DESCRIPTION: Ellagic acid is an extract of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum fruit rinds) – it is a strong polyphenol that neutralizes cell deterioration and revitalizes the skin. Ellagic acid is rejuvenating, and enhances the levels of antioxidants enzymes within the skin, boosting the skin’s vitality. It exhibits skin-lightening effects as a strong polyphenol. It inhibits the activity of tyrosinase and the production of melanin. Ellagic acid also, has UV Protection, Anti-inflammatory activity, and wound healing support.

Ellagic acid has strong anti-ageing properties, inhibiting protein oxidation and DNA damage and suppressing enzymes responsible for decreasing collagen during photoaging. It reduces UV-Induced cell death, making it a prime ingredient in sun care. It helps revitalize cells and prevent them from dying and by boosting their repair. It also is a direct stimulator of collagen synthesis.

In skin lightening, it is particularly priceless in reducing skin darkening by binding to copper as a chelator. Hormonal-induced pigmentation is also responsive to ellagic acid. In one study, a 0.5% active concentration of ellagic acid in combination with salicylic acid, significantly reduced hyperpigmentation and dark spots better than some pharmaceuticals. In addition, it has antimicrobial properties against kinds of fungi and bacteria, making it beneficial in the treatment of acne and other microbial-related conditions.

FEATURES

• Youth-promoting
• Boost antioxidant levels in the skin
• Skin lightening
• Effective against melasma
• Wound healing support – boost recovery by 2 times
• UV Protection
• Reduced facial reddening (erythema)
• Anti-ageing – stimulates collagen production.
• Inhibits the activity of metalloprotease.
• Antioxidant – neutralizes free radicals.
• Anti-inflammatory
• Predissolved solution for easy use.
• Lowering the pH has a colour-deintensifying effect on ellagic acid. So you would find that the colour of your formulations aren’t too affected.

APPLICATIONS: For anti-ageing, skin lightening, suncare, and rejuvenating products in serums, lotions, creams, masks, etc.

HOW TO USE

INCI: Ellagic Acid (and) 1,3 Propanediol (and) Glycerin.

Solubility: Water

Use rate: 0.05 – 10.0%

Temperature Tolerance: Avoid temperatures above 80°C.

Assay: 20.0 – 40.0%

pH Stability:

Appearance: Deep reddish liquid (can have a somewhat greenish tinge).

Storage: Store in a cool, dark, and dry place.

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.