Decode your beauty formula
and embrace your personal needs
  • The Decoder by CODAGE is a series of information sheets that allow you to better diagnose your needs, understand your skin’s metabolism and, above all, get to know every active ingredient in the collection.

    An intelligent approach to active cosmetics that allows you to truly understand your skin and take good care of it, effectively and simply…

  • Nutri-Elements are the foundation of the CODAGE visual identity, and are «cocktail» of an average of 3 active ingredients with a synergistic action.
    Most Nutri-Elements are available in 3 concentrations (3-max, 2-med, 1-min) to ensure a perfectly calibrated formula.

    Given specific skin needs, nutri-elements are dosed and assembled to form a unique «codage» and to reveal the product formula.
    CODAGE continually updates the composition of its Nutri-Elements based on research to offer the best in innovative active cosmetics.

  • The classification of the Nutri-Elements
    around the 4 skin needs' categories

    A
    Skin Confort a
    BALANCE SKIN TYPE TO PROVIDE A REAL CONFORT FEELING
    B
    Cell Protection
    PROTECTS SKIN'S NATURAL DEFENSES AGAINST DAILY AND/OR EXTREME DAMAGES
    C
    Anti-Aging Needs
    PREVENTS SKIN AGING AND BRINGS REAL CORRECTIVE SOLUTIONS
    D
    Specific Needs
    GIVES SKIN AN EVEN TONE, RADIANT, FULL OF ENERGY AS WELL AS A SUPPLE AND SMOOTH TEXTURE

Decode your skincare products

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Lightener

[Bla] + [Blb] + [Blc]

  • Presentation

    Acts on the skin’s natural pigmentation mechanisms to safely lighten skin.

  • Mechanisms of action

    Acting on all 4 stages of the skin pigmentation mechanism:

     

    ➔  Limitation of the differentiation and proliferation of melanocytes = decrease in their number, size, level of maturity and therefore capacity to produce melanin.

     

    ➔  Regulation of melanin synthesis by: 

    • limiting the synthesis of the melanin precursor (tyrosine)
    • inhibiting the activity of enzymes involved in its production process (tyrosinase).
     

    ➔  Blocking the transport of melanin to the cells on the surface of the skin.

     

    ➔  Inhibition of the coloration of the melanin already existing on the surface of the skin.

     

    Results : lightening effect and reduction of spots.

  • Clinical results

    [Bla] Hollyhock, Rice and Licorice Extracts
    [Blb] Pea Extract
    [Blc] Narcissus Poeticus Stem Cells

    [Bla]: Hollyhock, Rice and Licorice Extracts
    These three unique plants are well known to naturally brightens and illuminates the face

    ➔ In-Vitro :
    • 88% inhibition of tyrosinase activity, an enzyme involved in melanin synthesis 
    • Inhibition of melanocyte differentiation and proliferation

    ➔ In-Vivo :
    • 273% increase in luminosity index after 28 days of application 
    • 10.1% increase in skin color index after 56 days of application (the higher the index, the lighter the skin) 
    • 12.58% reduction in the appearance of spots after 56 days of application 
    • 53% reduction in the amount of melanin contained in pigmentation spots after 56 days of application
     
    [Blb]: Pea Extract
    This synergistic complex of botanical origin is composed of a pea extract and a fatty acid to which is attached a sugar, sucrose dilaurate.

    ➔ In-Vitro :
    • 35% decrease in tyrosinase activity (enzyme involved in melanin synthesis) 
    • 20% decrease in the expression of genes involved in the maturation of melanocytes 
    • Reduction in melanin formation, determined at the level of released and intracellular melanins.
    ➔ In-Vivo :
    • 8% increase in skin lightening after 6 weeks, i.e. a whitening activity similar to hydroquinone (Hydroquinone: reference molecule for its whitening properties but can be irritating).
     
    [Blc]: Narcissus Poeticus Stem Cells
    The narcissus of the poets is a perennial European white flower, with early flowering, heady perfume, cousin of the daffodil, which is known since antiquity for its medicinal properties

    ➔ In-Vitro :
    • 27% decrease in tyrosine synthesis (melanin precursor) 
    • 18% decrease in tyrosinase activity (enzyme involved in melanin synthesis) 
    • 17% decrease in the concentration of melanin in keratinocytes by reducing melanosome migration.

    ➔ In-Vivo :
    • Color contrast between spots and adjacent skin decreased by 11% 
    • Spots became lighter 
    • Spots lighten by 10% (measurement of melanin level) 
    • Adjacent skin areas lightened by 14% (melanin level measurement) 
    • 10% increase in lightening in the intensity of the spots 
    • 90% of women say their skin tone is lighter 
    • 85% of women say their skin tone is more even 
    • 85% of women report that their pigmentary imperfections have decreased

     

  • Learn more

    Lightening the skin is a societal phenomenon and standard of beauty for certain people, whether for cultural or social reasons. Yet most whitening products are dangerous. In fact, they often contain cortisone or corticoids that modify melanin and can cause various problems in the long term (hormonal issues, scarring, burns, etc.). Luckily, some products block the natural pigmentation process without causing harm. In fact, this process is quite easy to understand. First, under the effect of UV rays, the skin releases a hormone, which induces the melanocytes to synthesise melanin in the melanosomes.

     

    Melanin is responsible for skin pigmentation and melanosomes are vesicles for the storage and transport of melanin. Melanosomes are subsequently transferred to the epidermis, where they are broken down and eliminated. The melanin released in the process is destroyed more or less swiftly depending on each person’s background. Reducing the number and size of melanosomes is one way to interfere with the natural pigmentation process. Next, melanin synthesis can be reduced. Finally, the transport of melanin to the keratinocytes can be prevented.

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