Frequently asked questions

Open a topic to see the answers. The questions cover Azeco Cosmeceuticals, Azepur99®, Lady Purple®, TetraGold®, Amazia™, BioMic™ Fermentate, HydrActive™ Almond Oil and T-pur99®.

The easiest way to start is by requesting a sample kit. You can evaluate our ingredients in your own formulation process, supported by technical documentation and direct contact with our team for formulation and application questions.

Sustainability is built into how our ingredients are made. Azepur99® is produced from high oleic sunflower oil of European origin, which means a 100% biobased and traceable source. Our microalgae based actives Lady Purple® and TetraGold® are developed through biotechnological processes, with Lady Purple® based on upcycled raw material.

We work specification driven instead of commodity driven. Azepur99® is a micronized azelaic acid with a consistent purity of 99% or higher and a controlled particle size, which supports predictable performance from batch to batch. Every ingredient is backed by full technical and regulatory documentation, and our team provides direct support for formulation, documentation and logistics questions.

Azeco Cosmeceuticals was founded to take the uncertainty out of formulating with active ingredients. Variability in purity, inconsistent supply and limited documentation can directly affect formulation stability, performance and timelines. Since 2014 we support formulators, procurement teams and cosmetic brands with high specification active ingredients, reliable global supply and complete technical documentation.

To request a quote, a sample or technical documentation, contact our team at service@azeco-cosmeceuticals.com. Let us know your target application, desired concentration and volumes, and we will help you take the next step.

Azeco provides outstanding technical and regulatory support to its customers, including formulation guidance, solubility and stability advice, and access to a knowledge library. Our goal is to help you develop high-quality azelaic acid products efficiently and with confidence.

Azeco serves customers in more than 40 countries across Europe, North and South America, Australia and Asia. Where local regulations restrict azelaic acid as a cosmetic ingredient, we can advise on the export and compliance route for your market.

Azeco supplies Azepur99® in a wide range of quantities, from 1 kg for development and pilot work up to 100,000 kg for full-scale production. This makes it possible to scale with you from first trials through to commercial volumes.

Azepur99® is supplied as a dry, free-flowing micronized powder. This format gives formulators full flexibility to disperse it in emulsions, pre-solubilise it in a solvent phase, or build clear concentrate solutions, depending on the target product.

With a typical purity of 99.7 to 99.9%, the remaining fraction consists of related dicarboxylic acids such as pelargonic acid, suberic acid and similar by-products of the production process. This high purity is one of the key quality differentiators of Azepur99®.

Azepur99® is micronized to a maximum particle size of around 20 micron. The fine, uniform particle size supports easy dispersion in emulsions and stable suspensions, and contributes to a pleasant skin feel in finished formulations.

Azepur99® has a purity greater than 99% by weight, with a typical purity of 99.7 to 99.9%. This is among the highest purity levels available on the market and meets the requirements for both cosmetic and pharmaceutical-grade azelaic acid (pharmaceutical grade requires a purity above 99%).

Azepur99® is obtained through oxidative cleavage of the double bond of the oleic chain in the triglyceride of sunflower oil. After several purification steps the material is micro-milled into a fine, free-flowing powder. The result is Azepur99®, a high-purity azelaic acid suitable for personal care products.

Yes. Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring straight-chain saturated dicarboxylic acid that is present in grains such as rye, wheat and barley. It is also produced naturally on healthy human skin.

The INCI name is Azelaic Acid. Its CAS number is 123-99-9, the molecular formula is C9H16O4 and the molecular weight is approximately 188.2 g/mol. Azelaic acid is a straight-chain saturated dicarboxylic acid, also known as nonanedioic acid.

Azepur99® is Azeco's trademarked cosmetic-grade azelaic acid: a free-flowing, micronized white powder with a purity greater than 99%. It is produced from European, high-oleic sunflower oil and is supplied to cosmetic brands, formulators and contract manufacturers for use in skin care, scalp care and hair care products. The pay-off is simple: the highest grade of azelaic acid for skin and hair care, when quality and reliability come first.

