SOOTHING Actives
A scientific & holistic approach for greater skin comfort and resilience
A specialist of skin discomfort and fragility for over 40 years, Symrise CI has been among the firsts to acknowledge sensitivity as a specific state of the skin. This has been the starting point of a dedicated research & development program. Scientific findings are constantly cross-referenced with market data on how sensitivity is being defined across the globe, in order to create solutions delivering optimal consumer experience.
One of our latest innovation was to develop an objective analytical tool based on AI to grade skin sensitivity with high correlation between self-perception and Hyperspectral image analysis! This is how we define the Skin sensitivity index.
The Symrise portfolio of soothing actives was originally based on the established expertise in the design of pure molecules – including the purest synthetic bisabolol or advanced solutions in the field of Oat Avenanthramides. In now extends to a wide range of natural and biotechnology ingredients offering targeted answers, such as restoring the skin’s barrier function, correcting redness, modulating neurosensory cascading reactions as well as novel probiotic solutions based on the SymProBiome™ Platform.
BARRIER STRENGTHENING – Reinforce & Maintain skin barrier integrity
The most important function of the epidermal barrier is to protect the body against uncontrolled water loss, physical effects like mechanical stress, heat and radiation, the penetration of harmful substances and chemical damages. Skin barrier impairment leads to a deficiency in structural integrity and key stratum corneum lipids like ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol. As a consequence, the penetration of irritants and other harmful substances into the skin and the transepidermal water loss out of the skin are increased. Thus, one key element for efficient skin soothing is the reconstitution of the barrier in the stratum corneum.
SymReboot® L19 - Restoring skin's and scalp's instinctive defenses
INCI: Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus Ferment
- Patented technology
- A unique Lactobacillus strain
- A unique processing technology capable of preserving the structure of bacteria’s cell wall
- Full probiotics benefits although the lactobacilli are no longer living
- Prebiotic efficacy
- Quickly restores the barrier integrity by up-regulation of filaggrin (ex-vivo)
- Protects against moisture loss by barrier strengthening (in-vivo)
- Protects and improves visibly dry skin (in-vivo)
- Regulating skin microbiota pathways (in-vitro)
- Soothing by down-regulation of redness signals (in-vitro)
- Beige to light yellow powder, characteristic odor
- Dispersible in all solvents
- Food grade - suitable for oral care
- COSMOS/Ecocert approved
- Suitable Vegan*, Halal & Kosher**
- China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria ; **Halal & Kosher status available upon request ; N.O.C: Natural Origin Content (ISO 16128-2)
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SymRepair® 100 – Skin recovery complex
INCI: Hexyldecanol, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols
- Patented complex
- Biomimetic skin recovery complex combining fundamental skin restoring compounds with the purest nature-identical Bisabolol
- Restores dry skin
- Strengthens lipid lamellae in stratum corneum (in vitro)
- Maintains skin’s barrier integrity
- Improves moisture f extra dry skin after 5 days
- Visibly reduces dryness after 14 days & redness after 7 days
- Colorless to light yellow clear liquid, odorless
- Oil-soluble
- Suitable Vegan*
- China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria
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REDNESS-REDUCER – Don’t let skin redness make you “blush”!
Redness is the first visible sign of irritation and a main problem among sensitive skin consumers. As such, it is not solely the concern of women with fair and delicate skin. Men can experience redness after shaving and even women with darker skin can be surprised by red tones. Like a sudden blush, it translates skin sensitivity and often tends to undermine self-confidence. Based on its leading expertise in sensitive skin, Symrise offers a complete range of redness reducer products with a comprehensive activity spectrum.
