1. Alpha-Arbutin

Alias：4-Hydroquinone-alpha-D-glucopyranoside; a-Arbutin

CAS No.: 84380-01-8

Molecular formula: C12H16O7

Molecular weight: 272.25

Assay: ≥99.5% (HPLC)

Appearance: White crystal powder

Additive amount: 1%-3%

Product performance:

Arbutin, also known as arbutin, arbutin, arbutin, arbutin or myricetin, is a perennial evergreen small shrub plant derived from the genus Arbutin of the Rhododendron family. Arbutin is stable in nature, compatible with most formula ingredients, easily soluble in hot water solution, etc. It can be used in cosmetics as a whitening agent, which can inhibit the production and deposition of melanin, and remove pigmentation and freckles. According to the different molecular configurations, arbutin can be divided into α (alpha) and β (btea). The effect of α-arbutin has obvious advantages over β-arbutin.

2. Ascorbyl Glucoside / AA2G

Alias: Ascorbic acid 2-O-glucoside; Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside; L-Ascorbic Acid 2-Glucoside

CAS No.: 129499-78-1

Molecular formula: C12H18O11

Molecular weight: 338.268

Assay: ≥98% (HPLC)

Appearance: White crystal powder

Additive amount: 0.5%-3%

Product performance:

AA2G is one of the whitening additives approved by the Department of Health. It is the most stable vitamin C derivative, and it is also the most commonly used whitening ingredient in major brands. The function of the product brightens the skin, inhibits the formation of melanin, resists UV damage, and inhibits the damage to cells caused by ultraviolet radiation. AA2G can be directly added to skin care products such as lotions, essences, lotions and body lotions, but it should be noted that it must be added below 45°C.

3. L-Ascorbyl palmitate

Alias: Ascorbyl Palmitate; 6-O-palmitoyl-L-ascorbic acid; L-AP

CAS No.: 137-66-6

Molecular formula: C22H38O7

Molecular weight: 414.54

Assay: ≥99% (HPLC)

Appearance: Colorless to light yellow slightly thick liquid

Additive amount: 1%-5%

Product performance:

Ascorbyl palmitate is esterified from natural ingredients such as palmitic acid and L-ascorbic acid. It is an efficient oxygen scavenger and synergist. It is rated as nutritious and non-toxic by the World Health Organization (WHO) Food Additives Committee. , high-efficiency and safe food additives, it is the only antioxidant that can be used in infant food in China. L-ascorbyl palmitic acid (VC ester for short) has high-efficiency oxygen scavenging and nutrient-enhancing functions, has all the physiological activities of vitamin C, and overcomes the three major shortcomings of vitamin C's fear of heat, light and moisture, and its stability is higher than that of vitamin C. Vitamin C, providing vitamin C212g per 500g.

Ascorbyl palmitate is mainly used in cosmetics and skin care products for whitening and freckle removal, antioxidant, and moisturizing agent. The risk factor is 1. It is relatively safe and can be used with confidence.

4. Nicotinamide

Alias: Nicotylamide; beta-Pyridinecarboxamide; Vitamin B3

CAS No.: 98-92-0

Molecular formula: C6H6N2O

Molecular weight: 122.126

Assay: ≥99% (HPLC)

Appearance: White powder

Additive amount: 1%-5%

Product performance:

Nicotinamide is also a recognized skin anti-aging ingredient in the field of cosmetic dermatology. In recent years, it has been paid more and more attention by people. Its most important effect in skin anti-aging is to reduce and prevent the dull complexion and hair loss caused by the skin in the early aging process. Huang et al. At the same time, Nicotinamide can repair the damaged stratum corneum lipid barrier and improve skin resistance. Nicotinamide also has a deep water-locking effect, so skin care products containing nicotinamide have strong water-locking and moisturizing effects. Note that during the production process, nicotinamide should be added below 45°C.