Ingredient Corner – Perfluorocarbons

7.1.09 | 12:19 pm

A place where we highlight interesting ingredients to keep you In-The-Know.

Perfluorocarbon – Oxygen Boosting, Wrinkle Reducing, Super Material

The process to manufacture Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) on a large scale was first invented during the Manhattan Project of the 1940s. In the years to follow there was an explosion of innovation and products designed for the medical, cosmetic and textile industries. Improvements to retinal surgery, synthetic hemoglobin and liquid human ventilation were now a reality thanks to PFC.

PFCs have the ability to dissolve and carry gases like carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen. When applied to the skin, this mechanism efficiently delivers oxygen directly to the dermis, expels excess carbon dioxide and restores the skin cell’s natural biological functions. In addition, the increased oxygen levels promote the rapid healing of damaged tissue and can help reduce scarring.

When targeting wrinkles, PFCs can provide Botox®-like results by reducing tension in the surrounding muscles by dielectrics. This mechanism can reduce the depth of wrinkles and decrease the number of fine lines topically without the need for an outpatient appointment.

Ask today how you can incorporate PFCs into your next development project.

INCI – Perfluorohexane (and) Perfluoroperhydrophenanthrene (and) Perfluorodecalin

Perfluorocarbons can be found in the Vault’s Redness Calming Serum (VLT0.4005G). Contact your Account Executive for more information on Perfluorocarbons and the Redness Calming Serum.

Tags: anti-redness, botox, calming, dielectrics, oxygen, Perfluorocarbons, PFC, wrinkles