidermis Significantly reduced red spots associated with problem skin Limits production of DHT; Reduces sebum Retinol-like benefits with less irritation
Eye Products	Elasself ViaPure® Andrographis ViaPure® Hops ViaPure® Licorice ViaPure® Poria	Visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles Vasoconstrictor to help reduce under eye darkness Anti-angiogenic to help reduce under eye darkness Anti-edemic to help reduce under eye puffiness Anti-edemic to help reduce under eye puffiness
Hair Care	BioStat Evosina 100/GP Green Granosol® 100 HA-Oil Vari®Ker 100/WL^np Vari®Ker Green ViaPure® Sabal	Activity against Phitorosporum Ovale which can cause dandruff Reduces desquamation; relieves scalp redness and itching Wheat protein lysate counters irritating shampoo ingredients Provides HA benefits in oil-based systems Keratin lysate useful for restructuring & reinforcing hair fibers Hydrolyzed vegetable proteins mimic hydrolyzed keratin Inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT
Sensory	Protean S Red Tourmaline	Recycled silk protein powder provides smooth feel Piezo-electric property of natural mineral gently warms skin
Scaly Skin / Exfoliation	ViaFerm® Apple ViaPure® Rice	Decreases roughness, scaliness, flakiness and dryness Decreases scaliness; Increases cell turnover
Body Care	BioStat Evosina® 100/GP Green Vari®Stan PE ViaFerm® Apple ViaPure® Coleus	Active against Gram+ and fungal organisms Exhibits activity against Gram+ and fungal organisms Antibacterial, odor control and immediate soothing benefits Reduces scaliness, roughness and dryness Increases lipolysis in human adipocytes
Delivery System	CrossLinked^HA	Crosslinked HA gel delivers water-soluble actives and moisture