Azelaic acid is positioned as a gentle, sustainable alternative to benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. It is multifunctional (covering acne-prone, inflammation-prone, brightening and scalp applications), 100% biobased and palm-free, non-comedogenic and well tolerated. For brands looking to develop a clean, sustainable active story, it offers a compelling alternative to more aggressive ingredients.

Yes. Azelaic acid has antioxidant properties, which adds to its appeal as a multifunctional active in skin-care formulations.

Azelaic acid is not limited to Acne vulgaris. Studies indicate it is also effective on other forms, for example hidradenitis suppurativa (Acne inversa). Effectiveness depends on the concentration of azelaic acid in the product. For cosmetic products a concentration up to roughly 14% is generally used, while pharmaceutical products are based on 20%.

Azelaic acid is a potent 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, the enzyme that converts testosterone into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It is also associated with scalp microbiome normalization and hair re-growth stimulation, which is why it is of interest for scalp and hair-care formulations.

Azelaic acid supports skin brightening and whitening through tyrosinase inhibition and melanin reduction, the pathways involved in the formation of pigment. This makes it a popular active for products targeting hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

Azelaic acid helps balance acne-prone skin through several mechanisms relevant to formulators. It has antibacterial activity that targets specific opportunistic organisms such as Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) and Staphylococcus epidermidis, it is comedolytic, and it supports sebum regulation. Its activity is limited to opportunistic organisms and does not disturb the commensal skin flora.

Studies report that azelaic acid at concentrations of approximately 3 to 10% can support hair and scalp formulations. Particularly good results are described when azelaic acid is combined with zinc sulphate and vitamin B6.

Published data show positive results for skin lightening, brightening and the appearance of dark spots using approximately 3 to 10% by weight of azelaic acid in the formulation.

Cosmetic products containing roughly 5 to 15% by weight of azelaic acid are commonly used for rosacea-prone and redness-prone skin. As a reference point, FDA-approved pharmaceutical products for rosacea are based on a 15% azelaic acid content. Higher concentrations generally deliver stronger performance.

For cosmetic products, a concentration of up to about 14 to 15% by weight is generally used, and published studies indicate azelaic acid remains effective for blemish-prone skin at these levels. For reference, pharmaceutical (drug) products approved by the U.S. FDA for acne are based on 20% azelaic acid creams. Generally, the higher the concentration, the stronger the performance of the product.

In pure powder form azelaic acid is a mild skin and eye irritant, so standard laboratory handling practices apply. According to the classification limits in its REACH registration dossier, finished products containing up to 15% by weight of azelaic acid are not classified as irritant. Azelaic acid has no CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) properties. Always refer to the current safety data sheet for handling guidance.

Yes. Azelaic acid is frequently combined with other actives. For scalp and hair-care formulations, for example, good results are reported when azelaic acid is combined with zinc sulphate and vitamin B6. As always, confirm compatibility and stability of your specific combination during development.

Azelaic acid is considered non-comedogenic and is widely used in formulations for acne-prone skin. Its comedolytic profile and oil-free formulation options make it a popular choice for products aimed at congested or blemish-prone skin.

Azelaic acid has self-preserving properties and shows specific antibacterial activity against certain organisms. It is not, however, a broad-spectrum preservative, so a complete preservation strategy should still be evaluated for water-containing formulations.

Azelaic acid is thermally stable under normal cosmetic processing conditions, which makes it suitable for both cold-process and heated formulation routes. As with any active, validate your specific process and combination of ingredients during stability testing.

The alkali salts of azelaic acid are reasonably soluble in water, although a co-solvent such as propylene glycol is recommended to support stability in the final product.

Yes. By pre-solubilising azelaic acid in a glycol or glycerin-based phase, you can build oil-free serums containing roughly 10 to 20% by weight of azelaic acid while keeping the system clear and stable. This makes azelaic acid well suited to lightweight, non-greasy product formats.