SymRelief® 100 – Versatile skin soother
INCI: Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
- Patented complex
- Dragosantol® 100, the purest nature-identical bisabolol, plus organic ginger extract for synergistic efficacy
- In-vivo proven relief for reddened skin in only 2 days
- Soothes instantly post-shaving redness (in-vivo) & provides a proven protective effect against redness induction by shaving (in-vivo)
- The well-known Bisabolol effect is here boosted by ginger, offering a complete solution targeting all the major redness mediators
- Higher boost of hyaluronan levels (compared to bisabolol alone) for better skin hydratation (ex vivo)
- Protects the skin from daily aggressions
- Light yellow to yellow-brown clear liquid, odorless
- Oil-soluble
- Food grade - suitable for oral care
- China compliant
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SymRelief® S – The nature-identical complex for fast skin relief
INCI: Bisabolol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
- Patented complex
- Synergistic complex of Dragosantol® 100, the purest nature-identical bisabolol, and [6]-paradol, the nature-identical active principle of grains of paradise
- Provides fast skin relief and comfort (in-vivo)
- Visibly reduces redness and blotchiness in only 1 day (in vivo)
- Additionally shows radical scavenging activity (in-vitro)
- Colorless to light yellow clear liquid, odorless
- Soluble in common cosmetic oils, ethanol and glycols
- Food grade - suitable for oral care
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Dragosantol® 100 – The purest nature-identical bisabolol
INCI: Bisabolol
- Monocyclic, unsaturated sesquiterpene alcohol
- Nature-identical α-bisabolol with the highest purity available on the market and fully integrated, patented production process
- As efficient as natural bisabolol, with high safety
- Soothes and calms irritated skin (in-vivo)
- Protects against redness (in-vivo)
- Supports hyaluronic acid synthesis providing an enhancement in hydration (ex-vivo)
- Reduces SDS induced erythema back to normal level (in-vivo)
- Colorless to light yellow clear liquid, very low odor
- Soluble in oils, ethanol and glycols
- Dermatologically safe & Food grade (suitable for oral care)
- China compliant
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SymFinity® 1298 – The natural youth inducer
INCI: Echinacea Purpurea Extract
- 100% pure and natural compound
- Dried juice from fresh Echinacea purpurea herb
- Sustainably sourced from Mallorca, Spain
- Soothing activity comparable to bisabolol (in-vivo)
- Promotes hyaluronic acid synthesis (in vitro)
- Protects against air-pollution induced damages leading to inflammation and hyperpigmentation (in-vivo)
- Potent natural antioxidant (in-vitro and ex-vivo)
- Light brown to brown powder, characteristic odor
- Water-soluble
- Food grade - suitable for oral care
- COSMOS/Ecocert approved
- Suitable Vegan*
- China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria
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ITCH REDUCER – Break the cycle of itch & scratch
Consumers distinctively discriminate itchiness among the many symptoms of sensitive skin. They also perceive itchiness as being the result of an inflammatory chain reaction calling for intelligent skin care. A long time ago Symrise started to intensively research oat (Avena sativa) which has been traditionally applied for its skin calming and anti-itch properties. Symrise has been a pioneer in investigating the active principles and constituents of oat. As a result of this research, it was possible to successfully identify, isolate and even synthesize the principle components responsible for itch and redness reduction and for a skin more comfortable, a group of phenolic amides unique to oat, known as avenanthramides.
SymCalmin® green – Intelligent itch reducer
INCI: Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
- Patented active
- Solution of an oat-inspired avenanthramide derivative, Dihydroavenanthramide D, a neuro-soothing agent that helps breaking prolonged itch-scratch cycle
- Composed of 100% bio-based solvent (natural origin index of 94%)
- Immediately relieves itchy skin and scalp in only 30 min (in vivo)
- Long-lasting itch relief on dry mature skin after 2 weeks (in vivo)
- Soothes itchy scalp associated with dandruff when combined with Climbazole (Crinipan® AD)
- Suitable for atopic skin
- Suitable Vegan*, Halal**
- China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria ; **Halal status available upon request
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SymCalmin® – Intelligent itch reducer
INCI: Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
- Patented active
- Solution of an oat-inspired avenanthramide derivative, Dihydroavenanthramide D, a neuro-soothing agent that helps breaking prolonged itch-scratch cycle.
