Silab has taken the wraps off Inclusium, a multifunctional natural active ingredient for skincare made from seeds of the alfalfa plant.
Alfalfa is native to Asia and has been cultivated throughout the world for thousands of years for both its nutritional qualities and medicinal properties.
The efficacy of Inclusium to enhance the beauty of skin of all types has been demonstrated on various panels and its cosmetic benefits, visible as of seven days, are said to meet consumers’ universal expectations.
Three expectations stand out, says Silab: skin quality, characterized by skin hydration and fine skin texture for a smoothed microrelief; an even, radiant complexion, free from spots related to post-inflammatory scars and skin ageing; and reduced signs of ageing thanks to firmer skin and faded wrinkles.
A large-scale exploratory study has established that Inclusium stimulates epidermal functionalities by modulating the biological pathways related to the physical and water barrier, the immune barrier, and the anchoring of the epidermis to the dermis.
It has also been found to reinforce the dermal matrix quality by boosting the synthesis of collagen I and reducing the synthesis of MMP-1.
Furthermore, five clinical studies were specifically designed to demonstrate the performance of the new ingredient, evaluated on mixed gender groups with young and mature, Caucasian, Asian, Latino-American and Afro-American panels.
“This active ingredient provides a hydra-smoothing, complexion-perfecting and anti-wrinkle effect as of seven days of application,” said a spokeswoman.
Inclusium is a patented active ingredient recommended at a dose of 0.5 to 2.5%.