Once azelaic acid is dissolved in 1,2-glycols or glycerin, the solution can be thickened into a fully transparent gel using rheology modifiers such as:

Hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC)
Carbomers (anhydrous systems only)
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Azelaic acid has poor solubility in water. Solubility can be greatly improved by pre-solubilising it in an organic phase based mainly on glycols, glycerin, poloxamer or surfactants such as alkyl glucosides. With this approach it is possible to obtain oil-free serums with a high concentration of azelaic acid (in the region of 10 to 20% by weight).

Azeco supplies extensive quality, technical and regulatory documentation to support your product development and compliance work, including specifications, certificates of analysis, safety data sheets and supporting regulatory information. Customers also gain access to Azeco's knowledge library with formulation guidance and background documentation. Contact service@azeco-cosmeceuticals.com to request documentation.

Azeco operates under an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system and provides COSMOS-approved, REACH-compliant material. This combination supports consistent batch-to-batch quality and reliable supply for professional buyers.

Yes. Azepur99® is vegan, halal-suitable and GMO-free. Because it is derived from sunflower oil and contains no animal-derived materials, it fits a wide range of certified and clean-label product positionings.

Yes. Azepur99® is REACH compliant. Azeco maintains the relevant registration documentation and shares the supporting regulatory information with customers on request.

Yes. Azepur99® is COSMOS approved, which makes it suitable for use in certified natural and organic cosmetic formulations.

Yes. Azepur99® is 100% biobased and palm-free, made from high-oleic sunflower oil rather than petrochemical or palm-derived feedstock. This supports clean-label and sustainability positioning for finished cosmetic products.

Azepur99® is of European origin and is produced from European high-oleic sunflower oil. Azeco Cosmeceuticals is based in the Netherlands and supplies customers in more than 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Australia and Asia.

Yes. Azeco offers free samples of Azepur99® so you can evaluate the material in your own laboratory before committing to a larger order. Contact service@azeco-cosmeceuticals.com to request a sample.

Azelaic acid is approved worldwide as an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) for the treatment of acne and rosacea. Pharmaceutical (drug) products typically contain 20% (acne) or 15% (rosacea) azelaic acid and require a doctor's prescription. For cosmetic use, a concentration below roughly 15% by weight is generally used, and no prescription is required. Pharmaceutical-grade azelaic acid requires a purity above 99%, which Azepur99® meets.

Yes. Azelaic acid is listed in the main pharmacopoeias, and a dedicated monograph is also available in the Indian Pharmacopoeia.

In pure form, azelaic acid is a mild skin and eye irritant. According to the specific classification limits in its REACH registration dossier, finished products containing up to 15% by weight of azelaic acid are not classified as irritant. Azelaic acid has no CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) properties.

Regulation varies by country. In some Asian markets, whitening creams in general (including those based on azelaic acid) are not treated as ordinary cosmetics but as quasi-drug products, which require pre-market notification or approval. In a number of countries azelaic acid is not listed as a permitted cosmetic ingredient at all. Because the rules differ significantly per market, we recommend confirming the local regulatory status before planning a launch. Azeco can support exports to markets where azelaic acid is permitted.

The U.S. FDA does not pre-approve cosmetic ingredients other than prohibiting certain substances. Azelaic acid is not prohibited and may be used in cosmetic and personal care products, including at higher concentrations. As always, the manufacturer is responsible for the safety of the finished product.

Yes. Under EU Commission Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, azelaic acid can be used in cosmetic products without a specific concentration restriction.

Lady Purple® is produced by Active Cells Biotechnology in Italy, a company with more than 30 years of expertise in microbiology and enzymology, and is distributed by Azeco Cosmeceuticals.

Phycobiliproteins are water-soluble proteins that microalgae use to capture light for photosynthesis. In Lady Purple®, phycoerythrin is the most important one: it gives the extract its pink colour, neutralises free radicals and helps give the skin radiance.