- Immediately relieves itchy skin and scalp in only 30 min (in vivo)
- Long-lasting itch relief on dry mature skin after 2 weeks (in vivo)
- Soothes itchy scalp associated with dandruff when combined with Climbazole (Crinipan® AD)
- Suitable for atopic skin
- Suitable Vegan*, Halal**
- China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria ; **Halal status available upon request
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DragoCalm® – Natural itch reducer from oat
INCI: Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
- Oat extract standardized to Avenanthramides
- Natural soothing ingredient, long history of safe use and high tolerance
- Contains a complex mixture of flavonoids and other skin care compounds
- Proven to significantly & quickly reduce redness and itchiness (in-vivo)
- Light yellow to brown clear to slightly cloudy liquid, low odor
- Soluble in water, glycols, common aqueous
- Ecocert approved
- Suitable for baby care
- Suitable Vegan*, Halal**
- China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria ; **Halal status available upon request
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STINGING/BURNING REDUCER – Calm intolerant & sensitive skin
More and more consumers tend to perceive their skin as overreactive or intolerant to external aggressions or personal care products. Most of the time, the misperception symptoms include redness and tightness, but they may also include burning, stinging and tingling sensations. Research has shown that the later are distinct characteristics of sensitive to highly sensitive skin. In order to bring strong and instant sensorial relief to sensitive and hypersensitive skin, Symrise has designed a soothing active ingredient with a specific focus on burning and stinging sensations.
SymSitive® 1609 – Instant skin relief
INCI: Pentylene Glycol, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol
- Patented active
- Provides a soothing sensation and helps to alleviate feelings of discomfort
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Helps to increase the skin's tolerance threshold by reducing symptoms associated with sensitive skin in Cosmetic Intolerance Syndrom (in vivo)
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Helps to soothe discomfort sensations induced by retinol (in vivo)
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Reduces discomfort sensations of scalp sensitive induced by hair coloration without changing the expected shade of coloration (in vivo)
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Colorless to pale yellow clear & odorless liquid
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Soluble in glycols, common cosmetic oils and alcohol
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Food grade - suitable for oral care
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Suitable Vegan* and Halal**
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China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria ; **Halal status available upon request
HOLISTIC READY-MADE SOLUTIONS – Enjoy all-around comfort
SymCare® is a ready-made solution for sensitive skin. For the development Symrise took a holistic approach by combining ingredients addressing the major identified consumer needs linked to sensitive skin. SymCare® has been designed to soothe and protect against discomfort. It can also support the skin in strengthening its barrier, helps to reduce redness and discomfort as well as offer relieving and moisturizing properties. Its efficacy was proven in a consumer study that was completed under the control of a dermatologist. For easy formulation 2 versions are available: SymCare® O which is oil-soluble and SymCare® W2 for easy use as a water-soluble component.
SymCare® O – All-in-one solution for sensitive skin
INCI: Hexyldecanol, Pentylene Glycol, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline Palmitamide, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Stearic Acid, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
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Blend of highly effective soothing actives
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Calms the appearance of redness and alleviate the discomfort sensations
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Strengthens skin barrier
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Soothes the skin (in vivo)
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Relieves from discomfort (in vivo)
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Colorless to light yellow clear liquid, almost odorless
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Oil & glycols soluble
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Suitable Vegan* & Halal**
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China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria ; **Halal status available upon request
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SymCare® W2 – All-in-one solution for sensitive skin
INCI: PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Pentylene Glycol, 4-t-Butylcyclohexanol, Propylene Glycol, Water (Aqua), Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
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Blend of highly effective soothing actives
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Combines ingredients addressing the major identified consumer needs linked to sensitive skin
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Provides all-round protection for sensitive and stressed skin
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Supports the skin in reducing redness as well as offering relieving properties
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Strengthens skin barrier
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Colorless to light yellow clear to cloudy liquid
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Water-soluble
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Suitable Vegan* & Halal**
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China compliant
*According to Symrise criteria ; **Halal status available upon request
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STRESS RELIEF - All around well-being
SymDStress™ – The purest nature-identical CBD
INCI: Cannabidiol
- Purest nature-identical Cannabidiol (CBD >98%) with a guaranteed Δ9-THC <10ppm
- Patented manufacturing process from natural D-Limonene (upcycling)
- Positively modulates Cannabinoid receptors type 2 (Cb-2) (in vitro)
- Supports β-endorphins expression and modulates cortisol level (ex vivo)
- Triple antioxidant efficacy (chemical, cellular, endogenous) (in vitro)
- Soothing efficacy vs IL-8 and PGE-2 (in vitro & ex vivo)
- Normalizes sebum production (ex vivo)
- Supports hyaluronic acid synthesis (in vitro)
- White to pale yellow powder
- Soluble in alcohol, glycol, oil
- Suitable Vegan* & Kosher**
*According to Symrise criteria ; **Kosher status available upon request