What is a cosmetic active ingredient and what is it used for?
A cosmetic active ingredient is an ingredient added to a product to give it particular properties. It is a key component of the product, as it contributes to the intended action. That is why it is called an active ingredient. For example, sweet almond oil helps to nourish the skin.
Generally speaking, cosmetic actives make up a small part of the formula and are supported by solvents, such as water, or by ingredients that give the product its texture.
Why do actives vary from one product to another?
Each active has its own specific role. That is why the actives differ depending on the effect you are looking for. For instance, the actives in a stretch mark oil are not the same as those in a body-contouring cream. Each active meets a particular need.
Active ingredients come in different forms:
- a natural plant-based substance, such as those found in certain plants;
- a combination of chemical compounds.
The different types of cosmetic actives in Cellublue products
Most of our actives are of natural origin and added in sufficient quantities to contribute to the product’s properties. Discover our key actives, their characteristics and the products they are found in.
Plants
Sacred Lotus
The sacred lotus helps to care for areas with excess localised fat deposits and encourages firmer-looking skin in these areas, for a cosmetic effect.
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Nelumbo Nucifera
Nelumbo Nucifera is the botanical name for sacred lotus. In our night creams, it helps to care for areas with fat deposits and contributes to their firmer appearance.
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Calendula
Calendula helps to soften and smooth the skin. It has soothing properties.
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Witch Hazel
Witch hazel floral water helps to tone and firm the skin.
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- Crackling Mousse
Pro-Sveltyl
Pro-Sveltyl tones the tissues and contributes to firmer-looking skin.
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Sunflower
Sunflower oil soothes the skin and helps to protect its skin barrier. It helps to maintain the skin’s elasticity, suppleness and hydration.
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- Caffeine & Niacinamide in a concentrate, to give more power to the cream you already use
- Three to four drops into a dollop of cream, mixed in the palm of your hand
- Ultra-fluid: it blends seamlessly into your cream without changing its texture, and one bottle lasts for weeks
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Maté
Maté is used in skincare for the skin and for areas with an orange-peel appearance.
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Caffeine
Caffeine is used in skincare designed for areas with an orange-peel appearance.
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Green Tea
Green tea is an antioxidant used in certain skincare products.
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Algae
Arctic Algae
Arctic algae is used in skincare designed for the stomach and hips.
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Fucus Vesiculosus Algae
Fucus Vesiculosus is a brown algae included in skincare products designed for the thighs and buttocks.
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Marine Algae
Marine algae is used in skincare designed for areas with an orange-peel appearance.
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Red Algae
Red algae is used in skincare designed for areas with an orange-peel appearance.
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Ash, Green Tea, Papaya and Guarana
Our Drainer combines extracts of ash, green tea, papaya and guarana; Mediterranean green algae is not part of its formula.
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Vitamins
Vitamin E
Vitamin E protects, hydrates and nourishes the skin. It helps to keep the epidermis as supple and smooth as possible.
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Niacinamides
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. It helps to care for the skin and contributes to its elasticity.
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Fruits
Pineapple
Pineapple is used in skincare designed for the stomach and for areas with fatty deposits.
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Cherry Stalks
Cherry stalks are traditionally drunk as an infusion and are an ingredient in our Capsules, a food supplement. The diuretic effect they are often credited with is not among the health claims authorised in Europe.
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Lemon
Lemon is a fruit rich in vitamin C, found in some of our formulas.
Sweet Almond
Almond oil has many benefits for the skin. It nourishes and protects it, and contributes to its suppleness and elasticity.
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Vegetables
Artichoke
Artichoke is a vegetable whose leaves are used in certain formulas. The ‘detox’ effects it is often credited with are not among the health claims authorised in Europe.
Avocado
Avocado oil is rich in vitamins and fatty acids. It helps to nourish the skin and protect it, and supports suppleness in dry areas.
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Fennel
Fennel is an aromatic plant used in cooking and in herbal teas, and it also features in certain formulas. There is no evidence of any effect on fatty deposits.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cosmetic active ingredient?
A cosmetic active ingredient is an ingredient added to a formula to give it particular properties. It can be a plant-based substance or a combination of chemical compounds. Sweet almond oil, for example, is a nourishing active for the skin.
What does a cosmetic active ingredient do?
A cosmetic active contributes to the intended properties of a product. Its role depends on its nature and on the formula it is part of. So the actives in a stretch mark oil are not necessarily the same as those in a body-contouring cream.
How should I use a product containing a cosmetic active ingredient?
Follow the directions on the packaging or on the product page: how much to use, how often and where to apply it. Do a patch test on a small area of skin before using it for the first time, especially if you have sensitive skin.
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