BIOECOLIA®
THE FIRST S.T.E.P.* TOWARDS ECOLOGY
*SusTainable and Ecological Protection
General Information
• INCI/CTFA name: Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
• Preservative: none
• Recommended dose: 0.5% - 5%
• Regulatory status: Authorized for use in EU, USA, Japan, China (IECIC 2015 et IECSC) and subject to conditions in Australia and Canada

Performance (Vitro/Ex vitro tests)
Stimulation of Beneficial Flora
1. Selective metabolism

Confirmation of the bioselectivity of BIOECOLIA® towards cutaneous bacterial strains and competitive inhibition against pathogenic or undesirable bacterial growth.
2. Growth inhibition of cutaneous yeast
No growth of Malassezia furfur and Candida albicans (on Incubation (24h) of strains supplemented by 0.5% or 1% BIOECOLIA®)
3. Competitive inhibition
Stimulation of the bacterial growth of the beneficial flora to the detriment of undesirable flora.
Stimulation of Anti- Microbial defences
4. Stimulation of beta-defensines 2 & 3 by keratinocytes
At 0.75% BIOECOLIA® stimulates β- defensin 2 & 3 by +75% and +153% after 7 days
Application:
• Care product for all healthy skin types – preventive effect
• Baby care and young children care
• Acne-prone skin care
• Sensitive or even atopic-prone skins care
• Intimate care and hygiene product