Goldbrew Phyto-Mucin is a premium, plant-derived alternative to animal mucin, created from the nutrient-rich Golden Hibiscus. LABIO’s innovative cold-brew extraction and fermentation technologies are used to produce a low-molecularised phyto-mucin ingredient that provides deep hydration and enhances inner skin elasticity through 10 layers of the stratum corneum.
The Science: A Superior Plant-Derived Alternative
INCI: Glycerin, Bacillus Ferment, 2,3-Butanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hibiscus Abelmoschus Extract
Plant-derived mucin from the Golden Hibiscus offers equivalent functionality to snail mucin, with superior safety and higher production efficiency. The Golden Hibiscus, a flower that is rich in plant mucilage and minerals, has been used in food and medicine since the early 4th century.
LABIO’s process utilises two key technologies:
- Cold Brewing Extraction: this eco-friendly method optimises the extraction of mucin from the flowers, ensuring an efficient and stable acquisition of the active ingredients.
- Fermentation (Bio-Conversion): The fermentation system converts high-molecular-weight mucin into low-molecularised mucin. This bio-converted form is more easily absorbed into the skin, maximising its efficacy deep within the epidermis.
Key Benefits and Proven Efficacy
Goldbrew Phyto-Mucin is a high-performance, hybrid ingredient that delivers powerful results, backed by clinical testing:
- Enhanced Skin Elasticity: Improves inner skin elasticity across 10 layers of the stratum corneum, with clinically proven results of up to +15.77% improvement compared to placebo.
- Deep Hydration & Moisture Retention: Offers deep skin firming and moisturising effects, improving moisture retention with up to +45.95% improvement in inner hydration compared to placebo.
- Anti-Aging Potential: Shows superior inhibition of the collagen-degrading enzyme MMP-1 (at concentrations above 2.5%) and enhances skin regeneration (cell proliferation at concentrations above 0.5%) compared to Golden Hibiscus extract alone.
- Superior Absorption: The low-molecular, bio-converted structure ensures active ingredients penetrate effectively for maximum benefit.
- Eco-Friendly Sourcing: Developed using sustainable cold brewing and fermentation-based bio-conversion technology.
Key Applications
- Skin care
- Body care
What’s Next?
We’re excited to see what formulators will create with this exciting new ingredient. If you’d like to find out more about Goldbrew Phyto-Mucin, request a sample, or discuss your next formulation with our knowledgeable technical team, please get in touch.