Lady Purple® is made from Porphyridium biomass that the farming unit does not use. Instead of going to waste, this by-product is turned into a high-value cosmetic ingredient through an enzymatic process that avoids harsh solvents and runs on low energy.

The microalgae are grown by a dedicated farming unit within the same group as the producer, using sustainable practices that reduce emissions and sequester CO2 from the atmosphere. The whole supply chain is controlled and local.

The pink colour comes from phycoerythrin, the water-soluble protein that captures light and neutralises free radicals. It gives finished products a vibrant pink hue, which many brands use as a visual signature.

The INCI name is Aqua (Water), Porphyridium cruentum extract, 1,2-Hexanediol. Lady Purple® is a viscous, water-soluble liquid with a pink to fuchsia colour.

Lady Purple® is an enzymatic extract of the red microalga Porphyridium cruentum, made from upcycled biomass. It combines phycoerythrin and polysaccharides in one multifunctional active that supports anti-pollution protection, hydration, radiance and a balanced skin microbiome.

Store Lady Purple® at 25°C ± 5, protected from light. Under these conditions the shelf life is 18 months.

Lady Purple® is suitable for skin care, body care, hair care and sun care. Typical concepts are anti-pollution creams and serums, microbiome-balancing products, makeup bases, anti-ageing products and clean beauty lines.

Yes. The brochure includes a Daily cream, a sorbet cream with a fresh and silky texture that works as a makeup base, and an Antipollution Purple serum. Both use 10% Lady Purple®.

Yes. Lady Purple® is a viscous liquid that is soluble in water, which makes it easy to use in serums, gels, emulsions and water-based sprays.

Add Lady Purple® in the cool-down phase, below 40 to 45°C, while stirring slowly. The reference formulations are adjusted to a final pH of 5 to 6.

The suggested use level is 2 to 5%. The clinical studies were performed with 5% Lady Purple®, and the reference formulations in the brochure use up to 10%.

At the end of the 28-day clinical study, more than 90% of the volunteers rated the Lady Purple® cream positively on all aspects of the questionnaire.

In the 28-day clinical study, periocular wrinkle values shifted towards those of younger skin. On average, the skin looked 2.8 years younger after 28 days of use with a cream containing 5% Lady Purple®.

In the superoxide radical scavenging assay, Lady Purple® at 5% neutralised 39.5% of the superoxide radicals generated, compared with the reference antioxidant Trolox.

Yes. In human keratinocytes exposed to UV, treatment with Porphyridium phycoerythrin kept the levels of free radicals, glutathione and lipid peroxidation unchanged, which confirms its protective activity against UV-induced oxidative stress.

In vitro, keratinocytes were exposed to urban dust, a mix of pollutants that mimics city air. Lady Purple® reduced the production of free radicals in a clear, dose-dependent and significant way, by 9% at a concentration of 1%.

In vitro at 5%, Lady Purple® increased the growth of beneficial lactobacilli by 4 log, while the growth of S. aureus and P. aeruginosa decreased by 1 and 3 log. This helps maintain a balanced skin microbiome.

In a 28-day half-face study with 22 women aged 40 to 65, a cream with 5% Lady Purple® improved skin radiance by 14.5% and reduced wrinkle depth by 13.6% compared with placebo. A serum with 5% increased hydration by 33% and elasticity by 7.4% after 10 hours.

Request a sample kit via the sample request page or contact our team at service@azeco-cosmeceuticals.com. The brochure and technical documentation of Lady Purple® are available in the VIP library after a free registration.

Yes. Lady Purple® won Gold for Best New Ingredient at the Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025.

Yes. Lady Purple® is biodegradable and has a natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.

Yes. Lady Purple® is vegan suitable and halal suitable, and it is China approved.

Lady Purple® is COSMOS approved, natural origin ISO 16128 index 1, China approved, vegan and halal suitable and biodegradable. It won gold for Best New Ingredient at the Pure Beauty Global Awards 2025.

