Kombuchka™

  - Improves Skin Radiance

Function

Smoothes and freshens the skin

 

Definition

Product of the fermentation of sweet black tea by the symbiosis of two microorganisms.

 

Inhibition of Collagenase

Kombuchka Radiant
Anti-glycation activity, re-densifying effect on the adipocyte population, improves overall skin quality by enhancing skin smoothness, radiance, and color.

 

Characteristics

Rich in organic acids and Vitamin Group B.
Kombuchka also called "long life fungus", is well known as a beverage in Russia and China and believed to confer longevity.

 

Origin

Tradition originated in Russia, Manchuria and Bohemia

 

In Vitro Tests

Kombuchka Vitro
Anti-glycation power of Kombuchka™:
Inhibition of glycation with 3% Kombuchka™: 79%
Lipo-filling by adipocyte differentiation:
Culture of fibroblasts in presence of a differentiation cocktail and 3% Kombuchka™. Measurement of G3PDH 9 maker for adipocyte maturation from fibroblasts) activity.
G3PDH activity increase by 136%

 

In vivo Tests - Decrease of Skin Roughness

Kombuchka Vivo
14 volunteers. Twice daily application of a cream containing 3% Kombuchka™ against placebo for 29 days. Evaluation with image analysis at D0, D14, and D29.
Culture of fibroblasts in presence of a differentiation cocktail and 3% Kombuchka™. Measurement of G3PDH 9 maker for adipocyte maturation from fibroblasts) activity.
Kombuchka™ significantly smoothes the micro depressionary network of the skin by 16.2% after 29 days

 

In vivo Tests - Decrease of Skin Roughness

Kombuchka Color
A15 women. Twice daily application of a cream containing 3% Kombuchka™. Evaluation in standardized environment at D0, and D29 by 3 trained experts. Quantified analysis of 3 separate parameters thought to characterize a fresh and radiant complexion: Luminosity, clarity and skin color (validated method, Spincontrol).