Givaudan Active Beauty has unveiled Illuminyl 388, a biotechnology-enhanced molecule engineered by cell-free glycosylation to address skin pigmentation challenges for all skin types. Manufactured through a unique biocatalysis process from epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), green tea's most iconic antioxidant, this ingenious brightening molecule offers a holistic luminous effect, according to Givaudan Active Beauty.
This biosourced active ingredient has been designed to simultaneously target several skin pigmentation pathways, and is enhanced with additional prebiotic activity to meet the needs of diverse skin types from Africa, Asia, India and Europe.
Givaudan Active Beauty undertook extensive and comprehensive clinical studies, engaging over 200 volunteers made up of four different skin tones (African, Asian, Indian and Caucasian), establishing, according to the manufacturer, that Illuminyl 388 is able to improve skin radiance and skin tone and luminosity in just two weeks, reduce pigmentation spots in just one month, and improve skin tone evenness, even when tackling stubborn age spots.
Illuminyl 388's sugar fraction enables its absorption via cellular glucose receptors, while conferring on the molecule a prebiotic activity that stimulates the in situ release of a niacin derivative by cutaneous microflora.
"Clinical studies conducted on four different skin types underline the universal efficacy of this skin illuminating active. Givaudan Active Beauty continues to push the boundaries of innovation with Illuminyl 388: not only do we target all major pigmentation pathways, we also trigger the skin microbiota to produce whitening postbiotics. Whether it's improving skin radiance and luminosity, promoting even skin tone or reducing pigmentation spots, Illuminyl 388 outperforms traditional references such as vitamin C. This is testament to our commitment to redefining beauty standards and empowering individuals worldwide."comments Daniel Auriol, Biotechnology Scientific Director at Givaudan Active Beauty.
Achieving a B-Biome Score* of 'B', this brightening active ingredient works in synergy with the microbiome to preserve the overall balance of the skin's microbiota.
Givaudan Active Beauty will be showcasing this new ingredient and its marketing concept, S3D Lumière Noire, on its stand (1C62) at In-Cosmetics Global Paris, to be held April 16-18, 2024 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
* According to Givaudan Active Beauty, the first scientifically proven, 100 % transparent, microbiome-friendly label for cosmetic ingredients.