No. Lady Purple® is free of preservatives. It has a shelf life of 18 months when stored at 25°C, protected from light.

TetraGold® is produced by Active Cells Biotechnology in Italy and distributed by Azeco Cosmeceuticals.

The Tetraselmis biomass comes from a dedicated farming unit in Liguria, Italy. The cultivation sequesters CO2 and the production process is designed to be zero waste.

Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast with a well-studied metabolome. Fermenting the hydrolysed microalgae extract with this yeast enriches it with postbiotic metabolites and improves the bioavailability and effectiveness of the active substances.

Tetraselmis suecica is a unicellular green microalga. It is rich in pigments such as chlorophylls and carotenoids, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and sugars, and it contains high levels of mannitol, proteins and starches.

The INCI name is Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Tetraselmis suecica extract, 1,2-Hexanediol. TetraGold® is a water-soluble liquid with a gold to yellow colour.

TetraGold® is a bioactivated phytocomplex from the green microalga Tetraselmis suecica. It is made in two steps, enzymatic hydrolysis followed by fermentation with the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii, which improves bioavailability and adds postbiotic metabolites.

Store TetraGold® at 25°C ± 5, protected from light. Under these conditions the shelf life is 18 months.

Yes. The Plumping serum reference formulation combines 5% TetraGold® with sodium hyaluronate, so the formula delivers hyaluronic acid while TetraGold® supports the skin's own hyaluronic acid production.

Yes. The brochure includes a Purifying cream for oily or impure skin and a Plumping serum, a fresh, non-sticky emulsion serum. Both use 5% TetraGold®.

TetraGold® is suitable for skin care, body care, hair care and sun care. It fits purifying products for oily skin, hydrating and plumping serums, clean-label formulations and all-in-one concepts.

Add TetraGold® in the cool-down phase, below 40°C, and homogenise. The reference formulations are adjusted to a pH of about 5.4.

The suggested use level is 2 to 5%. The clinical study and the reference formulations, a purifying cream and a plumping serum, use 5% TetraGold®.

Yes. Excess sebum is linked to oily skin and enlarged pores. Because TetraGold® helps rebalance sebum production while supporting hydration, it suits products for oily and combination skin.

In the hyaluronidase assay, TetraGold® at 2.5% preserved 57% of hyaluronic acid from degradation. The test compared TetraGold® at three concentrations with resveratrol, gallic acid and vitamin C.

Twenty men and women aged 18 to 60 applied a 5% TetraGold® solution to the face twice a day for 28 days. Sebum was measured with a Sebumeter before use and after 14 and 28 days.

Yes. At 5%, TetraGold® reduced free radicals by 50% in the DPPH test and by 58% in the TEAC test, compared with the reference antioxidant Trolox.

TetraGold® stimulated hyaluronic acid production in human fibroblasts by 17% at 2% in vitro. At 2.5% it also preserved 57% of hyaluronic acid from degradation by the enzyme hyaluronidase, supporting hydration and a plumping effect.

In vivo, 20 volunteers applied a 5% TetraGold® solution twice daily. Skin sebum decreased by 16% after 14 days and by 21% after 28 days, a statistically significant reduction.

Request a sample kit via the sample request page or contact our team at service@azeco-cosmeceuticals.com. The brochure and technical documentation of TetraGold® are available in the VIP library after a free registration.

Yes. TetraGold® is vegan suitable and halal suitable, and it is China approved.

Yes. TetraGold® is biodegradable and has a natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.

TetraGold® is COSMOS approved, natural origin ISO 16128 index 1, China approved, vegan and halal suitable and biodegradable.

No. TetraGold® is free of preservatives, with a shelf life of 18 months when stored at 25°C, protected from light.

The strain is grown by precision fermentation to maximise the natural secretion of violacein. The violacein is then harvested by natural extraction and purified by fine microfiltration.

Amazia™ is produced by Active Cells Biotechnology in Italy and distributed by Azeco Cosmeceuticals.

No. Amazia™ is produced from a wild-type, non-genetically modified strain that was isolated from the rainforest by the research team and is reproduced in laboratories in Italy.

Violacein is a violet pigment produced by certain bacteria. In nature it acts as a selective shield, for example for tropical amphibians. Amazia™ uses this molecule as the core of a targeted active for blemish-prone skin.

The INCI name is Propylene glycol, Violacein. Amazia™ is a viscous, dark violet to blue liquid that is soluble in glycols, water dispersible and emulsifiable.

Amazia™ is a violacein-based active for blemish-prone skin. Violacein is produced by fermentation from a wild-type, non-genetically modified bacterial strain isolated from the rainforest. Amazia™ is produced by Active Cells Biotechnology and distributed by Azeco.

Store Amazia™ at 25°C ± 5, protected from light, in tightly closed containers. Under these conditions the shelf life is 18 months.

Amazia™ is a dark violet to blue liquid. At higher use levels the violet tint becomes visible in the finished product, and many brands use it as a visual signature.

Amazia™ is suitable for skin care, body care, hair care and sun care. The brochure includes two reference formulations: A-Pure Defense, a cream for acne-prone skin, and Violet Pureness Drops, a concentrated serum.

Amazia™ is soluble in glycols, dispersible in water and emulsifiable, so it can be used in serums, emulsions and gels.

The suggested use level is 0.2 to 2%. The clinical study was performed with a cream containing 2% Amazia™.

In microbiological tests, Amazia™ inhibited C. acnes, S. aureus and S. hominis at low concentrations while sparing the probiotic strains L. plantarum and L. casei. Benzoyl peroxide and common organic acids do not show this selectivity.

In the self-assessment after 28 days, 85% of the volunteers reported an improvement in skin imperfections, 95% a healthier-looking complexion and 100% smoother, more even skin.

Autophagy is the cell's own recycling process, which helps maintain cellular balance and skin integrity. In vitro, Amazia™ stimulated autophagy in human keratinocytes by 14%.

Yes. In the clinical study, 55% of the volunteers showed an improvement in the redness of inflammatory lesions after 28 days. In vitro, Amazia™ reduced the inflammatory mediator TNF-alpha in keratinocytes by 38%.

Microbiological tests show that Amazia™ inhibits bacteria linked to blemishes, such as C. acnes and S. aureus, while sparing beneficial probiotic strains. This selective action sets it apart from benzoyl peroxide and common organic acids.

In a 28-day half-face study with 20 volunteers with oily, acne-prone skin, a cream with 2% Amazia™ reduced the number of blemishes by 30% compared with placebo, and 55% of the volunteers showed an improvement in redness.

Request a sample kit via the sample request page or contact our team at service@azeco-cosmeceuticals.com. The brochure and technical documentation of Amazia™ are available in the VIP library after a free registration.

Beauty bioprospecting is the search for unique microorganisms and compounds in nature, such as violacein, while protecting the biodiversity they come from. The strain behind Amazia™ is reproduced in the laboratory instead of harvested from the rainforest.

No. Amazia™ does not meet the criteria for classification as hazardous under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) and is not PBT or vPvB under REACH. A Substance Information Sheet is available instead of a safety data sheet.

Yes. Amazia™ is biodegradable and has a natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128. It is also vegan and halal suitable.

Amazia™ is COSMOS approved, natural origin ISO 16128 index 1, vegan and halal suitable and biodegradable.

No. Amazia™ is free of preservatives, with a shelf life of 18 months when stored at 25°C, protected from light.

BioMic™ Fermentate is produced by Active Cells Biotechnology in Italy and distributed by Azeco Cosmeceuticals.

The selected yeast ferments in state-of-the-art bioreactors under controlled conditions to maximise metabolite and enzyme expression. After bioactivation, the yeast is lysed to release an elixir rich in active biomolecules.

