Ingredients, Technical Specifications and Clinical Data
Osmolight Prescription Cleanser
Ingredients list and concentration
- SODIUM LAUROYL OAT AMINO ACIDS (6.34%)
- PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL (1%)
- OLEIC ACID (1%)
- DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE (1%)
- OCTADECENEDIOIC ACID (0.999%)
- TOCOPHEROL (0.03%)
- ISONONYL ISONONANOATE (0.01%)
- NIACINAMIDE (1%)
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (5.1%)
- SODIUM POLYACRYLATE (0.005%)
The association of oleic acid and dimethyl isosorbide with niacinamide is a patented composition that can be used for cosmetic purposes, in order to lighten the skin, homogenize the complexion, remove skin imperfections such as ephelides, brown spots, etc. and/or for acne-prone skin.
- SODIUM LAUROYL OAT AMINO ACIDS
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids is a very gentle cleanser that does not dry out the skin and offers a creamy, rich lather. Thanks to the absence of sulfur amino acids, this makeup remover has no odor. It is:
- An amino acid derivative
- Non-drying
- Sulfate free
- A Mild cleanser
- Easily biodegradable
- Abundant and stable foam
- Paraben free
An exceptional foam:
The foam of Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, thanks to its lamellar structure, has a high elasticity and excellent stability.
Gentle on the skin:
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids respects the cutaneous barrier: measurement of the Insensible Loss in Water (IWL) on 15 volunteers in 48h patch test (10% m.a. solution).
2. PRUNUS ARMENIACA (APRICOT) KERNEL OIL
Apricot tree, originally from Central Asia, between Manchuria and India, was imported in Armenia by Chinese merchant caravans during the Antiquity and then became its symbol. It was appreciated for its fruits and the almonds inside: food, medicine and even magical trick.
The oil obtained from the almonds was already used to protect and tonify the skin. Lipids are composed principally of linoleic and oleic acids (essential fatty acids) and contain also vitamin A and organic acid such as ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Apricot oil has very interesting properties for tired skins: nourishing, emollient, soothing, purifying, tonifying and regenerating. As it does not let a greasy touch, it is very comfortable to apply on the skin.
- OLEIC ACID
It is a monounsaturated fatty acid of the omega 9 family and takes part of the family of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) as they need to be provided by external sources.
It can insert itself in cell membranes and participates to their integrity and rigidity. It helps to restore skin barrier effect and to improve skin cell renewal. It has been used since the Antiquity for its repairing, restructuring and emollient properties as the major content of olive oil.
Women were used to apply olive oil as skincare to moisture and maintain the skin. It was also used on small wounds for soldiers. Moreover recent studies described the role of oleic acid in wound healing (Pereira, 2008; Cardoso, 2011).
- DIMETHYL ISOSORBIDE (booster)
Boosts the bioavailability of active compounds by increasing their solubility.
- OCTADECENEDIOIC ACID
Octadecenedioic acid is able to brighten the skin by reducing melanin synthesis. It helps inhibit the entire metabolic pathway of melanin synthesis from the nucleus of the melanocyte.
In Vitro
Activity on tyrosinase mRNA, tyrosinase & melanin level. RESULT: by reducing melanin level, the skin is brightened and looks more radiant.
- TOCOPHEROL
Vitamin E, or tocopherol, is a powerful antioxidant protect the cells against the harmful effects of free radicals, especially the peroxidation of lipids that compose cell membranes. By protecting cells, it slows aging. It is essential to the body which can’t produce itself. It helps to maintain the elasticity and hydration of the skin by increasing the hydro-lipidic film, and improves skin microcirculation.
Better absorbed in its natural form, it is extracted from vegetable oils.
- ISONONYL ISONONANOATE
This ester enhances the spreadability of skin care formulas, giving them a distinctive feel. It also has moisturizing properties improving cutaneous comfort.
It gives your skin a silky feel, provides it with better elasticity, while being non-greasy, non-sticky and non-shiny.
Functional properties:
Corneometer tests conducted on 12 volunteers
- NIACINAMIDE
In multiple chronic clinical studies, topical Niacinamide [vitamin B3] has been observed to be well tolerated by skin and to provide a broad array of improvements in the appearance of ageing facial skin.
RESULTS: Analyses of the data revealed a variety of significant skin appearance improvement effects for topical Niacinamide (reductions in fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness [yellowing]). In addition, elasticity is improved. Topical Niacinamide reduces fine lines/wrinkling in facial skin. Subjects were female Caucasians (n = 50) who applied placebo control vs. topical Niacinamide (twelve weeks, split face, left/right randomized clinical trial).
REDUCTION IN TOTAL WRINKLE LENGTH VS. PLACEBO CONTROL
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a surfactant of natural origin that’s derived from the mixture of a betaine and coconut oil. It works as a cleanser and conditioner, though it’s primarily a surfactant that attract dirt and oil so that you can rinse them off of your skin.
This enhances the ability of a cleaning product to stick to dirt and oil. Then, when the product is rinsed away, the contaminants (such as dirt and oil) are also rinsed away.
It has several functions, including:
- Lather: produces a thick lather when combined with water. This helps loosen the dirt and impurities being washed away, so they are easier to rinse off after cleaning
- Thickening: makes products feel creamier. It’s a thickening agent that adds viscosity to products. This makes them feel richer and makes them less likely to drip while you use them.
- SODIUM POLYACRYLATE
Thanks to its osmotic properties, Sodium Polyacrylate makes it possible to:
1. Decrease the concentration of classical preservatives in order to improve skin tolerance
2. Offer better bacteriological security in hard-to preserve cosmetic products
3. Moisturize exceptionally
In Vivo:
Moisturizing properties of a preparation containing Sodium Polyacrylate.
12 subjects / emulsions containing 0.026%, 0.046% and 0.13% Sodium Polyacrylate versus Placebo and control.
Corneometer results:
