Products in Cosmetic Actives: Whitening Agent

Nicotinamide & Niacinamide is a vitamin B form. It can be also called Vitamin B3. It is a significant niacin derivative, mainly occurring in many organisms. Nicotinamide & Niacinamide can produce coenzyme Ⅰ and Ⅱ when it reacts with ribose, adenine and phosphoric acid. Also it boosts the synthesis of DNA, fats and proteins and improves the energy metabolism of cells. So it can greatly prevent melanin deposition, and reduce discoloration. It has an effective whitening function. Nowadays, as a natural cosmetics ingredient, it is widely applied in skin and hair care products. Plamed Nicotinamide is divided into medical grade and cosmetics grade.

Licorice root extract - glabridin is used for cosmetic application like anti-inflammatory, reduce pigmentation induced by uvb radiation, skin whitening effect and inhabit melanogenesis.

Oléoactif® BRIGHT Inhibits tyrosinase activity and melanin coloration, Brightens the complexion, Whitens the complexion and Reduces dark spots.

Vita Cell Renova® is a mix of AHA with efficacy test. Three acids form this mixture. Its actions are anti-aging, anti-wrinkles, anti-hyperpigmentation, moisturizing, whitening and brightening. Vita Cell Renova® is the perfect combination for a young, gentle and rejuvenating skin. Skin exfoliation is a well-understood approach to achieve a more radiant, healthy-looking skin. Its keratolytic effect is smooth and gentle, indicated for sensitive skin.

M.C.Biotec Retinoic Acid will Reduce pigmentation Inhibit tyrosinase induction, interfere with pigment transfer, accelerate epidermal turnover, disperse pigment granules within keratinocytes. Act as penetration enhancers when used with other lightening agents.

M.C.Biotec Kojic Acid was frist extracted from mold grown on rice (Aspergillus oryzae) or that grown on soybean (Aspergillus sojae) and is used as a starter medium for the production of fermented food. Kojic acid is produced biologically by fermentation of bacteria on carbohydrates. The name is Japanese and comes from the word "koji" meaning "culture".

Soho Aneco AC-GSH is a natural compound made in the body from the amino acids glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine. As the body’s major cellular antioxidant, AC-GSH is crucial for scavenging damaging free radicals.

Green-OL is oligomer of glycoprotein which we got after extracting and refining green tea leaves. This oligopeptide reduces the amount of tyrosinase in melanocytes, which supresses the synthesis of melanin. As a result, it has an positive effect on skin whitening. 

Potato is originated from the Andes of Peru and Chile and cultivated in the temperate zone of the world, nowadays. Stolons are derived from stem nodes of underground part, and the terminal of them get bigger and bigger. Finally, they become tubers, which are not only staple in Germany and parts of Parkistan but also good ingredient of salad, fried potato or other dishes. Potassium rich in potato is effective on relieving swelling of our face. Vitamin C has an whitening effect, so it soothes the burned skin and blocks darkening of the skin.

Resveratrol is one of the polyphenols derived from some plants such as grape, mulberry and peanut. It is formed when plants are invaded by bacteria or fungi or damaged. By removing free radical, it has an anti-oxidant effect. At the same time, it supresses the biosynthesis of melanin, so it appears a whitening effect, too. Although it is somewhat hydrophobic and unstable, MC-resveratrol is improved form thanks to the microemulsion technology.

ORYZA OIL & FAT CHEMICAL CO., LTD. Alpha Lipoic Acid LC1 is comprised of Alcohol, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Thioctic Acid, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Glycerol, 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid and Ethanol. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Skin lightening and Skin whitening.

LGB-Nano GD NanoActive Glabridin is a Viscous Liquid.

NIDASCARB 5 is a finely ground natural micronized calcium carbonate with great purity, whiteness, and low fat aspiration.

Beta Arbutin is often referred to as just Arbutin. It is can be naturally extracted from plants such as bearberry and synthesized by chemical method. Synthesized Beta-Arbutin is currently one of the most widely used hypopigmenting agents in cosmetics, while plant-derived drugs containing Beta Arbutin were initially used for the treatment of urinary tract infections, cystitis, kidney stones, and as diuretics in the medical field.

Macrocare Tech Co., Ltd. Whitegen derivatives of Kojic acid which is ingredient that whitens skin. Skin whitening ‘Kojic acid’ loses stability if oxidizes in the air and loses color. Our company stabilized ‘Kojic acid’ by combining 3-APPA and made it easier to apply to the cosmetics.

