Arborcide® OC is a clear to slightly hazy, amber liquid produced by fermenting Leuconostoc kimchii (a lactic acid bacterium famously used in kimchi) in an organic-compliant medium. The filtrate contains non-viable organisms and naturally occurring phenolic compounds. These phenolics provide a dual-action benefit: acting as a natural defense against invading microbes and serving as a potent skin antioxidant.
Key Features & Technical Benefits
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Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Successfully demonstrates antimicrobial activity against all five standard challenge test organisms (bacteria, yeast, and mould).
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Significant Hydration Improvement: In-vivo studies show an increase in skin hydration after 24 hours and a further increase after 4 weeks compared to a base lotion alone.
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Dose-Dependent Antioxidant Capacity: Verified via ORAC assay, providing skin protection against oxidative stress.
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Clean Beauty Credentials: GMO-free with no ethoxylation, irradiation, sulphonation, or hydrogenation involved in the manufacturing process.
Formulation & Regulatory Guidelines
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Thermal & pH Stability: register to find out
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Regulatory Milestone: Contains naturally occurring salicylates. Formulators must account for this when complying with EU Annex V (max 0.5%) and Annex III.
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Global Restrictions: Due to salicylate content, products are restricted for use in oral products, by children under 3 years of age, or in applications leading to inhalation exposure. These rules apply in the EU, China, Korea, Brazil, and ASEAN markets.
