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These active ingredients are obtained from plant extracts. Their activities have been deeply tested by our R&D teams through in-vitro, ex-vivo and clinical tests. The mechanism of action is well documented, to offer you powerful natural active ingredients for your formulations.

Highlights: new products

CycloRetin™

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The new natural alternative to retinol for gentle beauty, CycloRetin is a cyclic peptide extracted from the roots of Prince ginseng, an adaptogenic plant revered in China. It targets the retinoid pathway such as retinol and goes beyond this by activating additional biological processes in order to improve skin structure. Cycloretin performs faster than retinol to reduce wrinkles, and outperforms bakuchiol on improving skin sagging.

For its strong efficacy and sourcing, CycloRetin was awarded the silver prize at the BSB Innovation Awards 2024.

Rootness® Mood+

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Rootness Mood+ is obtained from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis (the great burnet) thanks to the Plant Milking technology. By mimicking the beneficial effects of the sunlight on skin, that boosts the effects of vitamin D and the levels of two well-being molecules in the skin, this natural active ingredient boosts the skin and mood well-being.

For its innovative mode of action and responsible sourcing, Rootness Mood+ already won 4 prestigious awards: the Silver prize at the BSB Innovation Award 2023 in the category "Active Ingredients" and the Bronze Prize at the BSB Innovation Award 2023 in the category "Environment", the Bronze prize at the CITE Japan awards 2023 in the category "Technology" and the Ringier Innovation Award 2023.

Beraca™ CBA

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Beraca CBA is a complex blend of two oils responsibly sourced in the Amazon region: copaiba oil and passion fruit oil.
It targets the endocannabinoid receptors (CB2) of the skin, to efficiently soothe sensitive skins and reduce redness. It also rebalances sensitive skin's microbiota.

Beraca CBA was awarded the Bronze prize at the BSB Innovation Award 2023 in the category "Natural Products".

Highlights: new products

CycloRetin™

Clariant-image-portlet-2024

The new natural alternative to retinol for gentle beauty, CycloRetin is a cyclic peptide extracted from the roots of Prince ginseng, an adaptogenic plant revered in China. It targets the retinoid pathway such as retinol and goes beyond this by activating additional biological processes in order to improve skin structure. Cycloretin performs faster than retinol to reduce wrinkles, and outperforms bakuchiol on improving skin sagging.

Rootness® Mood+

Clariant_Image_Portlet-Rootness-Mood_2023

Rootness Mood+ is obtained from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis (the great burnet) thanks to the Plant Milking technology.  
By mimicking the beneficial effects of the sunlight on skin, that boosts the effects of vitamin D and the levels of two well-being molecules in the skin, this natural active ingredient boosts the skin and mood well-being.

For its innovative mode of action, Rootness Mood+ was awarded the Silver prize at the BSB Innovation Award 2023 in the category "Active Ingredients".

Beracare™ CBA

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Beracare CBA is a complex blend of two oils responsibly sourced in the Amazon region: copaiba oil and passion fruit oil.
It targets the endocannabionoid receptors (CB2) of the skin, to efficiently soothe sensitive skins and reduce redness. It also rebalances sensitive skin's microbiota.

Beracare CBA was awarded the Bronze prize at the BSB Innovation Award 2023 in the category "Natural Products".

Clariant Natural Actives portfolio

Anti-aging active ingredients

Celyscence
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Celyscence is an innovative zombie cell eraser that prevents senescence, selectively eliminate senescent cells and reprogram them so that they recover a younger phenotype. Skin's firmness and brightness are improved.

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Dongbaek Oil
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This oil extract from the seeds of Camellia japonica cultivated in Jeju island modulates inflammatory mediators and is a strong antioxidant to soothe the skin and reduce wrinkles.

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Epseama
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This active ingredient is an extract of Laminaria japonica, a brown seaweed cultivated in South Korea known for its richness in proteins, vitamins and minerals. It upregulates the long non-coding RNA nc886 , leading to a holistic rejuvenation effect

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LotuStem
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LotuStem is an extract of Andrographis paniculata, one of the most used herbs in ayurvedic medicine. It activates stem cells proliferation and skin differentiation while protecting the stem cells reservoir, and demonstrated an efficient anti-wrinkle effect.

