INGREDIENTS & PATENTS

THE LACTIGO PATENT STORY

The active ingredient we want from our product is Carnosine, but there are other important ingredients needed to make the product what it is. Here is a breakdown of each ingredient.

1. Water (Aqua)

• Function: Solvent and base for the gel.

• Source: Natural (typically purified water).

• Safety: Safe and essential; used in nearly all topical products.

• Natural: Yes.

2. Glycerin

• Function: Humectant (attracts moisture to the skin).

• Source: Can be derived from plant oils (e.g., soy, palm, coconut) or animal fats; often synthetic in commercial products.

• Safety: Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and widely used in skincare.

• Natural: Yes, if plant-derived.

3. Ethoxydiglycol

• Function: Solvent to enhance absorption of active ingredients.

• Source: Derived from diethylene glycol.

• Safety: Considered safe in low concentrations by cosmetic safety panels.

• Natural: No.

4. Magnesium Sulfate

• Function: Soothing agent, sometimes used to help with inflammation or muscle recovery.

• Source: Naturally occurring mineral compound (commonly known as Epsom salt).

• Safety: Safe and widely used topically.

• Natural: Yes.

5. Carnosine

• Function: Antioxidant, anti-glycation agent; aids in athletic recovery, neuroprotection, and muscle endurance.

• Source: Naturally occurring dipeptide (beta-alanine + histidine) found in animal tissues (especially muscle and brain).

• Safety: Safe; found in human physiology.

• Natural: Yes (but often synthesized for supplements/creams to avoid animal sourcing).

6. Xanthan Gum

• Function: Thickener and stabilizer.

• Source: Naturally produced by fermenting sugar with Xanthomonas campestris bacteria.

• Safety: Safe; used in food and skincare products.

• Natural: Yes (fermentation-based).

7. Phenoxyethanol

• Function: Preservative to prevent microbial growth.

• Source: Originally derived from green tea, but now lab-produced.

• Safety: Considered safe in concentrations under 1% by FDA and EU regulators; some concerns exist about overuse or irritation in sensitive individuals.

• Natural: No.

8. Caprylyl Glycol

• Function: Skin-conditioning agent and mild preservative.

• Source: Naturally derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, but often lab-modified.

• Safety: Safe and commonly used in "natural" cosmetics.

• Natural: Semi-synthetic.

9. Sorbic Acid

• Function: Antimicrobial preservative.

• Source: Naturally found in some berries but typically synthetically produced for commercial use.

• Safety: Approved by the FDA; low toxicity; effective at preserving products.

• Natural: No

Since this technology was created in 2017, it has been very rare to create any side affects at all. It is not contrindicated to use with medications either.

INGREDIENTS