PURAC BF P/41

Rejuvenates skin effectively, gently ... naturally

Benefits
Mild & gentle exfoliant
Human bodys own AHA
Buffered to skin pH
Easy to formulate
Biobased
Natural, safe yet effective

As population ages, there is a dramatic increase in demand

for products to rejuvenate the skin and reduce wrinkles.
Unfortunately, many of the treatments in the market are
expensive or invasive...often both. Alcohol extracts, animal
collagen, and exotic marine organisms are just some of the
many forms of costly anti-ageing ingredients found in store
aisles today.
Fortunately, there is a proven alternative to these costly
ingredients. Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) is a well-researched
anti-ageing ingredient proven to promote regeneration and
renewal of the skin. Alpha hydroxy acids action is two-fold as
it stimulates the production of collagen and promotes skin
renewal by desquamation.

Yet not all alpha hydroxy acids are created equal. Often, the
higher the properties for skin renewal the higher the potential
for irritation. PURAC BF P/41 buffered lactic acid has the advantage
of being effective combined with the least irritation potential
compared to other exfoliating ingredients.

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Rejuvenates skin effectively, gently ... naturally

Irritation Potential
At various pH levels, PURAC BF P/41 demonstrates its advantage
of having the least irritation potential compared to other AHAs
used for skin rejuvenation.

Figure 1
Irritation potential
45
40
35

irritation score

30

Glycolic acid
D(-) lactic acid

25

L (+) lactic acid

20

Citric acid
Malic acid

15
10
5
0
pH 3

pH 7

Figure 2
Cell renewal
30

25

% increase cell renewal

Cell Renewal
At pH 5, the optimum pH for skin renewal D(-) Lactic acid, L(+)
Lactic acid, and glycolic acid showed significant advantage over
citric and malic acids. PURAC BF P/41 combines excellent s skin
cell renewal properties and low irritation potential to create a
well balanced, cost-effective anti-ageing ingredient.

pH 5

20

Glycolic acid
D(-) lactic acid

15

L (+) lactic acid

Citric acid
Malic acid

10

0
pH 3

PURAC BF P/41: Highly effective and less irritating

Purac BF P/41 provides a proper balance between skin cell
renewal and irritation potential as demonstrated by its highest
therapeutic index (skin renewal/irritation).

pH 5

pH 7

Figure 3
Therapeutic Index
14.0

Glycolic acid
D(-) lactic acid
L (+) lactic acid

Therapeutic Index

12.0

Citric acid
Malic acid

10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
pH 3

pH 5

Purac is a leading company in natural food preservation, lactic acid based bioplastics, biobased chemicals and the worldwide market leader in lactic acid, lactic acid
derivatives and lactides. Purac operates production plants in the USA, The Netherlands, Spain, Brazil and Thailand and markets its products through a worldwide
network of sales offices and distributors. Purac is headquartered in The Netherlands and is part of CSM. www.purac.com

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