{"id":18846,"date":"2025-09-28T13:43:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T12:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/?post_type=encyclopedia&#038;p=18846"},"modified":"2025-09-28T13:43:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T12:43:38","slug":"cosactivenmf-is-the-modern-answer-to-skin-hydration","status":"publish","type":"encyclopedia","link":"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/en\/glossary\/cosactivenmf-is-the-modern-answer-to-skin-hydration\/","title":{"rendered":"CosactiveNMF is the modern answer to skin hydration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An intact moisture balance is crucial for healthy, plump skin. This is where CosactiveNMF comes in: an innovative moisturising complex that mimics the skin&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physicochemical characteristics of CosactiveNMF<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Form: transparent liquid, easy to dispense<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INCI: Aqua, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Pentylene Glycol, Glycine, Inositol, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Urea<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISO 16128: 97.73% natural content<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preservation: free from listed preservatives<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing: add below 40 \u00b0C in the active ingredient phase<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application concentration: 1\u201310%<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage: 10\u201325 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelf life: 24 months<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability: from 1 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These key figures make CosactiveNMF not only technologically stable, but also ideally suited for modern, nature-based skin care products.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural occurrence and inspiration<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The skin&#8217;s \u2018natural moisturising factor\u2019 (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&#8217;s natural ability to retain moisture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brief description of the ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><strong>Sodium lactate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a salt of lactic acid, has a strong moisturising effect and supports the skin&#8217;s natural pH value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sodium PCA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a component of the natural moisturising factor (NMF), binds water in the stratum corneum and improves skin elasticity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pentylene glycol<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a multifunctional moisturiser, also has an antimicrobial effect and stabilises the formulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glycine<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 amino acid with hydrating and skin-soothing properties, supports collagen synthesis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inositol<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 sugar alcohol, improves moisture retention, regulates cell metabolism and contributes to a smooth skin texture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lactic Acid<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 lactic acid, has a mild exfoliating effect, improves hydration and strengthens the skin barrier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Niacinamide<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 vitamin B3 derivative, reduces skin redness, regulates sebum production, has a brightening effect and strengthens the barrier.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urea<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 a classic component of NMF, promotes skin moisture, has a keratolytic effect and smooths rough skin areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effect on the skin \u2013 results of the efficacy test<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>After 30 minutes: Skin hydration: +58% with CosactiveNMF vs. +41% without<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>After 24 hours: Skin hydration: +15% with CosactiveNMF vs. +12% without<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results clearly show that CosactiveNMF not only increases hydration in the short term, but also supports the skin&#8217;s long-term moisture retention.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits for the skin<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immediate and long-lasting hydration<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthening of the skin barrier<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improvement in suppleness<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal as a standalone moisturiser or as a booster in combination with other humectants<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegan and clean label-compatible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CosactiveNMF is therefore a key raw material for brands that want to develop modern, skin-mimetic and effective care products.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product ideas with CosactiveNMF<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moisturising serums: highly concentrated for intensive hydration.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day and night creams for lasting moisture and skin protection.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After-sun products: regeneration and soothing after UV exposure.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-ageing formulations: protection against dryness lines and support for the skin barrier.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body lotions and hand creams: noticeably supple skin, even in stressed areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its versatility makes CosactiveNMF a universally applicable active ingredient for a wide range of cosmetic segments.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion: CosactiveNMF as a moisture booster<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cosmacon is your partner for individual formulation development with innovative raw materials such as CosactiveNMF. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/en\/contact\/enquiry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If you would like to have tailor-made cosmetics developed, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tojocosmetics.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tojo Cosmetics is your experienced private label partner<\/a> with immediately available, market-ready products that are also formulated with CosactiveNMF.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Literature:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosactive.de\/en\/cosactive-nmf-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cosactive.de\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cosactive-NMF_Flyer-en.pdf\">CosactiveNMF product flyer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmacon.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cosactive-NMF_Improving-the-effectiveness-of-an-OW-cream-with-Cosactive-NMF.pdf\">Study on the effectiveness of CosactiveNMF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An intact moisture balance is crucial for healthy, plump skin. This is where CosactiveNMF comes in: an innovative moisturising complex that mimics the skin&#8217;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:&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18840,"template":"","class_list":["post-18846","encyclopedia","type-encyclopedia","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CosactiveNMF is the modern answer to skin hydration - Cosmacon<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"CosactiveNMF is an innovative moisturising complex that mimics the Natural Moisturising Factor. 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