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WHEE SCIENCE MEETS SUCCESS Unipex Innovations develops, manufactures and markets innovative active ingredients for the cosmetic and personal care industry. Unipex Innovations' broad offering of active ingredients and specialty chemicals is complemented by a wide range of scientific, technical, marketing and regulatory support services. Unipex Innovations' product portfolio consists of unique, value-added innovative active ingredients supported by rigourous scientific research. We offer a sophisticated line of products extracted from natural substances (botanicals & marine), biomimetic high-tech peptides and biotech. Our products are manufactured in compliance with the highest standards: WE DO NOT COMPOMISE ON QUALITY. Unipex Innovations' active cosmetic ingredients are designed to maintain the body's natural reactions, strengthen its defenses against environmental aggressions, delay the appearance of signs of aging, and address other contemporary cosmetic challenges. Our ultimate goal is to offer consumers visible benefits that last. BOTANICALS Canadian Willowherb Native American Eco-Line Nibì Songa Kìzis Hydralphatine Asia Hydralphatine 3P Lanachrys & Lanachrys 2B Lanacityn Lanatellis LNST Tyrostat MAINE Aldavine Homeosta-SEA Homeo-Age Homeoxy Homeo-Shield Homeo-Soothe Hydriame Hydroxan CH Lanablue Marine Biopolymer MDI Complex Tensea-Lift A number of products are also available in a preservative-free and paraben-free version specially designed to minimize the presence of preservatives in final cosmetic formulas. Unipex Innovations has a network of distributors and professional agents in more than 50 countries worldwide. For further information, visit us at www.unipex.com PEPTIDE/BIOMIMETIC ß-White ChroNOline ECM-Protect EUK-134 Kollaren Melanostatine 5 Melitane Neutrazen Thymulen 4 BIOTECHNOLOGY Abyssine Drieline Exossine Exo-H Exo-P Exo-T
BOTANICALS PODUCTS OIGIN INCI NAME POPETIES Hair Canadian Willowherb The Native American soothing ingredient Native American Eco-Line Kìzis Nibì recovery active The soothing moisturizer Songa and regenerative active Epilobium angustifolium plant from the Northern Canadian Prairies Eco-certified extract of Cimifuga racemosa roots Eco-certified extract of Sambucus nigra flower Eco-certified extract of Solidago virgaurea aerial parts CW5C: Water (and) Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract Cimifuga acemosa oot Extract Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract Solidago Virgaurea (Goldenrod) Extract Inhibits P. acnes Free radical scavenger Pro-melanotrope Inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF- α Induces hyaluronic acid production Inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokines: IL-6 & TNF-α Induces type I procollagen synthesis Tensing effect on collagen Inhibits P.acnes involved in acne educes the formation of free radical (higher efficacy than Trolox, SOD & vit C) educes erythema induced by chemicals and UV (within 30 minutes of use) Boosts skin natural photo-protection & pigmentation Gives a longer-lasting tanning effect Protects and soothes UV-induced irritations educes desquamation caused by UV exposure Provides a refreshing & comforting effect Improves skin moisturization & softness Nourishes & strengthens skin Provides immediate skin comfort & soothing effect Enhances skin tone evenness Strengthens skin tissues & improves firmness & elasticity for a more lifted look Moisturizes & provides an instant «beautiful skin» effect Soothes irritated skin & reduces the appearance of damages caused by shaving 1-2 1-2 1-2 BOTANICALS Hydralphatine Asia The Asian regenerating moisturizer Hydralphatine 3P The fruity moisturizer Combination of Asian aquatic plants (bamboo, lotus and water lily) with hygroscopic ingredients Combination of fruit extracts (grapefruit, apple, peach) with hygroscopic ingredients Glycerin (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Sorbitol (and) Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract (and) Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract (and) Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract Glycerin (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Sorbitol (and) Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract (and) Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract (and) Prunus Persica (Peach) Fruit Extract (and) Sodium Hyaluronate Hygroscopic composition which maximizes water storage and prevents hydration fluctuations Hygroscopic composition which maximizes water storage and prevents hydration fluctuations Long term moisturizing effect The presence of Asian plants stimulates cell renewal Long term moisturizing effect The presence of fruit extracts allows a stimulating, toning & purifying effect 1-6 1-6 Lanachrys & Lanachrys 2B The natural lipolysis booster Extracted from Chrysanthellum Indicum, an African plant with golden petals Lanachrys: Propylene Glycol (and) Water (and) Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract Lanachrys 2B: Butylene Glycol (and) Water (and) Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract Binds to α2 receptor to activate lipolysis educes the appearance of cellulite Has a draining effect & reduces heavy legs 2B: 0.05-1 Lanacityn The best anti-pollution active system Combination of an African plant and a marine polysaccharide Glycerin (and) Water (and) Chysanthellum Indicum Extract (and) Alteromonas Ferment Extract Protects the skin & its DNA against pollution Improves overall skin complexion einforces skin resistance toward environmental insults and prevents water loss Lanatellis The synergistic free radical scavenger Synergistic combination of an Asian green tea and an African plant Glycerin (and) Water (and) Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract (and) Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Prevents photoaging Protects & repair hair damage caused by UV exposure Anti-rosacea effect educes redness & improves skin complexion LNST The dehydration protector Essential fatty acids from sesame, wheat germ and vitamin E Caprylic/Capric/Succinic Triglyceride (and) Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil (and) Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil (and) Tocopheryl Acetate Emollient composition rich in fatty acids Protects, moisturizes & smoothes the skin 2-10 Tyrostat The natural skin whitening agent Wild crafting of umex species from Northern Canadian Prairies Tyrostat-09: Water (and) Glycerin (and) umex Occidentalis Extract Tyrostat-11: Water (and) Glycerin (and) umex Occidentalis Extract (and) Ascorbic Acid Tyrosinase inhibitor Inhibits tyrosinase (higher activity than arbutin, tumeric, hydroquinone) educes skin pigmentation & erythema educes the appearance of age spots activity proven on Asian skin aw material certified by Ecocert SAS F-32600 according to the ECOCET standards for Natural and Organic Cosmetics available at http://cosmetics.ecocert.com. 100 of the total ingredients from Organic Farming.
MAINE PODUCTS OIGIN INCI NAME POPETIES Hair Aldavine The protector of microcapillary integrity Combination of 2 sulphated polysaccharides extracted from algae harvested in a polutent-free environment Water (and) Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (and) Asparagopsis Armata Extract (and) Sorbitol VEGF & PGE2 inhibitor Maintains microcapillary integrity upon UV exposure Soothes sensitive skin (reduces tingling sensation & increases skin comfort) Increases skin elasticity & resiliency 1-5 Homeo-Age The skin rejuvenator Derived from a brown alga rich in vitamins & minerals Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (and) Sorbitol (and) Water Cellular growth stimulator Potentiates growth factor skin response ejuvenates aging skin educes the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles estores a youthful appearance Homeosta-SEA Homeoxy The skin natural antioxidant Homeo-Shield The skin barrier enhancer Homeo-Soothe The soothing active Combination of 2 algae rich in B group vitamins Derived from a brown alga found in the Atlantic Ocean Extracted from a brown seaweed Sorbitol (and) Enteromorpha Compressa Extract (and) Palmaria Palmata Extract (and) Water Fucus Serratus Extract (and) Glycerol Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (and) Sorbitol (and) Water Induces transglutaminase activity PGE2 inhibitor estores antioxidant defenses Protects against UV-induced skin damage Prevents