Pine tree is conifer widely growing in Asia, Europe and America and all parts of it are versatile in our life. The leaves have been used as not only ingredients of tea, liquor, or juice but also medicine for reducing inflammation, pain and skin disease. Furthermore, the leaves contain terpenoids, flavonoids and powerful anti-oxidant, protoanthocyanin, so they are excellently effective on removing free radicals. Vitimin C in the leaves is known as a skin-whitening substance, needless to say as to its anti-oxidant effect. According to 'Bonchogangmok', pine pollen have efficacy in stopping bleeding and enforcing heart and lung. Nowadays, it has been reported that it has anti-inflammatory effect as a result of supressed expression of MMP, which is induced by NO, TNF-α and IL-1β.

ORYZA OIL & FAT CHEMICAL CO., LTD. Alpha Lipoic Acid PC is comprised of Thioctic Acid and 5-(dithiolan-3-yl)valeric acid. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Skin lightening and Skin whitening. Approved for use in DSL Listed (Canada), EINECS Listed (EU), NZIoC Listed (New Zealand), REACH Listed (Europe), IECIC Listed (China), EC Cosing Listed (Europa) and Japan Cosmetic Regulations Restricted.

NIDASCARB 1x is a finely ground natural micronized calcium carbonate with great purity, whiteness, and low fat aspiration.

Kojic Acid Dipalmitate (KAD) is a liposoluble derivative of kojic acid. It’s also called 2- palmitoyl methyl -5- palmitoyl – pyranone. It has a greater ability to inhibit melanin formation than kojic acid. There is no hydroxyl group in its molecular structure, so it won’t form hydrogen bond with other active ingredients in cosmetics to affect their functions, and it has a good compatibility. As a whitening agent, KAD is widely used in cosmetics industry.

Bioland Areca Catechu Extract is commonly used as Anti Aging Agent, Anti Wrinkle and Whitening Agent for a variety of applications in Skin Care.

Elecampane is prescribed to treat nauseousness, indigestion and chronic gastritis in oriental medicine. Recently it is revealed that it suppresses the proliferation of tumor cells. Also, its flower extract showed more excellent effect on inhibiting tyrosinase than arbutin, one of the good skin-lightening ingredients in cosmetics. In addition, there are luteolin, flavonoids, coumarins and kampferol in flower extract, which scavange free radical and protect cells from oxidative stress.

Hijiki is one of the brown sea vegetables and perennial algae. It grows on rocky coastlines and forms a colony. It contains lots of minerals such as calcium, iodine and iron, which is helpful for maintaining healthy hair, bone and teeth. According to several studies, hijiki had a positive effect on skin whitening by suppressing the expression of genes related to melanin synthesis. Indeed, Japanese, who normally consume hijiki a lot, use it in mask for light skin.

Hydrolyzed Conchiolin is a raw material treated by hydrolysis to make conchiolin (protein) separated from the nacre of freshwater pearls to make it easier to dissolve in water. By inhibiting the transmission of information to melanocytes by endothelin produced in skin exposed to ultraviolet rays, it leads to white and beautiful skin. It is a whitening raw material derived from pearls.

LGB-NanoActive THC Tetrahydrocur is a Viscous Liquid.

Bioland Soypol is comprised of Natto Gum. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Softening, Moisturizing and Anti-aging. Approved for use in NZIoC Listed (New Zealand), IECIC Listed (China) and EC Cosing Listed (Europa).

CosmoWhite is 100% vegetable oil enforced with herbal extracts to treat skin pigmentation that gives glow and luminosity to the skin. These all-natural enriched herbal extracts from Sunflower Oil, Amla, Curcumin and Aloe Vera, will improve the skin complexion making the skin lighter and brighter in any application.

LGB-NanoActive 377 Phenylethyl R is a Viscous Liquid.

Can be used as a quasi-drug. Tyrosinase inhibitor. Inhibits polymerization of melanin monomers. Provitamin C with an instant and sustained effect.

Glycyrrhizin (High Purity) Solution OLI-2188 is a glycol solution of natural whitening agent extracted from Glycyrrhiza glabra. It can not only inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, but also inhibit the activity of dopachrome interconversion enzyme (TRP-2). It is a fast and efficient whitening cosmetic additive.

RonaCare® MAP is a stabilized vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and supports a more even looking complexion.

Peony is native to China and has a unique scent in its roots. More reddish peony is traditionally regarded as better ones, also called 'King of flowers' because it is splendid but elegant. 'Mokdanpi', dried roots of peony, is prescribed for relieving pain, treating inflammation, bruise and abscess. According to studies about Mokdanpi, it is observed that it has whitening effect by supressing the expression of tyrosinase. Additionally, scientists reveal that it acts as an anti-inflammatory agent by not only methyl gallate but also reducing the secretion of histamine and TNF-α

LGB-NanoActive SA Salicylic Acid is a Viscous Liquid.