Saccharomyces boulardii is a probiotic yeast known for its rich metabolome, including organic acids, amino acids, phenolic acids, nucleosides and vitamins. Substrates fermented with this yeast are known to have enhanced biological properties.

The INCI name is Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate. BioMic™ Fermentate is a water-soluble, orange to brown liquid.

Postbiotics are the beneficial, non-living components that microorganisms produce during fermentation, such as metabolites, cell wall fragments and enzymes. They are easily absorbed and can act on several epidermal pathways at the same time.

BioMic™ Fermentate is a postbiotic active obtained by fermentation and lysis of a selected probiotic strain of Saccharomyces boulardii. The result is a mix of bioactive metabolites that supports energy metabolism, elasticity and antioxidant protection of the skin.

Yes. The brochure includes an anti-ageing hand cream with a silky finish and an elasticising body cream that improves the look of skin tone.

Store BioMic™ Fermentate at 25°C ± 5, protected from light. Under these conditions the shelf life is 18 months.

Yes. BioMic™ Fermentate is preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, which are part of its INCI name.

Yes. BioMic™ Fermentate is a water-soluble, orange to brown liquid that is easy to add to the water phase or the cool-down phase.

BioMic™ Fermentate is suitable for skin care, body care, hair care and sun care, with a focus on anti-ageing face care, elasticising body care and repairing hand care.

The suggested use level is 2 to 5%. Add BioMic™ Fermentate below 40°C in the cool-down phase; the reference formulations are adjusted to a pH of about 5 to 5.4.

Yes. It combines well with TetraGold® for a complete biotech hydration and firmness concept, and with HydrActive™ Almond Oil for nourishing textures.

Yes. Because it acts on several epidermal pathways at once, energy, elasticity and antioxidant protection, BioMic™ Fermentate fits anti-ageing face care, hand care and elasticising body care.

Probiotics are living microorganisms. Postbiotics are the non-living components they produce, such as metabolites and cell wall fragments. That makes postbiotics stable, easy to formulate and well suited to cosmetic products.

BioMic™ Fermentate modulates the skin's energy metabolism, stimulates elastin production in the epidermis, has antioxidant and antiradical properties and supports the regeneration of epidermal tissue.

Yes. BioMic™ Fermentate is biodegradable, and fermentation makes it an environmentally friendly ingredient of natural origin according to ISO 16128.

Request a sample kit via the sample request page or contact our team at service@azeco-cosmeceuticals.com. The brochure and technical documentation of BioMic™ Fermentate are available in the VIP library after a free registration.

Yes. BioMic™ Fermentate is vegan suitable and halal suitable, and it is China approved.

BioMic™ Fermentate is COSMOS approved, natural origin under ISO 16128, China approved, vegan and halal suitable and biodegradable.

HydrActive™ Almond Oil is produced by Active Cells Biotechnology in Italy and distributed by Azeco Cosmeceuticals.

In nature, seed oils are activated during germination, when enzymes break them down into the building blocks that living systems can use. Bioactivation reproduces this process, giving an oil with renewed activity and higher bioavailability.

Enzymatic hydrolysis is the natural process in which enzymes cleave the ester bonds between fatty acids and glycerol. For HydrActive™ Almond Oil, selected lipases are used in controlled bioreactors to obtain a balanced pool of free fatty acids and glycerides.

The INCI name is Hydrolyzed sweet almond oil. HydrActive™ Almond Oil is a light yellow, viscous, oil-soluble liquid.

HydrActive™ Almond Oil is a sweet almond oil bioactivated by enzymatic hydrolysis. Selected lipases break the oil down into a balanced pool of free fatty acids and glycerides, giving higher bioavailability, a light touch and very low oiliness.

Store HydrActive™ Almond Oil at 25°C ± 5, protected from light, in tightly closed containers. Under these conditions the shelf life is 18 months.

Yes. The brochure includes a moisturising sorbet cream with a fresh, velvety texture for young and fragile skin, formulated with 5% HydrActive™ Almond Oil.

