Ingredient technology

HEXIS CLEANTECH™

Natural actives that defend skin against pollution and environmental stress, and support its own repair mechanisms.

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What HEXIS CLEANTECH™ does

HEXIS CLEANTECH™ consists of a range of natural ingredients that counteract collagen damage, skin thinning and age spots caused by exposure to environmental stress. This multifunctional ingredient also boosts the defence mechanisms involved in repair and ROS detoxification.

Together these attributes help manage the undesirable effects of environmental damage, leading to increased collagen density, improved elasticity, better barrier function and a more even skin tone.

HEXIS CLEANTECH pollution and environmental defence active from Hexis Lab

Evidence and formulation

Mechanism

Counteracts collagen damage and supports ROS detoxification, the pathway behind much pollution related skin damage.

Reported outcomes

Increased collagen density, improved elasticity, better barrier function and more even skin tone.

Compatibility

Works with different base formulations and can be readily introduced as an active into new and existing products.

Applications

Skincare, haircare, cream, lotion, conditioner, curl cream, gel and shampoos.

Related reading: oxidative stress, ROS and skin ageing.

Interested in this ingredient?

Supporting test data is available on request, and we can advise on incorporating it into your formulation.

Dr Olusola (Sola) Idowu is the founder of Hexis Lab. See also formulation development and assay testing.

Frequently asked questions

What does HEXIS CLEANTECH™ protect against?

Environmental stress, including pollution, and the collagen damage, skin thinning and age spots associated with it.

What is ROS detoxification?

Reactive oxygen species are unstable molecules generated by pollution and UV exposure that damage skin cells. Detoxification refers to neutralising them before they cause that damage.

Can it be added to an existing formulation?

Yes. It works across different base formulations and can be introduced as an active into existing products.