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Levan A Natural Anti-Aging Humectant

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Levan

A Natural Anti-Aging Humectant

What is Levan?

Levan is a naturally occurring bio-polymer – a polyfructose. Levan molecules are formed from sucrose by an enzymatic process. Typically structured as β-2,6 carbon atom bonds, they are in fact edible, prebiotic fibers, appearing as a whitish, slightly viscous solution.Efficacy & uniqueness of these fibers are derived from their structure & MW distribution.Combining low & high MW, Levan performs as an outstanding film-forming Humectant.

Levan – 2 , 6 bonds

Inulin 1,2 bonds

Levan – Production process & Safety

Production process: enzymatic conversion of sugar. Conducted under strict GMP conditions.

Enzyme: Non-GMO, Infoxgen compliance; certificated European enzyme manufacturer; enzymatic process doesn't require growth medium; culture is not involved in the production of levan.

Contamination control: Pasteurization at the end of the process.

Preservation: Potassium Sorbate.

INCI name / 28-30% Levan: Levan/Fructose/Glucose/Sucrose (and) Citrate Buffer

Composition: Levan fiber, sugars, buffering agent, sorbate.

Non-Irritation / Dermatology Tested Certified: Checked up to 10% conc. in body cream

formulations/ as ingredient in direct contact with skin.

Gan Shmuel’s Levan’s researched advantages in topical skin-care:

Water retention Film formingMoisturizingCell proliferationAnti-inflammatory responsePro-Collagen synthesis activatorComparable TEWL prevention efficacy to HAComparable Hydrating (Corneometer) efficacy to HACompound stableDermatology Tested

Performing Laboratory: The Israeli Institute for Skin ResearchPrincipal Investigator: Prof. Sarah Brenner, Dermatologist Sponsor: Gan Shmuel Foods Ltd.

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2 Research groups: Body cream Group-A (Levan 0.8% + HA 0.1%)Body cream Group-B (Levan 1.6%)Body cream Group-C (HA 0.2%)

23 participants

Objective:To compare between the efficacy of Levan solution (28-30%) 1.6%, Hyaluronic Acid (HA) 0.2% anda Compound of Levan solution 0.8% + Hyaluronic Acid (HA) 0.1% in Anti – Wrinkle Treatment

Test materials:1. Levan solution (28-30%) 1.6%2. Levan solution 0.8% + HA 0.1%3. HA 0.2%

Clinical Research : Levan Efficacy vs hyaluronic acid

Clinical Research

Clinical assessmentThe following examinations will be performed at baseline (T0), before using the materials, And at the end of the test (T1), after four weeks of using the materials:

Visual skin assessment by the investigator in a scale of 0 – 5, with reference to wrinkles appearance, wrinkles’ surface area and depth.

Measurements:Hydration level by Corneometer, Courage & Khazaka, CK. constant pressure on skin/ hydrationmeasurements. TEWL (the ability not to harm the skin barrier) by Tewameter TM 300, Courage & Khazaka, CK. Measurement will be recorded after stabilization of the curve of the results in real time.

PhotographyColor photography by Visioface 1000 D, Courage & Khazaka, CK from the front and the sides of the face

Wrinkle analysisSelected wrinkles’ area will be analyzed by Visioface 1000 D, Courage & Khazaka, CK.

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Body cream Group-A (Levan 0.8% + HA 0.1%) vs Group-B (Levan 1.6%)

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Hydration level (Corneometer)Levan vs. HA half-dosage+ Levan

63.0

65.2

62.4

65.9

Figure 1: Skin hydration – product A vs. product B

The hydration level of the side that was treated with product A increased from 63.0 to 65The hydration level of the side that was treated with product B increased from 62.4 to 65.9

Clinical Research results: Corneometer

T0T1

A63.065.2

B62.465.9

6.1

6.15

6.2

6.25

6.3

6.35

6.4

6.45

6.4 6.4

6.2 6.2

Clinical Research results: TEWL

Body cream Group-A (Levan 0.8% + HA 0.1%) vs Group-B (Levan 1.6%)

TEWL levelLevan vs. HA at half-dosage + Levan

Figure 3: TEWL level – product A vs. product BThe TEWL level of the side that was treated with product A decreased from 6.4 g/hm2 to 6.2 g/hm2

The TEWL level of the side that was treated with product B decreased from 6.4 g/hm2 to 6.2 g/hm2

T0T1

A6.46.2

B6.46.2

3.7

3.8

3.9

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4.3

4.4

4.5

4.6

4.5 4.5

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Clinical Research results: Wrinkle assessment by researcher

Body cream Body cream Group-C (HA 0.2%) vs Group-B (Levan 1.6%)

Wrinkle assessmentby researcher

Levan (alone) vs. HA

T0T1

C4.54.1

B4.54.0

Figure 6: Wrinkle assessment – product C vs product B

The average wrinkle assessment of the side that was applied with product B had a statistically significant decrease, from4.5 to 4.0 after 4 weeks of application (p<0.05).