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Prenylium
 C-Prenylium

Extracted from the roots of Morus alba with the Plant Milking technology, this active ingredient rich in prenylated flavonoids protects the matrisome integrity and maintains the matrix structure essential to ensure youthful skin..

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Rootness Energize
 C-Rootness-Energize

Extracted from the roots of Luffa cylindrica thanks to the Plant Milking technology, this active ingredient rich in brynolic acid reactivates ATP production by mitochondria to favor the renewal of extracellular matrix components.

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Environment protection active ingredients

B-Circadin
 BCircadin-C

This extract of Lespedeza capitata, a traditional medicinal plant, resynchronizes the skin's circadian rhythm, to improve skin radiance and reduces signs of fatigueinduced by blue-light exposure.

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BioDTox
 Biodtox-C

BioDTox is an extract rich in potent molecules: citrus flavonoids, aloe polyphenols and broccoli sulforaphane. It activates the detoxification enzymes, and has a strong antioxidant effect, to prevent environmental stress damage on the skin.

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Eosidin
 Eosidin-C

This active ingredient is an extract of unripe Citrus unshiu cultivated on Jeju island and rich in synephrine. Eosidin has a strong immuno-modulation activity that modulates irritation reactions due to indoor pollution, to relieve sensitive skin. 

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Galactinol Advanced
 Galactinol-Advanced

This biomimetic active ingredient inspired by resurrection plants boosts skin resilience to help it face with the stress due to climate change.

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RedSnow
 Redsnow-C

RedSnow is a natural extract of Camellia japonica cultivated on Jeju island. Thanks to its high anti-oxidant efficacy to limit oxidative stress caused by pollutants, RedSnow is perfectly adapted to protect the skin against the damages due to air pollution.

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Active ingredients for hair and scalp care

Dongbaek Oil
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This active ingredients comes from the seeds of Camellia japonica cultivated in Jeju island. It strengthens the hair and increases their shine and gloss. 

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EquiScalp
 C-Equiscalp

This active ingredient made from apple stem cells efficiently soothes irritated scalp and decreases redness and squames, while being mild to the scalp's microbiota.

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Prunizen
 Prunizen

Prunizen is an active ingredient made from an extract of Prunella vulgaris, a plant with adaptogenic properties. It tackles stress-induced hair loss for a recovered sensation of well-being. 

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Emortal Pep (Hair)
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Emortal Pep (Hair) is made of a pea peptide with a low molecular weight to increase its absorption efficacy. It stimulates stem cells to prevent hair loss, and to restore hair vitality and density.

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Lightening active ingredients

Alpha-Melight
 Alpha-Melight-C

This oil-soluble active ingredient is based on a natural source of bisabolol. It inhibits melanin synthesis on melanocytes to visibly lighten the skin tone.

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HodVital
 Hodvital-C

HodVital is an extract of germinated barley seeds, rich in hordenine. It has a strong melanogenesis inhibition activity and improves desquamation, to efficiently lighten the skin.

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Moisturizing and hydrating active ingredients

Waterin Plus
 C-Waterin-Plus

This green moisturizer, made of carboydrate complex derived from sugarcane mimics the carbohydrate composition found in the stratum corneum to lock water and provide long-term hydration.

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Active ingredients for oily skin

BioDTox
 Biodtox-C

BioDTox is an extract rich in potent molecules: citrus flavonoids, aloe polyphenols and broccoli sulforaphane. It activates the detoxification enzymes, to reduce over-production of sebum by the skin even in polluted environments.

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Ingredients for skin repair

Beraca Protect
 Eosidin-C

Beraca Protect is an extract from Brazil nuts sustainably collected in the Amazon rainforest. It repairs and reinforce the skins compromised by daily aggressions. 

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Soothing active ingredients

Eosidin
 Eosidin-C

Eosidin is an extract of unripe Citrus unshiu cultivated in jeju island. This powerful skin immuno-modulator reduces inflammation reactions to relieve sensitive skins. 

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MultiEx BSASM
 BSASM-C

This blend of 7 plant extracts known for their many virtues provides a strong anti-irritation effect, to efficiently soothe sensitive skins.

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Uniformization ingredients

Rootness Awake
 Eosidin-C

Rootness Awake is a root extract obtained thanks to the Plant Milking technology. It addresses under-eye bags and dark circles. 

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