Introdution
to AquaCacteen
AquaCacteen is an ultra-refined elixir from organic cactus (Opuntia
Ficus-Indica). It
blocks the release of stress markers from sensory nerve cells in the skin and calms
irritated skin. It also has excellent hydrating properties due to its high content of water-
binding compounds.
AquaCacteen has been shown to sooth and calm irritated skin, protect against environmental stress factors and offer last hydration and skin firmness.
Opuntia Ficus-Indica
Opuntia ficus-indica
(Prickly Pear) is a succulent cactus native to
Mexico.
Like
other cacti, Opuntia ficus-indica has adapted to
extreme environmental
conditions. The original leaves have been transformed to spines, the
cuticle
is thickened and coated with a waxy layer to help
prevent water loss and to
shield the stems from intense
sunlight.
Opuntia is a rich source of insoluble and soluble fibres
including lignin,
cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin,
mucilages and gums. Moreover, it contains
Vitamins
A, B1, B2, B3, and C, the minerals potassium, calcium and
magnesium. Of specific interest is piscidic acid, an excellent
iron chelator.
Importance of Piscidic Acid
AquaCacteen has a high concentration of Piscidic Acid,
a chelator that binds
free Fe2+/Fe3+ ions. In skin tissue
Fe2+ is normally bound to ferritin but UV-
exposure can
decompose this complex. The liberated Fe ions initiate
the
formation of OH radicals through the Fenton
reaction. Thus AquaCacteen
can
prevent the formation
of reactive oxygen species in skin.
Overview of Attributes
• Soothes and calms irritated skin.
• Hydrates the skin, even in rinse-off formulations.
• Protects and firms skin.
In-Vivo Soothing & Protecting study
In a study with 20 volunteers, AquaCacteen was found
to protect skin
against irritation.
At the beginning of the
study, skin areas on the forearms were treated
with
occlusive SDS patches for 24h. 6 hours after removing
the patches,
skin redness was determined.
During the following days, the skin sites were treated
with a hydrogel
containing 2% AquaCacteen or a
placebo.
After 9 days, the occlusive SDS treatment was
repeated. Again 6 hours
after removing the patches,
skin redness was measured. After the first
SDS treatment, the decrease of skin redness
on the skin areas treated
with the product containing
AquaCacteen was slightly faster than the
placebo. After
the second irritation, the placebo areas again turned red
whereas the redness of the skin areas pre-treated with
the hydrogel containing AquaCacteen was only marginal.
INCI
AquaCacteen (standard version): Opuntia
Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (and) Glycerin (and) Phenoxyethanol
(and) Aqua
AquaCacteen nc (ECOCERT certified* version):
Opuntia
Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (and) Glycerin (and) Aqua
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Download the AquaCacteen datasheet
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