photo-aging Improves the skin barrier function Protects & makes the skin more resistant against environmental aggressions Prevents water loss & assures a moisturizing effect Soothes & calms the skin Attenuates skin irritation (redness, burning sensations) Assures skin comfort 1-3.5 MAINE Hydriame The marine firming active Marine mucopolysaccharides Water (and) Glycosaminoglycans (and) Sclerotium Gum (and) Chitosan Glycolate (and) Sodium Hydroxide Water reservoir effect Gives instant moisturizing effect Gives tonus & elasticity to the skin Increases skin smoothness, firmness & tightens mature skin 1-4 Hydroxan CH The marine protective moisturizer Marine hygroscopic substances (with a chitin derivative) Glycerin (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Sorbitol (and) Carboxymethyl Chitin (and) Panthenol (and) Sodium Hyaluronate Water reservoir effect & film-forming Maintains protective hydration Lanablue The natural retinoïd alternative Extracted from a blue-green algae from the Cascadia region Sorbitol (and) Water (and) Algae Extract etinoïd-like activity without the sides effects educes the appearance of wrinkles Smoothes the skin Marine Biopolymer Multifunctional marine polymer MDI Complex The natural metalloproteinase inhibitor Chitosan Glycosaminoglycans Chitosan Glycosaminoglycans Cationic polymer Inhibits MMP 2, 9 & 12 Anti-bacterial effect Inhibits P. acnes involved in acne Inhibits M. furfur involved with the appearance of dandruffs Effective in curl retention for hair care formulations educes dark circle educes the appearance of rosacea & spider veins educes the appearance of varicose veins Increases resistance to physical damages 0. Tensea-Lift eady-to-use tensing product Combination of marine biopolymer and glycosaminoglycans Purified Water (and) Chitosan (and) Glycolic Acid (and) Alcohol (and) Glycosaminoglycans (and) Methylparaben Cationic polymer eady-to-use product with immediate tensing effect Anti-bacterial effect Gives a silky sensation to skin 80-100
PEPTIDE/BIOMIMETIC BOTANICALS PODUCTS OIGIN INCI NAME POPETIES Hair ß-White The revolutionary whitening biomimetic peptide TGF-ß biomimetic peptide encapsulated in phospholipids liposome Water (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Hydrogenated Lecithin (and) Sodium Oleate (and) Oligopeptide-68 (and) Disodium EDTA educes the MITF factor to decrease both the constitutive and facultative pigmentation pathways Decreases tyrosinase activity and melanin synthesis to reduce overall skin pigmentation Induces skin lightening effect after only 4 weeks educes the appearance of pigmented spots Provides a progressive brightening effect for a more uniform complexion activity proven on Asian skin Intensive whitening : 2,5-5 Corrective care & Age-spot : 1-2.5 Lightening care & Skin illumination : 0.5-1 1 if combined with an exfoliant ChroNOline The anti-wrinkle peptide Biomimetic lipopeptide derived from a growth factor Glycerin (and) Water (and) Dextran (and) Caprooyl- Tetrapeptide-3 Stimulates the production of key components at the dermo-epidermal junction (collagen VII, laminin-5 & fibronectin) educes fine lines & wrinkles after 28 days Provides a continuous long term reduction of fine lines & wrinkles in mature skin ejuvenates aging skin Makes the skin smoother, firmer, more even for a younger rested look Intensive 2,5 Preventive 1-2.5 Skin repair 0.3-1 ECM-Protect Firmness & elasticity Peptide Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2 MMP 1 & elastase inhibitor Helps maintain firmness & elasticity Protects against photo-aging 5-10 EUK-134 The SOD and catalase biomimetic molecule Salen-maganese complex Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride Mimetic of SOD & catalase enzymes Scavenges superoxide free radical, eliminates hydrogen peroxide and transforms OS into water & oxygen educes erythema caused by UV educes skin damage caused by UV Protects against UV-induced DNA damage Prevents UVA induced skin lipid peroxidation (super antioxidant activity) 0.01-0.05 Kollaren The dermis enhancer Melanostatine 5 Focus on whitening Melitane Healthy glow Biomimetic peptide derived from a growth factor Biomimetic peptide antagonist of α-msh Biomimetic peptide agonist of α-msh