Clinical Research results: wrinkle assessment by volunteers

Body cream Group-C (HA 0.2%) vs body cream Group-B (Levan 1.6%)

3.8

3.9

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4.1

4.2

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Wrinkle improvementaccording to volunteersLevan (alone) vs. HA

CB

Wrinkle improvement4.14.6

Figure 8: Volunteers assessment of wrinkle improvement C vs. B

Product B received the score 4.6 out of 10 and product C received the score 4.1 (in a 0-10 scale).

Clinical Research – results/Products assessment by the Volunteers

Body cream Group-A (Levan 1.6%) vs Body cream Group-B (HA+Levan )

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4

3.6

3.4

3.0

3.0

3.3

3.2

3.6

3.3

2.9

2.8

3.0

3.2

After 4 weeks of using the product the skin

is more radiant

After 4 weeks of using the product the skin

is more pleasant to touch

After 4 weeks of using the product the skin

Significantly looks smoother

No tingling or redness after application

The skin is firmer

The skin area around the eye is less wrinkle

double-blind Product assessment by the volunteers/ Levan vs. HA half-dosage + Levan

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Clinical Research – results/Products assessment by the Volunteers

Body cream Group-B (Levan 1.6%) vs Body cream Group-C (HA 0.2%)

After 4 weeks of using the product the skin

is more radiant

After 4 weeks of using the product the skin

is more pleasant to touch

After 4 weeks of using the product the skin

Significantly looks smoother

No tingling or redness after application

The skin is firer

double-blind Product assessment by the volunteers/ Levan vs. HA

CB

The Skin area around the eye is less wrinkled

0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4

3.5

3.3

2.7

2.5

3.4

3.5

3.7

3.5

2.7

2.8

2.5

2.6

Clinical Research – results/Purchase intentions

Body cream Group-B (Levan 1.6%) vs Body cream Group-C (HA 0.2%) vs Group-A (Levan 0.8% + HA 0.1%)

Purchase intentionProduct A – Levan + HA

30%

70%

Purchase intentionProduct C - HA

20%

80%

Purchase intentionProduct B – Levan

20%

80%

YESNO

double-blind assessment by volunteersLevan alone vs. HA half-dosage + Levan vs. HA alone

Potential Levan applications in skin-care

• Anti-aging, moisturizing creams/gels/lotions/ointments/serums• Eye pads• Nurturing masks• UV-damage cell repair products• HA-based products• Rinse-off feminine wash • Body firming-shaping creams/gels.

Levan

Natural & Unique

Effective & Stable

Cost- Saving

Raw material source: SugarEdible, prebiotic fiberEnzyme: Non-GMO (+ Infoxagen statement)Traceable supply chain; GMP manufacturingContains both low & high MW at specified ratio: anti-aging efficacy

Dermatology Tested (ingredient / cream)Clinically researched: Equal or Better than HA {TEWL, Hydration,wrinkle improvement, volunteers’ feedback; ISR, 2016-17} pH – 5.5; White color; odorless; INCI registered; CAS 9013-95-0Stable in gel/cream formulations (France, August-2017)

When replacing HA in formulationWhen blended with HA (reduced dosage) in formulation

About the manufacturer

Gan-Shmuel Foods ltdWith over 80 years of manufacturing experience, Gan Shmuel Foods (www.ganshmuel.com) is a dynamic company with a distinguished heritage of innovation and entrepreneurship.

Merging two of Israel's largest citrus and fruit products processors-– Gan Shmuel Foods, and Ganir -the company’s core business is quality, tailor-made fruit-based solutions for the beverage industry.

The company is Israel’s largest exporter from the Food & beverages sector. It markets products in Europe, South America, South East Asia, Turkey & the Middle East. Its business consists of B2B products, as well as own-brand selections under the high-end “Primor” brand.

Gan-Shmuel Foods is a publicly traded company whose values, work ethic and innovative spirit are inspired by its Kibbutz origins as a collective enterprise. It strives to maintain a sustainable business ecosystem which improves the lives of both its customers, and employees.

Levan is one of several in-house Research & Development projects, which utilize natural raw materials, already in use by the company for its beverage business - for new, added-value applications in other product segments.