Pepha-Tight CB
8/24/2023 Product change notice: Lotioncrafter has switched to the preservative-free version called Pepha®-Tight CB. No other specification changes were made, please refer to the Tech Data tab for more info.
Pepha®-Tight CB is a highly purified biotechnologically produced extract from the microalgae Nannochloropsis oculata combined with a well balanced fraction of polysaccharides. It functions as a skin tightener which provides immediate tightening to the skin. It has been shown to protect human fibroblasts from oxidative stress, simultaneously increasing the formation of collagen-l thereby promoting a long term tightening effect through the strengthening of the skin's connective tissue.
Pepha®-Tight CB can be used for all skin tightening applications including lifting products, masks, decollete treatments, gels and serums.
In comparative testing done by the manufacturer between Pepha®-Tight and Pepha®-Tight CB, the removal of preservatives has shown neither a negative impact on all the tested formulations, nor on their stability. In system based on electrolyte sensitive thickeners, the new Pepha®-Tight CB has shown a lower decrease of the viscosity compared to Pepha®-Tight. The comparison of the color change at different pH's did not show any significant difference between the two products.
INCI: Nannochloropsis Occulata Extract (and) Pullulan
Caution: Do not directly apply onto your skin.
This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate.
Disclaimer
Statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat and cure or prevent disease. Always consult with your professional skin care provider.
California Prop 65 Statement: The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Pepha®-Tight CB Specification Sheet
Pepha®-Tight Formulation Guideliness**
** This is an older Pentapharm formulating brochure no long published under DSM's name, but as it is useful for formulating reference, we've chosen to continue to make it available.
- Must be processed cold (<50C/122F) and incorporated in the final phase of a cosmetic formulation
- The optimal pH range for formulations containing Pepha-Tight® is between 5.0 and 7.0
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Pepha®-Tight is compatible with ethanol at concentrations up to 10%
- Pepha®-Tight is an opalescent to turbid liquid, so slightly turbid liquid so it's usual to observe a slight turbidity of clouding in aqueous solutions containing this active. This doesn't influence the activity of Pepha®-Tight in a cosmetic formula.
Usage Rate: 1 - 5%
Appearance: Yellow to amber, opalescent to turbid, highly viscous liquid
Solubility: Soluble in water.
