NOTICE: We now stock a higher grade of L-Carnitine. It’s very hygroscopic – keep airtight!
DESCRIPTION: L-Carnitine is a multipurpose active cosmetic agent that has its benefits in diverse applications ranging from stretch marks to hair growth, to skin softness and hydration and exfoliation. etc. L-Carnitine is a lower-pH beta hydroxy acid, therefore it gives exfoliating properties to the skin – increasing skin cell exfoliation. For better results, it can be combined with other AHAs like Lactic or glycolic acid. It accelerates the oxidation of fat to generate energy. It improves the tolerability of skin and slows down the ageing process
Anti-fat and anti-cellulite: L-Carnitine made its debut in cosmetics as an agent for skin contouring and in the treatment of cellulite. In more recent developments, it is applied in cosmetics to treat skin conditions like wrinkles and sunburn peeling and in the removal of chickenpox scarring. L-Carnitine is also used in cosmetic products to reconstruct the breakage of weft protein of the dermis – the skin condition otherwise known as Stretchmarks. It is also effective at sebum reduction and production, therefore is effective in mild to moderate acne.
Hydrating and Moisturizing Properties: L-Carnitine is hygroscopic, so even small amounts are able to hydrate the skin, and smoothen and soften it. A test conducted on human skin with L-Carnitine showed increased skin hydration greater than 25%.
Hair Growth: In a recent study, researchers found that hair follicles treated with L-Carnitine showed significant hair growth. The treatment also slowed follicle cell death (apoptosis) and improved follicle cell growth (proliferation). It also improved local cell growth proteins in the outer root sheath.
BENEFITS
- Skin conditioning/Hydrating
- Anti-stretchmark/anti-cellulite
- Smoothens and softens the skin
- Hair Growth
- Moisturizing
- Energizing
- Sebum reduction
- Increase in epidermal thickness
APPLICATIONS: Moisturizers, serums, gels, essence.
This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.
