The concept of the skin barrier is gaining attention among customers, they seek products that maintain and strengthen it.
"The percentage of global skincare category launches with the word 'barrier' in the product description increased from 8% in 2019 to 17% in 2023."
*Cited from: Mintel GNPD (all skincare launches, skincare launches with the word barrier), Jan 2019-Dec 2023
We select 3 formulas of skin barrier improving claims and 2 powerful ingredients: NIKKOL LECINOL® MFL and NIKKOL PUREPHOS® α. The graph below illustrate how they work to improve skin barrier function.
Skin Barrier Gel Cream
This bouncy gel cream has nourishing texture with a silky finish to soothe dry or irritated skin. Skin resilience is built by Lysolecithin, Vitamin C and Ceramide 2.
The emulsifier NIKKOL NIKKOMULESE® LH stabilizes the formula and harmonizes lecithin and hydrogel.
Key Ingredients
NIKKOL LECINOL® MFL
INCI Name: Lysolecithin
[Beauty Active]
・Multifunctional lysolecithin for promoting differentiation of epidermal cells.
・Repair damaged skin barrier through 6 mechanisms.
・Lead to pore-less healthy skin.
・Increase the amount of filaggrin and ceramide NS levels in the epidermal model.
・Natural origin index is 0.99
Touch of Nature Foundation
Fresh and light serum foundation with long-lasting moisturizing and glowing effects. NIKKOL PUREPHOS® α functions like a second skin to protect external stimuli such as air pollution.
Key Ingredients
NIKKOL PUREPHOS® α
INCI Name: Cetyl Phosphate
[Emulsifier]
・A highly purified straight-chain monoalkyl phosphate that forms stable α-gel structure.
・Form a barrier-like film on top of skin that prevents water loss and keeps out external aggressors like environmental irritants.
・Keep skin hydrated.
Comet Transforming Gel
This makeup base with ceramide complex soothes skin and helps support a healthy barrier.
Combines 3 non-nano mica technologies that provide instant skin tone enhancement and reduced dull tones.
Texture transforms from water to silk.
