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CosactiveNMF is the modern answer to skin hydration

CosactiveNMF, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Urea

An intact moisture balance is crucial for healthy, plump skin. This is where CosactiveNMF comes in: an innovative moisturising complex that mimics the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF). As a blend of carefully selected humectants, CosactiveNMF provides intense hydration, strengthens the skin barrier and leaves the complexion feeling noticeably smoother.

Physicochemical characteristics of CosactiveNMF

  • Form: transparent liquid, easy to dispense
  • INCI: Aqua, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Urea
  • ISO 16128: 97.73% natural content
  • Preservation: free from listed preservatives
  • Processing: add below 40 °C in the active ingredient phase
  • Application concentration: 1–10%
  • Storage: 10–25 °C
  • Shelf life: 24 months
  • Availability: from 1 kg

These key figures make CosactiveNMF not only technologically stable, but also ideally suited for modern, nature-based skin care products.

Natural occurrence and inspiration

The skin’s ‘natural moisturising factor’ (NMF) consists of water-binding substances such as amino acids, lactic acid, urea and salts, which occur naturally in the stratum corneum. CosactiveNMF was developed to replicate this composition and thus support the skin’s natural ability to retain moisture.

Brief description of the ingredients

  • Sodium lactate – a salt of lactic acid, has a strong moisturising effect and supports the skin’s natural pH value.
  • Sodium PCA – a component of the natural moisturising factor (NMF), binds water in the stratum corneum and improves skin elasticity.
  • Pentylene glycol – a multifunctional moisturiser, also has an antimicrobial effect and stabilises the formulation.
  • Glycine – amino acid with hydrating and skin-soothing properties, supports collagen synthesis.
  • Inositol – sugar alcohol, improves moisture retention, regulates cell metabolism and contributes to a smooth skin texture.
  • Lactic Acid – lactic acid, has a mild exfoliating effect, improves hydration and strengthens the skin barrier.
  • Niacinamide – vitamin B3 derivative, reduces skin redness, regulates sebum production, has a brightening effect and strengthens the barrier.
  • Urea – a classic component of NMF, promotes skin moisture, has a keratolytic effect and smooths rough skin areas.

Effect on the skin – results of the efficacy test

The effect of CosactiveNMF was investigated in an independent study with an O/W cream. Two products were compared: one with 5% CosactiveNMF and one without.

  • After 30 minutes: Skin hydration: +58% with CosactiveNMF vs. +41% without
  • After 24 hours: Skin hydration: +15% with CosactiveNMF vs. +12% without

The results clearly show that CosactiveNMF not only increases hydration in the short term, but also supports the skin’s long-term moisture retention.

Benefits for the skin

  • Immediate and long-lasting hydration
  • Strengthening of the skin barrier
  • Improvement in suppleness
  • Ideal as a standalone moisturiser or as a booster in combination with other humectants
  • Vegan and clean label-compatible

CosactiveNMF is therefore a key raw material for brands that want to develop modern, skin-mimetic and effective care products.

Product ideas with CosactiveNMF

  1. Moisturising serums: highly concentrated for intensive hydration.
  2. Day and night creams for lasting moisture and skin protection.
  3. After-sun products: regeneration and soothing after UV exposure.
  4. Anti-ageing formulations: protection against dryness lines and support for the skin barrier.
  5. Body lotions and hand creams: noticeably supple skin, even in stressed areas.

Its versatility makes CosactiveNMF a universally applicable active ingredient for a wide range of cosmetic segments.

Conclusion: CosactiveNMF as a moisture booster

Studies prove: CosactiveNMF offers immediate and lasting hydration that goes beyond conventional moisturisers. Its mimetic properties make it ideal for developing modern, effective and skin-friendly care products.

Cosmacon is your partner for individual formulation development with innovative raw materials such as CosactiveNMF. If you would like to have tailor-made cosmetics developed, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Tojo Cosmetics is your experienced private label partner with immediately available, market-ready products that are also formulated with CosactiveNMF.

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