Epica® OG

EPICA® restores or maintains skin structure integrity thanks to anti-elastase and collagenase activity, protective effect on hyaluronic acid, and free radical-trapping property.

Brand: Epica (4 products)

INCI Name: Pinus Sylvestris Bark Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Leaf Extract

Functions: Anti-Aging Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: BSE-free, CMR Substances-free, GMO-free, Gluten-free, Impurities-free, Lactose-free, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Irritant, Non-Mutagenic, Not Tested on Animals, Organic, Solvent-free, Sustainable, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, VOC-free, Vegan

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Anti-Wrinkle, Fine Lines Reduction, Free Radical Scavenging, Hydrating, Hypo-Allergenic, Improves Skin Elasticity, Plumping, Restoring, Skin Protection, Smoothing, Softening, Structuring, Suppleness

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, ECOCERT GREENLIFE, EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant, GMP, ISO 16128, ISO 22716, Organic Certified

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Carrier
INCI Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
EINECS No.
200-578-6, 231-791-2, 271-749-0, 281-679-2
Technologies
Product Families
Origin
  • Pine Bark
  • Blackcurrant Leaf

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
Action
  • Anti-elastase and anti-collagenase
  • Traps free radicals
  • Anti-wrinkle
  • Hydrates
  • Restores skin structural integrity
Cosmetic Benefits

The skin regains its elasticity, suppleness and softness. Better hydrated, plumper, it becomes smoother, while wrinkles and lines are visibly reduced.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Cosmetic Use
  • Anti-aging care products
  • Protective care products
  • Sun protection
Formulations

Concentration for use: 0.5 to 5 %

Precautions for use: Add to emulsions, at the end of the preparation process, either cold or at 35-40°C, during cooling.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Liquid
Soluble in
Water, 10% in water, Organic ethanol
Quantifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Arsenic Contentmax. 50ppmICP/MS
Ethanol Content55 - 65-GT024
Lead Contentmax. 100ppmICP/MS
Polyphenols (exp: catechin)min. 7%/MS - %/DMGT031
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dry Mattermin. 1.0%GT006
Refraction Index1.355 - 1.375-GT007
Specific Gravity0.820 - 0.920-GT008
pH Value (Direct)4.5 - 5.5-GT005
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Detection of EnterobacteriaAbsence-ISO 18415
Enumeration of Mesophilic Aerobic Bacteriamax. 100ufc/mL - cfu/mLISO 21149
Enumeration of Yeasts and Moldsmax. 100ufc/mL - cfu/mLISO 16212

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
REACH Status
INCI Concentration REACH Status
Alcohol 60 % Ethanol registered n°01-2119457610- 43
Aqua ≤ 39 % Water exempted annex IV
Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract ≥ 0,6 % Exempt: < 1 ton/year (dry matter)
Pinus Sylvestris Bark Extract ≥ 0,4 % Exempt: < 1 ton/year (dry matter)

 

Technical Details & Test Data

Mechanism of Action

EPICA® maintains and restores skin structural integrity by combating the loss of elastin and collagens and by protecting hyaluronic acid.
It protects against premature aging by trapping free radicals.

Scientific Process
  • Skin aging

Connective tissue is transformed and the ability of cells to renew is reduced. This leads to a loss of elasticity, leading to wrinkle formation and to a loss of hydrolipid barrier integrity, causing dry and rough skin.

  • EPICA®

Its flavonoids and high polyphenol content, in particular tannins, trap and prevent the formation of free radicals. They inhibit the enzymes involved in the proteolysis of collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin. Skin structural integrity is preserved, the hydrolipid barrier is maintained and the skin surface becomes smoother.

Proven Efficacy - In Vitro Test
  • ANTI-COLLAGENASE ACTIVITY
    On human dermal fibroblasts

Epica® OG - Proven Efficacy - in Vitro Test

  • ANTI-ELASTASE ACTIVITY: Inhibition: 50% to 5%
  • ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY: Inhibition: 50% to 2% (Xanthine Oxidase test), Inhibition: 90% (DPPH test)

IN VIVO TEST:

  • WRINKLE AND LINE DEPTH: up to - 55% after 30 days of use 

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage

15 / +25°C
Keep in the original packaging, without opening, in the recommended storage conditions.
Advice before use : Agitation