Clariant launches breakthrough skin cell activator and scalp soothing agent

The award-winning Rootness™ Energize, derived from loofah root extract, recharges cells and visibly improves skin elasticity, tone and firmness

● New EquiScalp™ microbiota-friendly scalp soothing agent, derived from apple stem cell extract, relieves scalp sensitivity symptoms

● Using more sustainable sources of ingredients favored by cosmetic consumers with scientifically proven efficacy

20 July 2020 - Clariant's active ingredients team has released a high-end active ingredient that rejuvenates the skin and a scalp soothing agent that soothes sensitive scalp symptoms without disrupting the balance of the microbiome

EquiScalp is derived from apple stem cells and is a microbe-friendly scalp soothing agent; Rootness Energize is derived from special plant roots and acts as a "charger" for skin cells

Alexandre Lapeyre, Global Marketing Director Active Ingredients at Clariant, said: “While these new products are completely different and address very different needs, they all have one thing in common: advanced technological processes and highly sustainable sources of raw materials

Rootness Energize Cell Battery Charger: Improves skin elasticity, tone and firmness

The new active ingredient Rootness Energize offers real possibilities for skin care formulations to counteract the loss of skin cells' bioenergetic energy that accompanies aging and stress, and replenish cells with new energy to maintain their natural function and longevity

Rootness Energize is derived from the root extract of loofah plants cultivated by aeroponics, using a unique extraction process that does not harm the plant

Our patented Plant Milking Technology [Plant Milking Technology provides high quality root extraction in sustainable production

The resulting extract contains 10 times the concentration of purgative alkyds than conventional soil-grown roots

In volunteer trials, the formula group with 1% Rootness Energize increased firmness by 20%, tension by 21%, and elasticity by 27% compared to the placebo control group

Introducing the New Apple Scalp Repair: Stem Cell Technology Is Working

Stem cell technology stands out in this new active ingredient for scalp soothing and hair care products that are in increasing demand

The efficacy achieved by Equiscalp is attributed to the high concentration of the flavonoid phlorizin, which is derived from the apple stem cell extract of Fuji apples

Phloridizin's proven anti-inflammatory, anti-lipogenic and barrier-improving properties allow the extract to successfully control inflammation and sebum overproduction, a condition normally caused by histamine activated by external environmental aggressions and stress levels

Clinical data from volunteers using Equiscalp showed significant success with a 20% reduction in scalp scaling (flaking) and a 20% reduction in scalp sebum production compared to a placebo control group

Due to the reduced irritation of the scalp skin, redness was significantly reduced, and over 80% of the subjects experienced a noticeable improvement in comfort

Ideal application scenarios for Equiscalp include oily scalp care products, formulations for sensitive scalps and scalp itching relievers