Tripeptide-1 Nonapeptide-1 Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 Biomimetic of a growth factor Stimulates the production of the ECM components Antagonist of α-msh Prevents tyrosinase activity Agonist of α-msh Stimulates melanin synthesis Increases skin firmness through activation of extracellular matrix proteins synthesis (collagen I & III, fibronectin, elastin & laminin) Improves tissue renewal & healing Prevents further activation of tyrosinase & thus blocks melanin synthesis for better control over skin tone & brown spots Prevents hyperproduction of melanin activity proven on Asian skin Induces melanin production & skin pigmentation Strengthens the skin s defenses against harmful effects of UV educes skin erythema Protects against DNA damage caused by UV exposure (UVA & UVB) educes the inflammatory response 5-10 4-8 2-10 PEPTIDE BIOMIMETIC Neutrazen The soothing neurocosmetic Lipopeptide derived from a neuromediator Water (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Dextran (and) Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8 Biomimetic of neuromediator (POMC) Prevents & reverses signs of neurogenic inflammation Calms & soothes irritated skin Helps to maintain & restore a normal skin sensitivity threshold (ideal for sensitive & intolerant skin) Intensive 2,5 Preventive 1-2.5 Sensitive skin addition : 0.3-1 Thymulen 4 The youth factor Biomimetic peptide derived from the youth hormone, thymopoietin Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 Biomimetic of thymopoietin Boosts skin regeneration einforces cutaneous immune defenses 2-10
BIOTECHNOLOGY PODUCTS OIGIN INCI NAME POPETIES Hair Abyssine The survival soothing active Exopolysaccharide from an extremophil living in deepsea hydrothermal vents Water (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Alteromonas Ferment Extract educes the expression of ICAM-1 (a skin stress marker involved in skin reactivity) educes irritation in sensitive skin Increases resistance to mechanical & sun aggressions educes skin reactivity & intolerance Protects the skin against UV damage & reduces skin erythema caused by UV Soothing effect & better healing of «microcuts» caused by shaving Activates skin repair and restructuring processes 0.5-5 Drieline The natural skin defenser Polysaccharide extracted from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (baker s yeast) Sorbitol (and) Yeast Extract evives the skin immune system einforces the natural skin defenses Stimulates collagen synthesis Protects against UV radiations educes skin erythema Accelerates skin repair & healing Exo-H The exotic moisturizer Exopolysaccharide from Kopara (microorganisms mat) living in unique ecosystem in the rims of French Polynesian atolls Butylene Glycol (and) Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate Induces the production of hyaluronic acid, filaggrin & lipids synthesis Stimulates skin hydration Protects & restores the skin barrier function to limit excessive water loss Improves natural skin hydration in dry skin Exossine Exo-P The exotic protector Exopolysaccharide from Kopara (microorganisms mat) living in unique ecosystem in the rims of French Polynesian atolls Water (and) Butylene Glycol (and) Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate Chelates heavy metals on skin surface and protects against oxidative stress Protects the skin from toxic chemicals urban pollution Protects the skin against sun damage Improves dull skin for a healthy look after only 7 days Provides a shielding effect and increases resistance to external aggressions Makes the skin better adapted to climatic changes Exo-T The exotic skin regenerator Exopolysaccharide from Kopara (microorganisms mat) living in unique ecosystem in the rims of French Polynesian atolls Butylene Glycol (and) Vibrio Alginolyticus Ferment Filtrate Stimulates the desquamation markers (KLK5, KLK6, KLK7) & differentiation markers (involucrin & filaggrin), & transglutaminase expression Has higher activity than retinoic acid in the stimulation of desquamation process egenerates the skin for a smoother and even skin appearance Optimizes skin tensile strength & resilience for a better skin texture BIOTECH
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