iActive™ GABA
- CAS Number
- 56-12-2
- EC Number
- 200-258-6
- INCI Name
- Aminobutyric Acid
Gamma-AminoButyric Acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid, due to all its benefits; it works as an ideal anti-aging agent ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and relax tense muscles thereby significantly reducing expression lines to achieve a fresher younger looking skin. GABA is known to act as a wound healer as well. Being a neurotransmitter inhibitor is what allows for its topical muscle tone which is mostly compared to “Botox-like” effect. Research in this topical application suggests that it then improves the skin barrier. There are GABA receptors on the skin surface. The inhibitory or excitability of GABA receptor controls the relaxation and tension of the expression muscles. GABA can quickly penetrate into the skin and activate the GABA receptors, then the tense expression muscles are relaxed, the expression lines are stretched.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Film Formers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- iActive
- Functions
Adhesion Promoter, Anti-Aging Agent, Healing Agent, Moisturizing Agent
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Aging, Collagen Boosting, Detangling, Healing, Moisturizing, Repairing, Skin Adhesion, Smoothing; Anti-Aging; Collagen Boosting; Detangling; Healing; Moisturizing; Repairing; Skin Adhesion; Smoothing
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Clean at Sephora
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Certifications & Compliance
- Kosher
- Clarity
- Clearer than 0.5% standard turbidity soln.
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.05-0.3%
- Appearance
- Crystalline powder
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefits
Botox-like effect due to muscle relaxation.; Promotes Hyaluronic Acid as well as collagen synthesis.; Repairs damaged skin.; Skin healing effects.; Favorable adhesion and moisturization.; Affinitive to hair, repair split-end and tangle of hair.
- Application Format
- Creams
- Lotions
- Ointments
- Rinse Off
- Serum
- Storage and Handling
Store below +30°C. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark pace. Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
- Packaging Information
- 0.5 kg/bag and 10 kg/cart.
- Formulation Guideline
Recommended pH level: 5.0-7.0. This product is easily dissolved in water and is slightly dissolved in hot ethanol.
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Skin Care Applications
- Anti-Aging Products
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Certifications and Compliance
- Kosher
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Adhesion Promoter
- Anti-Aging Agent
- Healing Agent
- Moisturizing Agent
- Treatment Product Applications
- Wound Treatment
