What is the secret of a youthful skin, they ask! It is Exfoliation.

Although not much importance is given to skin exfoliation in a regular skin care regimen, it is one of the key factors to be taken into consideration if we talk about rejuvenated and healthy skin.

Clogged pores and a dull complexion are frequently brought on by the accumulation of dead skin cells and debris. In such cases, manual exfoliation is required to aid removal of dead skin cells. Exfoliation can be performed physically, using scrubs & devices or chemically using formulations containing acids that help unclog pores and effectively remove buildup.

While both have their own advantages and disadvantages, physical exfoliation is likely to cause more harm to the skin as the grainy particles in the scrub tend to damage the skin and its barrier causing irritation and bruises, if not performed correctly. Chemical exfoliants, on the other hand, are comparatively gentle and work by slowly loosening the bonds between skin cells, thereby promoting shedding of the skin.

AHAs and BHAs have historically been employed in chemical exfoliators depending on the skin type, problem and desired outcome.

Modern formulations, however, require a more holistic approach in treatments as, in current times, external aggressors have made skin sensitization a growing concern. It is important to note that not all ingredients are friendly to sensitive and sensitized skin. It has, thus, become very important for aestheticians and skin care providers to look for ingredients that are safe, efficacious and forgiving on the skin.

A new innovation that effortlessly fits the bill in the category of both safety and efficacy is our unique offering from Giga Fine Chemical – Ziga®Bio B2F.

Ziga®Bio B2F is an active ingredient of red wine dregs, produced from high-end bioengineering technology through a unique fermentation process of a ubiquitous bacterium “Bacillus subtillis”. It contains a very high concentration of Keratinase – an enzyme that helps remove skin keratin (read: dead skin cells)

As the skin cell turnover speeds up, Zigamoist B2F also helps boost collagen production, evening of skin tone thus promoting smooth and youthful skin.

Zigabio B2F helps increase keratinocytes and fibroblasts production which helps regulate the cell proliferation process. Resultantly, the skin looks rejuvenated and skin roughness is reduced. Addition of Ziga®Bio B2F in the formulation also helps minimize skin pores, control excessive sebum secretion and prevent hyperpigmentation. Indeed, a versatile ingredient!

What’s more?

Zigabio B2F is proven to stimulate keratinocyte and fibroblasts proliferation in just 24-48 hours of application.

Depending upon the formulation and targeted skin concern, Ziga®Bio B2F can be easily combined with normally used chemical exfoliants – AHA’s and BHA’s. According to the Human Patch test (by SGS, China) performed on Ziga®Bio B2F, it is found be completely non-irritant for the skin.

This resourceful hero can be incorporated in wide range of applications that include anti-aging, anti-acne, brightening, purifying & clarifying products.