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Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is introducing Southern Cross Botanicals with 5 new active ingredients at in-cosmetics 2014 in Hamburg

Quebec, QC, April 1st, 2014 - Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is introducing Southern Cross Botanicals with 5 new active ingredients. With a strong focus on the sustainable use and preservation of natural resources, Southern Cross Botanicals has unlocked the vast potential of Australian biodiversity…. Enter a world of unique superfruits, novel active ingredients, original complexes and extracts, vegetable oils brimming with antioxidants, rare and precious essential oils…

Superox-C™, a Kakadu plum extract. It is a unique superfruit naturally rich in stable vitamin C and polyphenols. Superox-C™ fights oxidative stress-induced damages. It also stimulates pro-collagen I and hyaluronic acid synthesis. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles and improves radiance and boosts skin luminosity.

Tazman Pepper™ is a natural Australian active ingredient extracted from the Tasmanian pepper berry. It is a hardy species, tolerating cold winter temperature and surviving on rocky and exposed windy sites. This active ingredient has especially designed for men care to protect, smooth and reduce skin sensibility from daily harmful skin elements. It decreases pro-inflammatory cytokines. It acts immediately to reduce skin itching and burning sensations. It is the best instant soothing natural active ingredient to calm and protect men sensitive skin.

Lime Pearl™ is a new generation of precious AHA extracted from Caviar Lime which originates from the Australian sub-tropical rainforest. It has exfoliation activity due to a new mechanism of action, the stimulation of TRPV3 synthesis. Lime Pearl™ induces gentle exfoliation for a smoother, brighter and even skin complexion.

WildBerry Harvest™ is a unique combination of exotic berries from the outback Australian country, specially selected to nourish and moisturize young skin for a radiant and healthy look. WildBerry Harvest™ is immediate effective and long-lasting free radical scavenger. It stimulates hyaluronic acid synthesis providing short and long term hydration. After 2 hours, WildBerry Harvest™ provides 4x more hydration than the placebo.

WildPlum Harvest™ is unique combination of Australian Super-fruits, specially selected to deeply hydrate, nourish and rejuvenate mature skin for radiant and younger looking skin. Wildplum Harvest™ is immediate effective and long-lasting free radical scavenger. It stimulates hyaluronic acid synthesis providing short and long term hydration. It boosts pro-collagen I and fibronectin synthesis thus limiting the aging process. WildPlum Harvest™ hydrates instantly mature skin as well as building hydrating effect over time.

About Lucas Meyer Cosmetics

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is the business unit of Unipex Group that develops, manufactures and markets innovative ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industry. We offer active ingredients, functional ingredients and delivery systems from a variety of sources. Our active ingredients are designed to maintain the body’s natural reactions, strengthen its defenses against environmental aggressions, delay the signs of aging and address other modern-day cosmetic challenges. Our functional ingredients deliver unique texture, skin feel and optimal product performance. Our phospholipid-based delivery systems provide flexible vectors to increase the efficacy and stability of active ingredients. Our wide product range is complemented by a broad array of scientific, technical, marketing, formulation and regulatory support services. The formulation laboratory has been designed to unlock the full potential of each ingredient. Lucas Meyer Cosmetics’ portfolio of ingredients is available worldwide through a network of distributors and professional agents in more than 50 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. The Lucas Meyer Cosmetics team is comprised of scientists and sales and marketing professionals located in Canada, France, Australia and the US. Also part of the Lucas Meyer Cosmetics family is IRIS, a subsidiary based in France specializing in cosmetovigilance and consumer testing. Additional information regarding Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is available on its website www.lucasmeyercosmetics.com.

About Unipex Group

Unipex Group is a privately held company specializing in the development, production, marketing and distribution of active ingredients, specialty chemicals and other chemical products in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, nutrition and industrial sectors. It is also active in the areas of vigilance and consumer testing through its Iris division. Its distribution and marketing network serves more than 50 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. It counts seven offices across North America, Australia and Europe. Additional information regarding the Unipex Group is available on its website www.unipex.com

Source:
Isabelle Lacasse

Marketing Director

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Ingredients

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