Yes. Thanks to its solvent properties it dissolves make-up without rubbing, and it leaves the skin hydrated. The brochure shows make-up removal as one of its key functions.

No. Because it consists of simpler molecules, HydrActive™ Almond Oil absorbs quickly and has a light touch with very low oiliness.

Yes. It has co-emulsifying properties and improved solvent power, and it helps solubilise ingredients that are difficult to formulate in oil, such as 1% caffeine and 3% azelaic acid. It also works well in make-up removers.

The suggested use level is 2 to 100%. HydrActive™ Almond Oil can form the entire oil phase or be added as a functional ingredient.

With its soothing, moisturising and elasticising activity, HydrActive™ Almond Oil is especially suitable for sensitive, dry and redness-prone skin.

Yes. HydrActive™ Almond Oil showed a considerably higher emulsion stability index than non-hydrolysed almond oil, thanks to its co-emulsifying properties.

In an in vivo study with 20 volunteers, the skin was first irritated and then treated with HydrActive™ Almond Oil. The erythema index and transepidermal water loss decreased by 19% after 30 minutes and by 24% after 60 minutes.

In vivo with 20 subjects, HydrActive™ Almond Oil increased skin hydration by 10% and elasticity by 9% after 10 hours. After induced irritation, it reduced redness by 19% after 30 minutes and by 24% after 60 minutes.

Request a sample kit via the sample request page or contact our team at service@azeco-cosmeceuticals.com. The brochure and technical documentation of HydrActive™ Almond Oil are available in the VIP library after a free registration.

Yes. HydrActive™ Almond Oil is biodegradable and has a natural origin index of 1 according to ISO 16128.

No. HydrActive™ Almond Oil does not meet the criteria for classification as hazardous under Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) and is not PBT or vPvB under REACH. A Substance Information Sheet is available.

HydrActive™ Almond Oil is natural origin ISO 16128 index 1, China approved, vegan and halal suitable and biodegradable.

No. HydrActive™ Almond Oil is free of preservatives, with a shelf life of 18 months when stored at 25°C, protected from light.

Curcumin is the active molecule of turmeric. Tetrahydrocurcumin, the active in T-pur99®, is its hydrogenated, colourless metabolite, which keeps the antioxidant character without the yellow colour.

T-pur99® is developed for cosmetic brands and formulators who want brightening and antioxidant performance with a clean beauty positioning and excellent formulation compatibility.

Curcumin has an intense yellow colour that stains formulations and skin. Tetrahydrocurcumin is colourless, so T-pur99® offers antioxidant and brightening support without the staining limitations of turmeric-derived ingredients.

T-pur99® is a high-purity tetrahydrocurcumin, a colourless metabolite of curcumin. It is developed for brightening and antioxidant skin care formulations.

Yes. T-pur99® and Azepur99® complement each other in concepts for an even, brighter-looking skin tone: T-pur99® adds antioxidant support, Azepur99® inhibits tyrosinase.

No. T-pur99® is colourless, so it does not give the yellow tint or staining that is typical for turmeric-derived ingredients.

T-pur99® is suitable for serums, creams, emulsions and targeted treatment products with a brightening, antioxidant or anti-ageing positioning. It combines well with Azepur99® in even skin tone concepts.

The recommended use level of T-pur99® is 0.1 to 2%.

Yes. Its antioxidant activity helps protect the skin against free radicals, which play a role in visible skin ageing, so T-pur99® fits anti-ageing and radiance concepts.

T-pur99® supports skin brightening and a more even-looking skin tone, provides antioxidant protection against oxidative stress and environmental exposure, and contributes to a radiant complexion.

Yes. T-pur99® can be included in the Azeco sample kit, so you can evaluate it alongside Azepur99®, Lady Purple® and TetraGold®.

Yes. Our technical team shares specifications, processing guidance and regulatory documentation on request, and T-pur99® can be included in the Azeco sample kit.

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