PoreAway Effective, matifying skin refiner

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3 PoreAway Effective, matifying skin refiner A precious medicinal resin to fight dilated pores and matify the skin Based on mastic, an aromatic resin coming from the bark of a tree that grows on the Greek island of Chios, PoreAway tightens dilated pores making them invisible and purifies the skin. Mastic has been recognized since antiquity for its unique aroma and therapeutic properties. Mastic was notably used as a chewing gum to clean the teeth and freshen the breath thanks to its anti-microbial properties. It was also used in face creams to improve skin radiance probably thanks to its purifying and astringent effects. The application of mastic in modern cosmetics has been limited due to its stickiness and insolubility in water. Mibelle Biochemistry has developed a technique to make a water-soluble mastic preparation suitable for cosmetic applications. PoreAway, the resulting product, is easy to formulate and not sticky. Clinical studies conducted on Caucasian and Asian women with dilated pores and impure skin showed that PoreAway: tightens dilated pores refines the skin grain reduces imperfections such as comedones and microcysts reduces skin shine. Inhibition of 5α reductase I activity was found to be a principal mechanism of action. PoreAway can thus visibly improve the quality of the skin by refining its texture, reducing cutaneous imperfections and skin shine. Claim Ideas for PoreAway Visibly reduces the appearance of pores Fights shininess, blemishes and clogged pores Creates a smooth, matte finish Manages imperfections effectively for a skin purified all day Keeps skin clear and refined Inhibits 5α reductase I Applications Treatments for combination and /or oily skin Pore minimizing formulas Skin perfecting treatments Matifying formulas BB creams Formulating with PoreAway Recommended use level: 2 5 % Incorporation: For cold processes, dissolve PoreAway into the aqueous phase. In cold / hot processes, add during the cooling phase below 40 C. INCI (EU / PCPC) Declaration PoreAway (standard version): Pistacia Lentiscus Gum / Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum (and) Lecithin (and) Glycerin (and) Alcohol (and) Aqua / Water PoreAway oa (alcohol-free version): Pistacia Lentiscus Gum/ Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin (and) Phenethyl Alcohol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin (and) Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride (and) Aqua/ Water May 2016

4 Mastic An endemic resin from the Greek island of Chios Mastic, the Gold of Chios since Antiquity Chios mastiha also called mastic is an aromatic resin produced by the lentisk tree that grows on the Greek island of Chios (Pistacia Lentiscus var. Chia). The name is derived from the Greek words μαστάζω = chew and μάσταξ = mouth. Mastic is excreted in the form of tears from the trunk and main branches through scratches on their surface. After its solidification which results in an ivory translucent colored resin, it is collected, washed and cleaned. Mastic has been recognized since antiquity for its unique aroma and therapeutic properties. Due to its high price, mastic was only bought by wealthy people. Mastic Trees Weep only in Chios The mastic tree or lentisk is an evergreen shrub which grows on arid, rocky and poor soil. Lentisks are typical maqui-type vegetation found in Mediterranean countries. However, only the mastic trees of southern Chios give the mastiha resin when the bark is scratched. This is probably due to the soil and to the especially warm and dry weather conditions. This explains why mastic production in Chios is granted protected designation of origin (PDO). Chios Mastic

5 Mastic A multi-purpose substance Medicinal, Pharmaceutical and Industrial Applications Mastic has been used since antiquity notably for its therapeutic properties. Mastic was the first natural chewing gum in the ancient world, used to clean the teeth and freshen the breath but also to prevent digestive disorders. Scientific studies have confirmed these historically recorded effects; chewing mastic improves oral hygiene by decreasing microbial plaque formation and eliminating bacterial growth inside the oral cavity. Besides, mastic chewing contributes to soothing the stomach. Due to its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, mastic has also been used: in the preparation of ointments for skin disorders as well as in toothpaste and mouth wash for cleaning and disinfecting the oral cavity as a component of bandages, adhesive plasters and compresses for the protection and healing of wounds as well as dental fillings and tooth molds as a spice and a thickener in food and beverages as a perfume, perfume stabilizer and color stabilizer. Mastic for Skin Care In the 1 st century after Christ, Dioscorides, the renowned pharmacologist of antiquity, wrote that mastic promoted skin radiance when incorporated in face creams. Besides, he noted that mastic oil cleansed the face and gave it a healthy color. During the Roman Empire, upper class ladies used beauty creams containing mastic. During the Byzantine Empire, mastic was used to produce luxury scented soaps but was also reputed to provide protection from the sun s rays and was thus used in sun protection preparations as well.