Smoothing smile lines: Roelmi HPC unveils ingredient to target expression wrinkles

01 Jun 2023 --- Smiling, talking and eating make the mimic muscles in the face contract and repeating these expressions cause lines on the forehead, nose and around the eyes and mouth as skin elasticity decreases. Roelmi HPC has created an active ingredient, Ener-GY plus, to target this form of aging.

Ener-GY plus is a microbiota-friendly ingredient made from upcycled active waters and contains citrus lemon fruit extract, glyceride glucoside, glycerin and potassium sorbate.

“Ener-GY plus is able to stimulate the mitochondrial activation in our skin cells. This means the improvement of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production – the molecule responsible for skin energy,” Dr. Elisa Altieri, market manager personal care at Roelmi HPC tells PersonalCareInsights.

“This cell energy is transformed into an increase of skin elasticity, a very important factor in skin aging; an increase of skin radiance, to have the best glow effect on the skin and the restoration of the skin microbiota balance, a key element for a healthy skin.”

In other industry developments, Unilever partnered with the University of Liverpool’s Microbiome Innovation Centre and Brain & Behaviour laboratory to uncover the links between the microbiome, its effects on the skin and overall well-being.

Furthermore, fermentation technology is advancing as a viable method for producing microbiome-enhancing cosmetic ingredients. 

Upcycled active waters
Cellular energy plays an essential role in skin well-being and is related to a healthy and young complexion. Roelmi’s Ener-GY plus has been developed as part of the company’s biotech portfolio to stimulate the process.

Ener-GY plus is designed to optimize mitochondrial activation and has been described as a “cell energizer active ingredient.” It is developed using enzymatic biotechnology.Ener-GY plus improves the elasticity, firmness and radiance of the skin.

Upcycled biologically active solvents rich in fruit oligo-elements are used in the formula which vitalizes a dull and tired complexion. The ingredient provides positive conditions for metabolism and trophic cell processes. 

“The technology involves only sustainable and biological waters coming from the upcycling process of Mediterranean fruits, allowing the development of a unique process under patent registration,” says Altieri.

In addition, Roelmi Health and Personal Care expanded its ExceptionHYAL brand with Blossom and Wink.

Cell energizer to the rescue
It promotes ATP production in mitochondria by modulating the cell energizing activity. It enhances the dermal ecosystem by reducing cellular senescence by stimulating high cellular vitality and responsiveness.

The production method for preparing the glyceryl glucoside solution sets the product apart. The reaction between glycerol and a glucose source is catalyzed by an enzyme suitable for the α-glucosylation of glycerol, carried out in an aqueous fruit extract which is used as solvents made of zinc, copper, iron, manganese, sodium, calcium and magnesium as trace elements.

Clinical studies show that Ener-GY plus minimizes skin fatigue by boosting skin elasticity, firmness and radiance.

By Inga de Jong