TriAct™ Honeybush
Collection: TriAct™ Targeted Actives | Product code: FG-TriAct-Honeybush-005
Ingredient format
A standardized, consistent glycerin extract of honeybush (a specialized blend of Cyclopia genistoides and Cyclopia subternata) from the Northern Cape Agulhas Region of South Africa.
Why it is distinctive
Harvested pre-flowering to retain the highest concentration of mangiferin, isomangiferin and hesperidin. A unique blend of two honeybush species to optimize its skincare benefits.
Benefit territory
Oxidative stress, UVB induced damage, inhibits collagen breakdown, reduction of wrinkle depth.
Evidence snapshot
Hering A, Stefanowicz-Hajduk J, Gucwa M, Wielgomas B, Ochocka JR. Photoprotection and Antiaging Activity of Extracts from Honeybush (Cyclopia sp.)—In Vitro Wound Healing and Inhibition of the Skin Extracellular Matrix Enzymes: Tyrosinase, Collagenase, Elastase and Hyaluronidase.
Best-fit applications
Serums, water phase of emulsions, gels, creams, washes.
Technical & formulation detail
| Solubility | Water-dispersible |
|---|---|
| Typical use level | 5-10% |
| Recommended processing | Add during cool-down below 40°C. Use moderate mixing and verify pH/clarity/colour in transparent systems. |
| Formulation watch-outs | Add during cool-down; chelator, minimise oxygen/light; aim around pH 4.5–5.5 unless stability data supports otherwise. |
| Skin / consumer fit | Dry/mature, photoaged and UV damaged skin. |
Commercial dossier
COA, TDS, SDS, INCI, compositional data, stability and available product-specific testing.
