Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant has announced the worldwide launch of GlowCytocin, a skin care ingredient that activates oxytocin receptors to deliver multiple benefits to the skin.
"GlowCytocin is a significant breakthrough in neurocosmetics and skincare, offering immediate and long-term benefits for skin appearance and emotional wellbeingsays Isabelle Lacasse, Head of Global Marketing, Product Line Management and Formulation at Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant. This innovation responds to growing consumer demand for multifunctional skincare products that deliver both visible results and positive emotions."
GlowCytocin (Inci: Glycerin and Water and Hyacinthus Orientalis (Hyacinth) Extract) is derived from the bulbs of the Dutch white hyacinth, "a plant that symbolizes pure love, aligning its origin with its purpose "says Lucas Meyer Cosmetics.
GlowCytocin is able to activate receptors in the skin for oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone", and can reproduce its beneficial effects. Studies in vitro and organ-on-a-chip studies have shown, according to Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, that GlowCytocin increases proliferation of fibroblasts and sensory neurons, promoting skin rejuvenation and increasing skin receptivity to pleasant tactile sensations. In addition, this ingredient is said to reduce nociceptive nerve sensitivity for a comforting effect.
Lucas Meyer Cosmetics reports that in a placebo-controlled clinical study of 60 ethnically diverse male and female volunteers (aged 18-65), twice-daily application of 1 % of GlowCytocin for 28 days visibly and significantly improved the participants' skin appearance. Skin luminosity and healthy glow both increased, assessed by clinical grading and self-assessment to release the "Love Glow". In addition, the number of wrinkles decreased and skin elasticity improved, for a look and feel of rejuvenated skin.
In the same clinical study, receptivity to the pleasant sensations of touch was measured by electroencephalogram (EEG) upon contact with a feather on the forearm. 30 minutes after application of a single product, there was a significant increase in activity in the frontal cortex, an area associated with positive mood states and higher levels of happiness. This observation was confirmed by a significant increase in self-reported skin comfort and pleasantness. While improving receptivity to pleasant sensations, GlowCytocin also significantly reduced the effects of capsaicin on the skin.
GlowCytocin is Chinese standard compliant, Cosmos approved, vegan and has a natural origin index of 99.6 %.
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