Intiki Myro PE
- INCI Name
- Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract
Intiki Myro PE is commonly known as the “Resurrection Plant”. Most plants die if they lose 20 – 30% of their water, but a small group of plants are able to completely air dry and then flourish when water is available. The chemical toolkit that these plants use to endure desiccation is interesting for human health and wellbeing.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
- Physical Process
Hammermill, exctraction (aq), filtration, vacuum spray drying
Product families
- Skin Care
Other characteristics
- Functions
- Humectant
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Pollution, Blue Light Protection, Compatibility, Free Radical Scavenging, Hydrating, Irritation Reduction, Moisturizing, Suitable for Sensitive Skin; Anti-Pollution; Blue Light Protection; Compatibility; Free Radical Scavenging; Hydrating; Irritation Reduction; Moisturizing; Suitable for Sensitive Skin
- Labeling Claims
GMO-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Preservative-free, Sustainable; GMO-free; Natural; Naturally Derived; Organic; Preservative-free; Sustainable
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin, Plant Origin
- Natural Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- ECOCERT, Nagoya Compliant, Organic Certified
- Ethics
- Nagoya compliant
- Sustainably wild harvested
- Preservative Free
- Ecocert compliant
- 100% Natural
- GMO Free
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Benefits
Myro PE has been shown to increase skin hydration, help calm irritated skin and protect against blue light [2016Pri, 2017Het].
- Appearance
- Red to pink-purple powder
- Soluble In
- water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Leave On
- Product Information
The Namib desert in Namibia is a very arid environment. The few people living in this area are nomadic pastoralists dependent on subsistence livestock farming. They are vulnerable to drought and environmental change. The Resurrection Plant is indigenous to the area and the harvest and sale of the plant provides them with a source of alternative income. A reduction in livestock dependence results in decreased pressure by reducing grazing in this diverse but sensitive ecology. Intiki has engaged in a joint venture with the Kunene Conservancies Indigenous Natural Products Trust. This Nagoya-compliant agreement mandates profit sharing and has the advantage that the indigenous knowledge holders are the harvesters, simplifying ABS compliance.. An extensive study has been conducted to determine the sustainability of the wild-harvest of Resurrection Plants in the Kunene region of Namibia. The annual sustainable harvest is very large and is unlikely to be a limiting factor.
- Use Levels
- 0.05 - 0.15
- Skin Care Applications
- Moisturizers
- Shelf Life Storage
Shelf life - 24 months; Storage conditions - Away from sunlight. Store at 25°C
- Certifications and Compliance
- ECOCERT
- Nagoya Compliant
- Organic Certified
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Humectant
Technical data
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2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Usage | 0.05 - 0.15 | % |
| pH Value (1% m/m (aq), 25°C) | 5 | — |
