Laboratoires Expanscience (stand G110) is launching Calybiota Bio, a new active ingredient 100% of natural-origin which rebalances the skin's microbiota. This polysaccharide-rich extract is obtained from calyxes growing on the red cotton tree, which is sourced from Africa. Calybiota Bio is Cosmos-certified by Ecocert. Particularly recommended as an ingredient in cosmetic products for skin care and intimate hygiene, its role in protecting vaginal flora has been demonstrated in a clinical study. This study revealed a prebiotic effect on the flora, a reduction in inflammation and feelings of discomfort, moisturizing of the intimate area and improvement in sexual comfort. Calybiota Bio is also recommended for skin that is acne prone, atopic/eczematous or hypersensitive, as well as for deodorant formulas. This active ingredient protects the skin and maintains cutaneous microbial balance.

In other news, as part of its “impACT” program focusing on CSR, Expanscience obtained FairWild certification of its supply chain for harvesting wild schisandra berries, which are used to obtain the Sweetone Bio anti-blemish active ingredient. According to Expanscience, one of the major facets of this certification is a guarantee of sustainability in managing resources that are not farmed. Schisandra sphenanthera is a wild climbing plant native to the center and west of China that is also found in Korea and Japan. It is referenced in traditional Chinese medicine.

More info: Laboratoires Expanscience, www.expanscience.com/en