The creator of plant-based beauty ingredients has revealed fresh insights regarding Exfolactive, its peeling and hydrating active agent. Previously validated to improve face and body beauty products, Exfolactive is now displaying noteworthy aptitude in hair care uses.
Extracted from nopal blossoms (Opuntia ficus-indica), more popularly known as prickly pear, Exfolactive [1] is a licensed, naturally derived peeling active that enhances inherent desquamation processes (KLK-5) [2]. Accordingly, it embodies a plant-based substitute for physical or synthetic exfoliants. Launched in 2015, this hydrating and peeling component has been extensively researched, with studies underscoring, specifically, its usefulness in stimulating the skin’s own exfoliation pathways.
A natural exfoliation amplifier
The scalp and facial skin possess analogous biological processes crucial for preserving their physiological balance, notably desquamation. Therefore, Silab stated, inefficient scalp desquamation results in the manifestation of flakes and is joined by dryness that encourages irritation and itching.
Silab consequently organically chose Exfolactive to encourage mild, physiological peeling that is gentle on the scalp.
Incorporated at 0.5% in a liquid solution, Exfolactive has thus substantiated its potential to notably trigger the activity of KLK-5 (+74%) on the scalps of Caucasian participants.
Promote scalp balance
Thanks to its unique mode of operation, Exfolactive diminishes the level of flakes by 26.1%, whilst at the same time significantly enhancing scalp moisturization by 13.8% following just 5 days of use. Assessments also indicate that these outcomes sustain or even heighten following 14 days of consistent use, when a marked decrease in feelings of stinging and overall discomfort is noted. All of these results were also noticed by participants.
Consequently, Exfolactive provides a genuine plant-based substitute to physical or chemical exfoliants in all formulations designed for scalp treatment. Silab’s advised quantities vary from 0.5% to 4%.
Organic agriculture
This unprocessed material was derived from the intricate polysaccharides found within nopal flowers, a representative plant of arid environments widely celebrated for its dietary, therapeutic and cosmetic advantages.
Silab has designated a trusted Tunisian provider possessing the Fair for Life validation. The associate chosen by the firm is dedicated to a conscientious fair trade strategy.
Offered as a water-based solution, Exfolactive has a naturally derived proportion greater than or equivalent to 99% (ISO 16128). It adheres to global cosmetic guidelines (Europe, USA, China, Japan, etc.).