Collagen Complex: A Skincare Complex Developed With Plant Extracts

Maintaining moisture balance and the skin's natural support structures plays an important part in the skin appearing firm, smooth and vital. Factors such as age, environmental conditions, sunlight and lifestyle can over time cause changes in the appearance of the skin. For this reason complexes bringing together active constituents of plant origin are increasingly preferred in modern cosmetic formulations.

Greenext Collagen Complex is a cosmetic complex containing the extracts of four different plant sources: bilberry fruit, blackberry leaf, strawberry tree fruit and sweet orange peel. Unlike a classic collagen raw material containing animal collagen directly, the product rests on the combination of botanical constituents intended to support a more moisturised, supple and well-cared-for appearance of the skin.

Which Plants Does Collagen Complex Contain?

Bilberry Fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus fruit)

Bilberry is a plant source notable for its natural anthocyanidins and phenolic compounds. In cosmetic formulations it can be used as a care ingredient helping to protect the skin against environmental factors and to give it a more vital appearance.

Blackberry Leaf (Rubus fruticosus leaf)

Blackberry leaf is used in skincare formulations thanks to the natural botanical constituents it contains. It can contribute to supporting a moisturised, soft and well-cared-for appearance of the skin.

Strawberry Tree Fruit (Arbutus unedo fruit)

Strawberry tree fruit stands out for its natural phenolic compounds. In cosmetic products it can be used as a botanical care ingredient supporting a smoother and more balanced appearance of the skin.

Sweet Orange Peel (Citrus sinensis peel)

Sweet orange peel is a valuable plant source containing natural flavonoids and aromatic constituents. It can be chosen in skincare products with the aim of supporting a more vital, fresh and well-cared-for appearance.

Notable Constituents

On the Greenext product page the main active constituents of Collagen Complex are given as gallic acid, anthocyanidins, arbutin and cineole. The combination of these constituents allows the complex to be used in cosmetic product concepts aimed particularly at anti-ageing care, moisturisation and improving the appearance of the skin.

The effect of the complex rests not on a single plant but on the holistic care approach formed by four different botanical extracts complementing one another.

How Is Collagen Complex Produced?

According to Greenext's product information, the botanical raw materials are dried, milled and extracted using a suitable solvent. The resulting extract is concentrated by evaporation. The concentrate is then prepared in a mixture containing glycerine and a preservative; after mixing it is filtered to obtain a clean complex.

Its glycerine-based structure can make the complex particularly easy to incorporate into water-based cosmetic formulations. Alongside this, before formulation the product's technical data sheet, INCI list, solubility, pH range and recommended use level should be examined.

Fields of Use in Cosmetic Products

Collagen Complex can be used in different skincare products:

• Anti-ageing care creams
• Face and neck serums
• Eye contour care products
• Moisturising creams and lotions
• Face masks
• Hand and body care products
• Cosmetic products aiming at a firmer and smoother appearance

The product can be used in formulation concepts intended to support a more moisturised, soft, vital and well-cared-for appearance of the skin. It offers a versatile raw material option particularly for modern skincare ranges in which botanical ingredients are to the fore.

What Should Be Considered When Developing a Formulation?

The use level of Collagen Complex should be determined according to the type of product being developed, the structure of the formulation and the intended cosmetic effect. Because exposure to high temperature during production may affect the structure of some botanical constituents, the addition stage and temperature conditions stated in the product's technical documentation should be taken into account.

Stability, microbiological suitability, packaging compatibility and safety testing must be carried out on the final product. The marketing statements to be used should be supported by the content of the finished product, the use level and efficacy studies.

An Innovative Approach to Botanical Skincare

Greenext Collagen Complex brings four different plant extracts together in a single product, offering cosmetic manufacturers a functional and easy-to-use complex. With its active constituents of plant origin it can be used in product development work intended to support a more moisturised, smooth, supple and vital appearance of the skin.

For technical information, the product file and sample requests regarding Greenext Collagen Complex, you can get in touch with Greenext.