Designed to target common issues like oily and combination skin, Matmarine™ biotech ingredient offers teens a solution that reduces shine, minimises pore visibility and maintains hydration.
One of the key challenges of teenage skin is oily and/or combination skin, characterised by shininess, enlarged pores and undesirable blemishes. Matmarine™ biotech ingredient crafted by Lubrizol Life Science is designed to reduce sebum accumulation. With its impressive in vitro and in vivo efficacy, it offers immediate and long-lasting mattifying and hydration effects.
THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE INGREDIENT
Derived from a marine microorganism, Matmarine™ biotech ingredient boasts anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and hydrating properties. It works its magic by reducing the MC5-R protein, which is a marker of sebocyte differentiation and lipid storage, directly linked to sebum production.
In different ethnicities, it helps improve the appearance of combination and oily skin while keeping it hydrated. The ingredient not only combats excessive lipid build-up but also promotes type I collagen production, enhancing skin’s firmness. It is backed by a wealth of clinical studies conducted on diverse ethnicities:
• African skin – when tested on 22 women aged 18 to 45 with combination to oily skin, a 28-day application of 3% Matmarine™ biotech ingredient showed a significant decrease of 20.1% in pore visibility, effectively reducing shininess while maintaining hydration. See figure1.
• Caucasian volunteers – a 28-day trial on 20 women aged 20 to 35 resulted in a 20.5% pore count reduction and smaller pores by 18.8% in just two weeks. There was also visible reduction in skin shine and sebum production.
• Asian participants – this 28-day study on 20 women aged 20 to 35 resulted in a reduction in active sebaceous follicles by 27.2%, marking a significant decrease in sebum production.
• Men’s skin – this seven-day study on 31 Caucasian men yielded a noticeable reduction in pores and enhanced moisturisation, both short- and long-term.
BENEFITS FOR TEENAGE SKIN
Matmarine™ biotech ingredient is particularly appealing for teenage skincare formulations. It helps to reduce oil production, keeping skin shine-free while maintaining hydration. It also reduces the appearance of pores for smoother skin texture.
The ingredient is universally appealing, making it suitable for all skin types and genders, aligning with the diversity-focused ethos of contemporary skincare brands.
Skincare brands can leverage Matmarine™ biotech ingredient for an array of claims, asserting benefits such as ‘reduces oiliness and shininess’, ‘minimises enlarged pores’, and ‘balances skin hydration’.
The ingredient can be integrated seamlessly into various formulations, with a recommended dosage of 2% to 5%. Its water-soluble and natural origin ensures compatibility with facial and body care products, even for sensitive teenage skin.
Available in South Africa from Savannah Fine Chemicals, this versatile ingredient offers a scientifically proven approach to address teenage skin woes, promising radiant and well-balanced skin. With Matmarine™ biotech ingredient, skincare brands can confidently design products that appeal to the diverse needs of the teenage demographic, ensuring a harmonious complexion for every teen, every day.
