Brochure Soothex

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natural soothing

Proven soothing action


Reduce irritation
For sensitive skin formulations
Soothex is a natural extract of Indian Frankincense, widely
used in Ayurvedic medecine. It has in-vitro demonstrated anti-
inflammatory properties similar to 18-b-glycyrrhetinic acid, a natural
anti-inflammatory, with inhibitory effects on the 5-lipoxygenase
enzyme involved in the inflammatory pathway. Soothex is also more
b-boswellic acid
One of the 7 boswellic acids identified in Soothex effective than other anti-irritants as it does not block production of
prostaglandins and thromboxanes. It can be used both in potentially
irritant formulations or in post-shaving skincare.
Inflammation pathway

Different Stress Factors Skin Cells Consumer claims Contains a natural active to reduce irritation (e.g. from
air pollution anti-acne, whitening or depilatory cream)
UV irradiation Arachidonic acid Formulated for sensitive and reactive skin
micro-organisms (in the cell membrane)
chemicals in everyday Formulated for sensitive body areas
products
INCI Dipropylene Glycol, Boswellia Serrata Gum (Soothex)
Soothex inhibits Isostearyl Alcohol, Boswellia Serrata Gum (Soothex ISA)
5 - lipoxygenase 5 - lipoxygenase
Ecocert variant Soothex ISA
Leukotrienes Appearance Slight hazy brown liquid with light medicated odour
Pro-inflammatory
factors causing Dosage 0.5-2.5%
redness
pain Formulation Incorporate into oil phase of emulsions
irritation

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in-vivo efficacy
Soothex shows Depilatory cream instrumental test Depilatory cream applied for 20 minutes on
significant (p<0.001) 19 volunteers, skin redness measured with
a Chromameter up to 1 hour after cream
reduction of skin
removal, measure of a value.
reddening effect
coming from a 1.5
depilatory cream
Change in skin redness (a value)

0.5

-0.5

-1
Soothex 2.5%
-1.5 Placebo
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 minutes

Soothex reduces AHA panel test 22 volunteers selected amongst the


irritation from mild most sensitive on a panel of 44 people,
application of a cream in the nasogenial
AHA formulations
furrows, no Lactic Acid in Placebo, 7%
Mean difference in stinging score

3 Lactic Acid in others formulas, self-


2.5 assessment and scoring from 0 (no
perceived stinging) to 4 (extreme stinging).
2
vs. placebo

1.5

0.5

0
control control + 0.4%
(7% Lactic Acid) Bisabool
control + 2% Soothex
(0.2% Boswellia Serrata Gum)

Soothex reduces SLS patch test Surfactant gel formulation containing 0.3%
significantly skin Up to 30% reduction of skin reddening SLS and 2.5% Soothex, occlusive applied
(p<0.001) during 8 days on 30 volunteers, visual
redness due to
assessment by trained technicians on a 0
surfactants to 1 scale.
Visual change from the baseline

0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1 Control + Soothex 2.5%
0 Control 0.3% SLS gel
day 3 day 5 day 8

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The information and recommendations contained herein are to the best of our knowledge reliable. However, nothing herein is to be construed as a warranty or representation in
respect of safety in use, suitability, efficacy or otherwise, including freedom from patent infringement. Users should make their own tests for their particular purpose. We cannot accept
any liability for any loss, damage or infringement arising from the use of the information and recommendation contained herein.

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